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Vischer on Inauguration Day: Grounded and Student-Focused
People & CultureOn stage during the formal ceremony to officially inaugurate him as St. Thomas’ 16th president, Rob Vischer’s phone kept buzzing in his pocket. Was it official university business? A pressing matter to which to attend? No – on the other line were some of Vischer’s childhood friends who were tuned into the livestream of the…
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President Vischer Calls on St. Thomas Community to Be Courageous
President's OfficeAs the new president of Minnesota’s largest private university, Robert Vischer understands the seriousness of his role. But that didn’t stop him from injecting some moments of levity at his investiture ceremony as the 16th president of the University of St. Thomas. Near the start of his address, he turned to his friends and family… -
Twin Cities Leaders Welcome Rob Vischer as 16th President of the University of St. Thomas
University NewsIn Robert K. Vischer’s address during his May 12 inauguration as the 16th president of the University of St. Thomas, he thanked several people for attending. And several made remarks in person or by video congratulating him. Some of the ones the former dean of the School of Law acknowledged included Sen. Amy Klobuchar, St.… -
Inaugural Address of Robert K. Vischer
President's OfficeArchbishop Hebda, Senator Klobuchar, Mayor Carter, Chair Ryan, Chair-Elect Kozlak, President Emeritus Dease, President Sullivan, trustees, faculty, staff, alumni, students, friends and family: Thank you so much for being here today. I appreciate the help and encouragement this community has shared with me over the past months. It continues to energize me and inspires hope… -
Reflection: The Lessons of Ramadan
President's OfficeOur mission compels us to build a St. Thomas culture in which members of all faith communities can thrive. This requires a much more robust vision than interreligious “tolerance” can provide. If we aspire to build relationships across religious differences and support one another on our respective faith journeys, we must understand – not simply… -
State of the University: Momentum and Aspirations
President's OfficeThe University of St. Thomas’ place as Minnesota’s largest private university is well established, but Rob Vischer knows its impact can be felt far beyond the state’s borders. In his first State of the University address as St. Thomas’ president, Vischer indicated it’s time for more people across the country to know about the work… -
Reflection: Solidarity
Racial Justice InitiativeDr. Yohuru Williams and President Rob Vischer co-teach a course on race, law, and U.S. history. They co-wrote the following reflection. The release of the video showing the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols has caused tremendous pain within our St. Thomas community, especially following so closely on the heels of events in the Twin Cities… -
MLK Reflection From President Rob Vischer
President's OfficeThis weekend, we pause to remember the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King offers powerful lessons for today, but those lessons grow more elusive as Americans – particularly white Americans – have gradually constructed a milder and gentler vision of him. Since his assassination, he has become almost universally admired in… -
Rob Vischer Named 16th President of University of St. Thomas
President's OfficeMinnesota’s largest private university will officially start the new year with a new president. The University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Robert K. Vischer as the 16th president of the 137-year-old Catholic university. Vischer, a longtime law school educator who became St. Thomas’ interim president earlier this year, will be the… -
Culture of Encounter: Five Observations With Interim President Rob Vischer
President's OfficeThe term “culture of encounter” is one we've been hearing lately, though it’s not new. Pope Francis has been using it for at least a decade. He says that society should push back against what he calls a “culture of indifference” and help build a “culture of encounter.” He explains that this is a “culture…