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President Rob Vischer Speaks on Student Flourishing at North Star Summit
Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas President Robert K. Vischer says higher education should prepare students for more than their first job. Colleges should help students develop the skills, relationships and sense of purpose they need to flourish throughout their lives. “We are always telling students to lift their gaze in terms of your time at St.…
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In the News: Rob Vischer on the Value of a St. Thomas Education
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer joined WCCO Radio ahead of the new academic year to discuss enrollment, the School of Law’s 25th anniversary and the university’s transition to Division I athletics. Vischer also highlighted strong career outcomes for St. Thomas graduates and the university’s continued focus on affordability and the student experience. From… -
Rob Vischer on Meaning, Purpose and the Future of Higher Education
St. Thomas 2030University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently wrote an op-ed for University Business about the importance of educating the whole person as artificial intelligence continues to transform higher education and the workforce. In the piece, Vischer argues that while colleges and universities must help students develop career skills, they must also foster purpose, character,… -
President Rob Vischer on Human Connection in the Age of AI
President's OfficeUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently wrote an op-ed for Religion News Service about the importance of preserving human connection as artificial intelligence becomes more common in higher education and society. In the piece, Vischer reflected on commencement ceremonies, the value of knowing students by name, and the responsibility universities have to prepare… -
In the News: Rob Vischer on Commencement Weekend at St. Thomas
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer spoke with WCCO Radio about commencement weekend and several initiatives shaping the university, including the growth of the School of Nursing, the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education, and support for international and first-generation students. Vischer also reflected on the importance of relationships, community and preparing graduates… -
Marc Lore and Vik Uppal on Risk, Reinvention and Rebuilding
University NewsWhen he was 4 years old, Marc Lore didn’t say he wanted to be a CEO. He said he wanted to be a farmer. That was because “they grow stuff from nothing.” It was a child’s answer, but also, in hindsight, a blueprint for the person who would become the serial entrepreneur who founded the… -
In the News: Rob Vischer on Faith and Responding to Polarization
In the NewsRob Vischer, president of the University of St. Thomas, participated in a Georgetown University panel discussing the role of faith in addressing political polarization and supporting democracy. Vischer pointed to examples from the Twin Cities, where local parishes and community members focused on serving others during times of tension, emphasizing that faith communities can model… -
President Rob Vischer Q&A: Walking Alongside Students
St. Thomas 2030The University of St. Thomas has reached one of the most pivotal moments in its 140-year history. The university just welcomed its largest-ever class of incoming students, successfully opened the state’s newest nursing program, completed a historic transition to Division I athletics and officially introduced its latest five-year strategic plan. St. Thomas has a rising… -
Cheryl Reeve on the Business of Leading and the Art of Disagreement
AthleticsThe Minnesota Lynx’s champion coach and team executive discussed the rise of women’s basketball and navigating divides at a Finding Forward talk at the University of St. Thomas. The rise in popularity of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been a major storyline the last few years in professional sports. Greater media visibility, increased… -
In the News: Rob Vischer on What Makes a Catholic University Catholic
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer participated in a Religion News Service panel exploring how Catholic universities navigate questions of mission, identity and relevance amid shifting student demographics and financial pressures. The discussion, titled “What Makes a University Catholic?,” brought together national voices in higher education to examine how institutions can uphold a distinctly Catholic mission…