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In the News: President Rob Vischer and Justice Alan Page Discuss Polarization at St. Thomas Finding Forward Event
In the NewsThe Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder recently covered University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer’s conversation with Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page about political polarization and its impacts on all facets of society during the university’s Finding Forward event on March 14. From the story: In the latest edition of their Finding Forward series, University of…
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Alan Page Discusses How Civil Discourse Could Lead to Civil Re-engagement
St. Thomas 2025Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page Discussed Polarization and Civic Duty at University of St. Thomas Finding Forward Event At a time when winning at all costs is celebrated and scoring points on opponents seems to be the main goal of many public figures, Alan Page might seem like a throwback, with his focus… -
In the News: President Rob Vischer on the Importance of Financial Aid Parity in Higher Ed
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently spoke with the Star Tribune about state-funded financial aid for low-income families, and the importance of extending that support to not limit options for students. Vischer joined St. Thomas students during a recent visit with legislators at the Minnesota Capitol to advocate for the proposed Promise Equalization… -
President Vischer Shares Message About Voting Rights
President's OfficeUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer gave the following remarks to attendees of the "Symposium on Voting Rights: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future" that was held on the St. Thomas campus on Feb. 1, kicking off Black History Month. This year, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, and as… -
St. Thomas President Vischer on Free Speech at the University
President's OfficeUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer sent the following message to St. Thomas students on Jan. 5, 2024. Over the past few months, higher education has been in the headlines as students, faculty, and administrators have grappled with the boundaries of campus free speech policies. As weighty geopolitical issues persist and as another election… -
In the News: Rob Vischer on Sustainability
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer was one of several Minnesota leaders the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal contacted to answer "What role does sustainability play in your organization’s operations?" Vischer's response, included in the Journal's 2023-24 "Book of Lists" section about the Mississippi River was: "At the University of St. Thomas, sustainability is embedded… -
President Rob Vischer and Dr. Phil Esten ’95 Named to TCB 100 List
University NewsFrom new facilities that include the Schoenecker Center and the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena to the first Master of Science in Nursing graduates, the University of St. Thomas is being bold in a changing higher education market. And the Minnesota business community is taking note. Twin Cities Business recognized two of the university’s high-profile… -
In the News: St. Thomas President Rob Vischer on the ROI of Higher Education
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently published an op-ed in the Pioneer Press about the return on investment for students pursuing a college degree and the importance of whole-person formation. From the story: Now is the time to recall and reclaim an educational mission that has fallen out of favor in some circles:… -
President Vischer Shares Message on Violence in Israel and Gaza
President's OfficeUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer sent the following note to the campus community on Tuesday, Oct. 10. As we begin a shortened week here on campus, we hold close to our hearts the innocent lives taken as a result of this past weekend’s terrorist attacks in Israel. The images and stories emerging from… -
In the News: President Rob Vischer on the University of St. Thomas’ Growth, Value Proposition and Catholic Mission
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently spoke with University Business for a story about the positive trajectory of the university and a wide range of other topics, including the role of the university’s Catholic mission, and the importance of student experiences and social mobility for marginalized communities. From the story: Rob Vischer took…