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In the News: President Rob Vischer on the University of St. Thomas’ Growth, Value Proposition and Catholic Mission
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently spoke with University Business for a story about the positive trajectory of the university and a wide range of other topics, including the role of the university’s Catholic mission, and the importance of student experiences and social mobility for marginalized communities. From the story: Rob Vischer took…
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President Rob Vischer Joins National Panel on the ‘Student-Centered College’
President's OfficeUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently joined the Chronicle of Higher Education alongside two Tommie students (Jordyn Lamker and Jalyn Hall) as well as fellow university presidents and administrators for a panel discussion focused on student-centered colleges and universities. The discussion, hosted by senior editor Alexander Kafka, delved into strategies to overcome enrollment… -
Seven New Members Join Board of Trustees
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas welcomed seven new members to its Board of Trustees on July 1. The new trustees are: Ashley R. Bailey-Chang ’12; Kathlene Holmes Campbell, PhD; Mark Dienhart ’75, PhD; David John ’88; Robert D. Kelly, PhD; Bill Lentsch ’96 MBA; and Anne Sempowski Ward. “Our new trustees are exceptional leaders in… -
President Vischer on Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
President's OfficeDear colleagues, Today the Supreme Court ruled that admissions practices used by Harvard and the University of North Carolina violate the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution based on how an applicant’s race is considered in the decisions. Last August, St. Thomas joined dozens of other Catholic colleges and universities in a brief submitted… -
New President Is All In
President's OfficePresident Rob Vischer commits to cultivating truth, beauty and goodness for the University of St. Thomas. When a 10-year-old Robert K. Vischer moved with his mother and siblings from Muscatine, Iowa, to greater Chicago in 1980, his world expanded. At the same time, as he tells it, he still lived a rather sheltered life. “I… -
President’s Letter: Committed to DEI
Diversity, Equity and InclusionIn the months since being named president, I have been asked numerous times about my top goals. While it’s still early in my tenure, there are a few goals that I consider immutable and vital to our mission as a Catholic institution. One of those is our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. At St.… -
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… -
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…