President Julie Sullivan was the keynote speaker at the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s meeting.
Sullivan: entrepreneurs, technology creators to remain in demand
News in :90 – Dec. 12, 2013
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013.
Study shows jobs of 1/3 of college grads don’t relate to major
One-third of college-educated workers do not have jobs related to their major, according to a CareerBuilder.com survey, a statistic some St. Thomas students said wasn’t surprising.
Technologies taking hold in education environments
From Kindergarten to college, educational technologies are continuing to revolutionize educational eviroments with cloud computing, mobile technology and others.
University’s first for-profit class offers self defense course
Students in professor John Del Vecchio’s business law 354 class said they will offer self-defense classes to the community for a fee on Tuesday and on Nov. 19.
Commission reviews university for re-accreditation
After 2 ½ years of preparation that involved an extensive self-study, the Higher Learning Commission will review St. Thomas for re-accreditation.
When are unpaid internships unfair?
College students are constantly searching for internships, but if you’re not getting compensated, check out these regulations for unpaid internships.
Engineering acquires remnants from 35W bridge collapse
After working for five years, the School of Engineering obtained several steel pieces this month that will remind to students about the implications of their work.
Law School announces tuition freeze
All law school students who begin taking courses in the fall will be guaranteed no tuition increases during the three-year juris doctor program.
Preliminary self-survey shows entrepreneurship success
Among 119 businesses studied, the entreprenuership department reported student and alumni startups have generated $265 million in combined annual revenue.
Area of study based on ‘Myers-Briggs’ personality type
Designer Sam Wisneski specified which majors St. Thomas students with certain Myers-Briggs type indicator results might be drawn to.
Theology and philosophy requirements should remain the same
Steps have been taken to re-evaluate the number these core courses required for graduation, but reducing them isn’t the right answer.
Sullivan ‘poised’ to lead as 15th president
After serving as St. Thomas’ president for more than three months, the university officially inaugurated Julie Sullivan as its 15th president Thursday afternoon.
Fowler Challenge adds ‘social venture’ category
Fowler Business Concept Challenge social venture submissions are business ideas that specifically aim to benefit a community.
Professor designs Play-Doh electric circuits
Engineering professor Annemarie Thomas found the two present an interactive way for children and students to learn about electricity with Play-Doh.