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Researching the International Popularity of K-pop
As a person who “lives and breathes entertainment,” University of St. Thomas Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship Shinwon Noh’s latest research is a fusion of academia and pop culture. Noh, along with three co-authors, analyzed the international popularity of K-pop. That combination of pop, R&B and hip-hop music coming from South Korea, made popular by groups… The post Researching the International Popularity of K-pop appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Mini-Internships in Argentina: Real-world Marketing Experience
When the opportunity arose to study abroad in Argentina over J-Term, Grant Gerber, a sophomore studying international marketing and Spanish at the University of St. Thomas, knew he couldn’t pass it up. But he never expected that the trip would turn out to be a dozen mini-internships in business. The international marketing course offers students… The post Mini-Internships in Argentina: Real-world Marketing Experience appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech
As a teen entrepreneur, Solome Tibebu ’12 understood the potential of technology in addressing the biggest obstacle to mental health: access. Even before digital health tech became mainstream, she was exploring ways to use technology to provide better mental health care. Tibebu has been involved in the mental health space since she was 16. She… The post Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Navigating the Art of Negotiation
Negotiation. It can be one of the most anxiety-inducing words. Many who enter my class and the businesses I consult see negotiation as an adversarial word due in part to the drama we see in politics, movies, and TV shows. These contexts generally portray negotiation as a male-dominated sport, which can trigger sweaty palms, rapid… The post Navigating the Art of Negotiation appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.