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In the News: Andy Babula on Property Tax Increases in the Twin Cities
In the NewsAndy Babula, director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the impact that downtown real estate losses have had on rising property taxes. From the story: The decline in commercial property values, and the rise of vacant office space in the…
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In the News: David Vang on Relatively Low Gas Prices
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Finance Professor David Vang spoke with WCCO-TV about the relatively low gas prices, which could make it a great time for a summer road trip. From the story: According to AAA, the Minnesota average per gallon is more than 40 cents lower than it was at this time last year. … -
In the News: Christopher Michaelson on Work That’s Worth Loving
In the NewsChristopher Michaelson, business ethics professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently co-authored an article in Fortune on the misconceptions associated with finding work that you love. From the article: As alluring as it sounds, most people will not love what they do every minute of every day. In fact, expecting… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on Tech Solutions on Display at Target’s Demo Day
In the NewsSeth Ketron, marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the technologies on display at Target’s latest Demo Day, including new artificial intelligence tools. From the story: Target started hosting Demo Days in 2016, and they have grown over the years to become central… -
In the News: Kim Sovell on Best Buy’s New Branding Campaign
In the NewsKim Sovell, senior participating adjunct faculty member at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about Best Buy’s new branding campaign, including a “spokeshologram” and new colors. From the story: While some marketing changes like adding a new gradient of colors might seem insignificant, even small changes… -
In the News: St. Thomas Student Planning College Music Festival at Allianz Field
In the NewsBreno Bueno, an undergraduate student from Brazil at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Pioneer Press about a music festival he is planning at Allianz Field in Saint Paul. From the story: What sets the Forbidden Festival apart, according to its 23-year-old founder, who is an undergraduate at the University of St.… -
In the News: Christopher Michaelson Asks the Big Questions About Why We Work
In the NewsChristopher Michaelson, professor of business ethics at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently co-authored the book, Is Your Work Worth It?, an excerpt from which was published by Fast Company. From the excerpt: For most of us, work will take a disproportionate share of our waking adult hours. It defines our… -
In the News: Christopher Wong Michaelson on Productivity and Expectations in the Workplace
In the NewsChristopher Wong Michaelson, ethics professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with MarketWatch about “mouse jigglers” and other gadgets to simulate computer activity, following Wells Fargo’s firing of remote and hybrid employees for using them. From the story: The very existence of technologies like mouse jigglers suggests employers’ expectations… -
In the News: St. Thomas Business Students Assist Local Brewer With Start-Up Efforts
In the NewsBrittney Mikell is planning to make history as she works toward the opening of the first Black woman-owned brewery in the Twin Cities – Bubble Line Brewing Company in St. Paul – next year. As part of her entrepreneurial journey, Mikell enrolled in the University of St. Thomas Community Entrepreneurship Program, where she worked side… -
Opus College of Business Faculty Share Research in Takeover of NPR’s Academic Minute
In the NewsDuring the week of May 13, five faculty from Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas discussed their research on NPR’s “The Academic Minute” series. The daily segment features researchers from schools across the globe. In the Opus College of Business’ takeover, faculty shared their findings to help listeners better understand the…