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In the News: President Rob Vischer on the Importance of Forming Character
In the NewsUniversity 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
Humans of St. ThomasUniversity 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… -
President's Sunday Reflection: A Tale of Two Photos
People & CultureI 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… -
In the News: President Rob Vischer Discusses Public Safety, New Arena and More
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer joined Vineeta Sawkar on WCCO Radio live at the Minnesota State Fair to discuss a variety of topics including: the balance between maintaining an open campus and ensuring safety; the role of faith and community support in overcoming grief; the success of the university’s philanthropy efforts; the value… -
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,… -
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… -
An ‘Amen’ to Empathy: Finding Power in Understanding the ‘Other’
University NewsRabbi Sharon Brous, a co-founder and lead rabbi of the IKAR Jewish congregation in Los Angeles, has some ideas for people who are feeling disconnected, isolated, and polarized: Be brave with your pain, and brave when you meet people who are hurting (or who have hurt you). Be present. Seek encounter. And make time for… -
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…