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In the News: Rob Vischer Named 16th President of University of St. Thomas
In the NewsRob Vischer first came to the University of St. Thomas in 2005 as an associate professor of law. He served as the dean of the School of Law for nearly 10 years until his appointment to interim president earlier this year. Earlier this week, Vischer was chosen to lead the university into the future as…
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Shifting Leadership Fuels St. Thomas Innovation
St. Thomas 2025A changing landscape in higher education spurs new ideas from new leaders at St. Thomas New academic deans. A new head of enrollment. And, as we embark on a new year, even a new university president. To say a new era of leadership is underway at the University of St. Thomas would be a slight… -
VIDEO: The Dean Dream Team
St. Thomas 2025 - Retain and Attract World-Class TalentMeet some of the visionaries leading St. Thomas into the future. Dr. Laura Dunham, Dr. Buffy Smith and Dr. Bill Tolman have a few things in common. For one, they are the newest deans at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. But the similarities don’t end there. The respective leaders of the Opus College… -
A World of Science: Ancient Art and History Under the St. Thomas Microscope
Arts & HumanitiesTucked away in a corner of the O’Shaughnessy Science Hall on the St. Paul campus, you’ll find the geology lab. Under the microscope today is a special sample that could hold important clues to the ancient Roman world. Lab manager Anik Regan is working with Sophia Ritacco, a sociology major and art history museum studies… -
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… -
The Transformers: Philanthropists Change the Lives of Students
St. Thomas 2025Dick Schulze, Best Buy’s founder and chairman emeritus, remembers growing the retail chain by “trial and error,” without the benefit of a college education. Mike Dougherty remembers hoping for a second chance for a bachelor’s degree. Paul Karon remembers falling on hard times which meant working while attending evening classes. If there’s a common thread among… -
Building a Community of Support With the DFC Advisory Board
Diversity, Equity and InclusionOliver Phan knows firsthand the power of education. A Vietnamese refugee, Phan and his family moved to Northeast Minneapolis when he was just 8 years old. “Being a refugee, I started from the bottom,” Phan said. “You have a lot of social challenges, things that pull you back. Getting a great education will get you… -
Dr. Ernie Owens: Building a New Generation of Diverse Leaders
Diversity, Equity and InclusionIf you spend more than a few minutes with Dr. Ernie Owens, be prepared to talk motorcycles. The Opus College of Business professor attended his first motorcycle convention in 2001. Since then, he’s not only learned how to ride, but he’s also spent countless hours tinkering away, building antique bikes in his garage. “And that’s… -
Research and Opinion: Inclusive Marketing and Communications
In the NewsTwo Marketing, Insights and Communications team members, University Insights Manager Becky Stenlund and Associate Vice President of Insights and Analytics Katie Jensen, recently co-authored "A Framework for Building More Inclusive Marketing and Communications Content," which was published in the Journal of Education Advancement & Marketing. From the article: Generation Z is more diverse and more socially… -
In the News: Community Entrepreneurship Program Featured in Star Tribune
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas Community Entrepreneurship Program – offered in conjunction with the Opus College of Business, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Center – was recently highlighted by Star Tribune columnist Jennifer Brooks for its impact on the local business community while providing hands-on learning for students. From the story: The…