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In the News: President Rob Vischer Advocates for Private University Funding
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently wrote an op-ed for The Hill advocating for the continued federal funding of private higher education institutions. The piece is a response to a recent congressional bill proposing new fees on private institutions based on students’ post-graduation choices. From the story: A judicial clerkship doesn’t pay much,…
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Reflection: Pope Leo XIV and the Legacy of Catholic Social Teaching
President's OfficeOur St. Paul campus at the University of St. Thomas erupted in celebration on Thursday, May 8, as Pope Leo XIV was announced. A packed viewing party at Scooter’s, our own Popemobile parade, and even white smoke emanating from a chimney built for the occasion above our St. John Vianney (SJV) seminary marked a jubilant… -
St. Thomas President Rob Vischer Elected to ACCU Board of Directors
President's OfficeUniversity of St. Thomas President Robert K. Vischer has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU). Vischer, who in 2023 was appointed the 16th president in St. Thomas’ 140-year history – is one of five member presidents selected to serve a first term on the board… -
In the News: President Rob Vischer Joins Panel Discussion on the Role of Higher Ed in Minnesota
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently joined Rebecca Bergman, president of Gustavus Adolphus College, and Suzanne Rivera, president of Macalester College, for a panel discussion on the role of higher education in Minnesota, hosted by MPR News. From the discussion: Host: “Are you saying that a student ... does not have an example… -
In the News: President Rob Vischer Responds to Star Tribune Editorial on Arena Complaints from Campus Neighbors
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently published an op-ed in the Star Tribune detailing the steps that St. Thomas is taking to work with neighbors as the university plans for the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. From the article: St. Thomas has been changing for 140 years. We will continue to evolve and… -
In the News: President Rob Vischer and Justice Alan Page Discuss Polarization at St. Thomas Finding Forward Event
In the NewsThe Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder recently covered University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer’s conversation with Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page about political polarization and its impacts on all facets of society during the university’s Finding Forward event on March 14. From the story: In the latest edition of their Finding Forward series, University of… -
Alan Page Discusses How Civil Discourse Could Lead to Civil Re-engagement
St. Thomas 2025Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page Discussed Polarization and Civic Duty at University of St. Thomas Finding Forward Event At a time when winning at all costs is celebrated and scoring points on opponents seems to be the main goal of many public figures, Alan Page might seem like a throwback, with his focus… -
In the News: President Rob Vischer on the Importance of Financial Aid Parity in Higher Ed
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently spoke with the Star Tribune about state-funded financial aid for low-income families, and the importance of extending that support to not limit options for students. Vischer joined St. Thomas students during a recent visit with legislators at the Minnesota Capitol to advocate for the proposed Promise Equalization… -
President Vischer Shares Message About Voting Rights
President's OfficeUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer gave the following remarks to attendees of the "Symposium on Voting Rights: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future" that was held on the St. Thomas campus on Feb. 1, kicking off Black History Month. This year, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, and as… -
St. Thomas President Vischer on Free Speech at the University
President's OfficeUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer sent the following message to St. Thomas students on Jan. 5, 2024. Over the past few months, higher education has been in the headlines as students, faculty, and administrators have grappled with the boundaries of campus free speech policies. As weighty geopolitical issues persist and as another election…