News from the Opus College of Business

Dr. Lisa Abendroth Named Endowed Professor in Marketing Innovation

Dr. Lisa Abendroth has been named as the inaugural Hoffman Melrose Toro Endowed Professorship in Marketing Innovation at the University of St. Thomas' Opus College of Business.  This new endowed professorship recognizes a distinguished faculty member who exemplifies excellence in teaching, a passion for pedagogical innovation, and a commitment to advancing ethical and innovative thinking in… The post Dr. Lisa Abendroth Named Endowed Professor in Marketing Innovation appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.


In the News: Jiang Zhang on Credit Unions and Crypto

Jiang Zhang, an assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, was featured in Twin Cities Business discussing a Minnesota credit union’s move into cryptocurrency services. Zhang highlighted how the initiative reflects increasing demand for digital assets and noted that smaller financial institutions entering the space could gain a competitive advantage… The post In the News: Jiang Zhang on Credit Unions and Crypto appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.


In the News: Scott Martens on Supply Chain Risks in Chip Industry

Scott Martens, an operations and supply chain management professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the growth of the U.S. semiconductor industry and a pending merger involving Minnesota-based SkyWater Technology. Martens emphasized the importance of strengthening domestic manufacturing and understanding supply chain risks. From the article:That decrease has… The post In the News: Scott Martens on Supply Chain Risks in Chip Industry appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.