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In the News: How a St. Thomas Program Is Elevating Local Businesses
In the NewsLaura Dunham, dean of the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with Twin Cities Business about how the unique Community Entrepreneurship Program – which Dunham helps teach – is working to educate, unify and uplift local entrepreneurs, while also providing a world-class, hands-on education to business students. From the story: In…
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In the News: Eddy Rojas on the New Diversity Leadership Master’s Program at the University of St. Thomas
In the NewsDr. Eddy Rojas, executive vice president and provost at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Jordana Green from WCCO Radio about the importance of diversity leadership and the all-new master’s program that St. Thomas is offering. From the story: “We bring in quite a bit of innovation in this program and we are… -
In the News: Eddy Rojas on New Diversity Leadership Master’s Program
In the NewsEddy Rojas, executive vice president and provost for the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with USA Today about the new diversity leadership master’s program that the university is offering starting fall 2023. From the story: The University of St. Thomas, which has campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, is in the process of… -
In the News: St. Thomas Prominently Featured in USA Today Special Edition for Black History Month
In the NewsEach year, USA Today publishes a special edition celebrating Black History Month. This year, with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop on the cover, the University of St. Thomas provided expert commentary for multiple stories. Executive Vice President and Provost Eddy Rojas and College of Arts and Sciences Professor Paola Ehrmantraut provided insight into the development… -
In the News: Professors John Spry and Kathryn Combs on Lotteries
In the NewsFinance professors John Spry and Kathryn Combs were featured in a Time magazine article amid the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Jan. 13. From the article: John Spry, a professor of finance at St. Thomas University, who studies the economics of state-run lotteries, has researched the evolution of lotteries like the Mega Millions, analyzing the… -
Podcast: By All Means with Guest Junita Flowers
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Schulze School of Entrepreneurship Associate Dean Sheneeta White shared her perspective on social entrepreneurship in an episode of the "By All Means" podcast featuring Junita Flowers. In 2018, Flowers, founder of Junita's Jar, looked to corporations to sell her cookies as a conversation starter with other women about domestic violence. After… -
Podcast: Work in Progress with Guest Hubert Joly
In the NewsIn this episode of the "Work in Progress" podcast, host and Opus Distinguished Professor of Principled Leadership Christopher Michelson speaks with guest Hubert Joly on work's meaning and purpose. Joly is the former CEO of Best Buy and published his book, The Heart of Business, in 2021, which lays out a new philosophy for looking… -
In the News: John Wendt on Horse Racing Doping Sweep
In the NewsDepartment of Ethics and Business Law Professor Emeritus John Wendt authored an article published in Sports Litigation Alert Dec. 16. In "Racing to the Finish: The Close of the Federal Horse Racing Doping Sweep," Wendt analyzes court cases against a veterinarian who was accused of working in a horse doping operation. From the article: In… -
In the News: David Vang on New IRS Regulations for PayPal and Venmo Users
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Finance Professor David Vang recently spoke with Fox 9 about the new regulations that the IRS will implement for third-party payment apps like Venmo and PayPal, and provided important recommendations to users. From the story: University of St. Thomas Finance Professor David Vang suggests keeping track of receipts and setting up… -
Podcast: In the Key of D with Guest Jim Cuene
In the NewsMarketing professor Gino Giovannelli and co-host Kathy Hollenhorst talk with CEO Jim Cuene of Fahren about his inspiration for his consulting company and what digital transformation has to offer. Q. What inspired you to start your own business consultancy?A. I grew up the son of a small business owner, and I saw how much small…