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Presidential Inauguration Special Edition
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The St. Thomas community was joined by members of the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul community on Friday, May 12, to celebrate the inauguration of the 16th president of the University of St. Thomas: Robert K. Vischer.
Some joined in person in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex for ceremony, others via livestream. In this special edition St. Thomas newsletter, we provide highlight to the day's events, in stories, video and photos. Find more information also on the official inauguration page, on social media and on the Newsroom. |
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Cheryl Reeve on the Business of Leading and the Art of Disagreement
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The 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… Read more |
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In the News: Rob Vischer on What Makes a Catholic University Catholic
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University 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… Read more |
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In the News: Rob Vischer Honored as Twin Cities Business Person of the Year
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Twin Cities Business profiled University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer as its 2025 Person of the Year, highlighting his leadership in expanding academic programs, growing enrollment and elevating the university's national presence. The feature traces Vischer's path from law scholar to university president and examines his focus on forming students who lead with purpose, integrity… Read more |
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Reflection: St. Thomas Homecoming
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There was extra energy on campus all week as students geared up for Homecoming weekend. A new expression of school spirit this year was "the Homecoming Taxi" – a festively decorated golf cart careening around campus, with two exuberant students at the wheel, offering rides even if the passenger only needed to walk 50 feet… Read more |
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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter speaks during the inauguration of President Vischer while Sen. Amy Klobuchar looks on. She also gave remarks on Friday. (Mark Brown/University of St. Thomas) |
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In the News: KSTP-TV Speaks to Rob Vischer Regarding Inauguration
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On Friday, May 12, Robert K. Vischer was inaugurated as the 16th president of the University of St. Thomas, after spending the past 18 years as a professor and dean of the School of Law. 5 Eyewitness News (KSTP-TV) recently spoke with Vischer about his vision for the university, some of the challenges facing higher… Read more |
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In the News: TommieMedia Covers Inauguration
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Student reporters for TommieMedia covered the inauguration of President Vischer. In their post, Abby Madsen, Errol Mickelson and Gwynnevere Vang wrote, in part, how after his investiture, "Vischer went on to cite St. Thomas' namesake, Thomas Aquinas, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as inspirations for his vision of the university's future." (Photo by Errol Mickelson / TommieMedia)
Read the TommieMedia story. |
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Know of anything or anyone interesting around the university that would make for a good Newsroom feature story? Let us know at news@stthomas.edu.
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