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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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In the News: Rob Vischer on Commencement Weekend at St. Thomas
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University 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…
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Marc Lore and Vik Uppal on Risk, Reinvention and Rebuilding
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When 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…
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In the News: Rob Vischer on Faith and Responding to Polarization
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Rob 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…
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President Rob Vischer Q&A: Walking Alongside Students
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The 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…
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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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