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President Vischer Calls on St. Thomas Community to Be Courageous
President's OfficeAs the new president of Minnesota’s largest private university, Robert Vischer understands the seriousness of his role. But that didn’t stop him from injecting some moments of levity at his investiture ceremony as the 16th president of the University of St. Thomas. Near the start of his address, he turned to his friends and family…
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Speakers at BESA Gala Dish Words of Wisdom
Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe Black Empowerment Student Alliance at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota held its annual Black Excellence Gala on Sunday, May 7. The group, which promotes Black culture and Black presence on campus and in the community at large, introduced student, faculty and staff speakers. There was also a musical performance by a local… -
Jodee Kozlak Selected to Chair St. Thomas Board of Trustees
University NewsMinnesota’s largest private university is turning to one of its most distinguished alumni – a highly sought-after voice in the international business community – to be the next leader of its Board of Trustees. Jodeen A. “Jodee” Kozlak ’85 has been selected to become chair of the University of St. Thomas board starting July 1.… -
ThreeSixty Journalism Awards Soledad O'Brien and Ruben Rosario
Arts & HumanitiesAt the 2023 ThreeSixty Journalism Homecoming celebration and annual fundraising gala, two esteemed journalists were honored: Soledad O’Brien and Ruben Rosario. O’Brien, an award-winning documentarian and philanthropist who has anchored shows on CNN, MSNBC and NBC, was awarded with ThreeSixty Journalism’s inaugural Opening Doors Honor, which spotlights an influential leader who promotes opportunities and successes… -
St. Thomas Appoints Lifelong Tommie as First Woman CIO
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas recently promoted one of its own to chief information officer from the interim CIO role assumed six months prior. Moreover, the appointee is a woman. Karen Julian ’94, ’98 MBA has risen through the ranks since the first tech job she accepted over 30 years ago while a student at… -
New St. Thomas Master’s Program Aims to Build Inclusive Leaders
Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe latest master’s degree program offered by Minnesota’s largest private university addresses a growing need for organizations seeking more leaders who can effectively implement diversity, equity and inclusion strategies. The University of St. Thomas’ Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership, which was developed in consultation with Twin Cities business leaders and hiring managers, is now… -
Dougherty Family College Receives $10M Anonymous Gift
St. Thomas 2025 - Close Financial Gaps For StudentsMatching challenge seeks $20M total to fund student education in perpetuity An anonymous $10 million gift to the University of St. Thomas will help students who attend its Dougherty Family College (DFC) in Minneapolis obtain their associate degree. The gift, tied for the largest in the five-year-old school’s history, is expected to drive further gifts… -
Community Visibility Inspires AAPI Tommies
Diversity, Equity and InclusionAs we wrap up the month of May, we also wrap up Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. It’s a time to reflect on the contributions and achievements of a group of people – our neighbors, friends, coworkers, family – who Kha Yang, Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence in the Office… -
Reflections from St. Thomas Community Two Years After George Floyd's Death
Diversity, Equity and InclusionMay 25 marks two years since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police. It’s the nine minutes and 29 seconds that sparked an international movement for racial justice. Political leaders vowed change, businesses across the globe committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and many others, including some at the University of St. Thomas, began having…