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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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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…
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In the News: President Rob Vischer on the Importance of Forming Character
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University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently wrote an op-ed for the Minnesota Star Tribune stating that while teaching AI skills is important, forming character is more important. From the story: Regardless of your views on artificial intelligence – love it, hate it, intrigued or terrified by it – there's no denying it's here…
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St. Thomas President Rob Vischer Named Twin Cities Business Person of the Year
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University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer has been named Twin Cities Business magazine's 2025 Person of the Year, earning a place on the cover of its annual TCB 100 issue that highlights the state's most influential leaders. The magazine selected Vischer for his impact on higher education, the Twin Cities community, and the Minnesota…
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President's Sunday Reflection: A Tale of Two Photos
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I saw a photo on Wednesday that I know I'll never forget. Maybe you saw it too; it was taken by a Star Tribune photographer. A mom is sprinting barefoot down the middle of the street, her shoes in her hands, toward Annunciation Church. Desperate to find her child, terrified that she'll never hold her…
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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…
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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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