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A proud moment for Executive MBA grad John Pogatschnik became even more meaningful when he got to share this milestone w...
06/19/2026

A proud moment for Executive MBA grad John Pogatschnik became even more meaningful when he got to share this milestone with his youngest. “Completing my MBA degree from Opus College is an accomplishment, but watching my kids grow and learn as their father is even greater.”

One experience provided a broader perspective of the world. The other created a safe space to be creative and explore. "Or maybe," as John puts it, "it's not mutually exclusive at all."

Happy Father's Day weekend to all the dads growing alongside their kids.

Looking to get more value from the AI tools you're already using?On August 5, faculty Mark Price and Katie Berry will le...
06/18/2026

Looking to get more value from the AI tools you're already using?

On August 5, faculty Mark Price and Katie Berry will lead the first session of our new AI Speaker Series. They'll walk through practical examples, show what separates a useful prompt from one that falls flat, and introduce a framework for AI prompting that you can start using right away.

The event is free and open to all St. Thomas alumni and students. Stay for networking and refreshments following the session!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/FuMA50Zenpc

Between late-night discussions, caffeine, academic survival, and having a handful of sneakerheads in the mix, Health Car...
06/16/2026

Between late-night discussions, caffeine, academic survival, and having a handful of sneakerheads in the mix, Health Care MBA Cohort 32 wanted to leave a mark.

"Our class was filled with some of the brightest minds I’ve ever been exposed to - and nobody showed up with an ego," said Laura Holthaus '26 HCMBA. "Surgeons, high achievers, ridiculously smart people… and yet somehow we were all just a bunch of goofballs together."

So naturally, they made sneakers. "We wanted something we’d keep forever."

The shoes became a symbol of the culture they built together in the Health Care MBA program: ambitious, supportive, smart, competitive, hilarious, and human.

"To everyone else they may just look like shoes," said Holthaus. "But for us, they became something that tied us together even more. Years from now we’ll look back and instantly remember the people, the laughter, the growth, and this season of life we shared."

We're honored that our MBA programs were recognized in the 2026 Best of Business: Education awards by Twin Cities Busine...
06/11/2026

We're honored that our MBA programs were recognized in the 2026 Best of Business: Education awards by Twin Cities Business readers. Thank you to everyone who voted, and to Twin Cities Business for the recognition!

When their local communities needed support, these Opus College alumni used the businesses they had built to respond. St...
06/05/2026

When their local communities needed support, these Opus College alumni used the businesses they had built to respond. Stephanie Ayala turned her south Minneapolis coffee shop, Easy Day Cafe, into a collection site for food and essential supplies. Ayub (Yubi) Hassan provided BlueHorn Tea at community gatherings. Jazz Hampton, Esq and his team at TurnSignl helped connect people with legal information and resources.

Ayala credits her MBA program with influencing how she leads and engages with her community. "I've really leaned into our mission," she said. "We have the ability to influence, and you can influence people in a really good way."

Read more: https://ow.ly/2Cc150Z80v9

We're less than ten days away from the 2026 Future of Health Care Conference, and registration is filling up quickly!Our...
06/01/2026

We're less than ten days away from the 2026 Future of Health Care Conference, and registration is filling up quickly!

Our annual conference brings together health care leaders, clinicians, and industry partners to talk about what’s changing across health care and how organizations are responding.

Sessions throughout the day will cover behavioral health access, balancing financial sustainability with mission, and how organizations are using AI across operations, patient experience, and care delivery, alongside other topics shaping health care today.

Join us Tuesday, June 9, on the University of St. Thomas St. Paul campus: https://ow.ly/T41350Z6h74

We're less than ten days away from the 2026 Future of Health Care Conference, and registration is filling up quickly!Joi...
06/01/2026

We're less than ten days away from the 2026 Future of Health Care Conference, and registration is filling up quickly!

Join health care leaders, clinicians, and industry partners on June 9 for conversations about what organizations are seeing right now and how they’re responding.

Sessions throughout the day will cover behavioral health access, financial sustainability, and how organizations are using AI across operations, patient experience, and care delivery, along with other timely topics in health care today.

We hope to see you on June 9! Register today. https://ow.ly/T41350Z6h74

Many conversations about AI focus on speed, efficiency and what the technology can do next. Seth Ketron, an associate pr...
05/29/2026

Many conversations about AI focus on speed, efficiency and what the technology can do next.

Seth Ketron, an associate professor of marketing at Opus College, studies how emerging tech is already influencing the way people shop, interact and make decisions. His work focuses on consumer behavior, sensory marketing and tech like virtual and augmented reality, including how digital experiences can shape perception, trust and choice.

One area he’s watching closely is the shift from scripted virtual experiences to environments that respond in real time. In retail, that could mean adaptive shopping spaces that subtly change around consumers as they browse.

Read more about his insights and perspectives: https://ow.ly/n23F50Z5J62

Join fellow St. Thomas alumni on June 16 for an evening focused on career pivots, purpose, and leadership, hosted by the...
05/28/2026

Join fellow St. Thomas alumni on June 16 for an evening focused on career pivots, purpose, and leadership, hosted by the Opus College Graduate Business Alumni Board.

Hear from keynote Laura King and alumni panelists as they share stories, tools, and insights on navigating change without losing yourself in the process.

Attend in person at the Minneapolis campus or virtually. We hope to see you there!

Register today: https://ow.ly/WjpP50Z5hLT

“Leadership doesn’t require a title,” student speaker Ilham Mohamud ’26 told classmates during the Opus College undergra...
05/27/2026

“Leadership doesn’t require a title,” student speaker Ilham Mohamud ’26 told classmates during the Opus College undergraduate commencement ceremony. “It starts when you care enough to act. Be the kind of person in your community you once needed yourself.”

Read more from Saturday's celebration: https://ow.ly/p5if50Z4PEl

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