Robert Vischer inaugurated as St. Thomas’ 16th president

Robert K. Vischer was inaugurated Friday as the University of St. Thomas’ 16th president after a nationwide search to fill the office. Vischer’s selection followed his year-long tenure as interim president after the departure of his predecessor, Julie Sullivan. Sullivan was in attendance during the inauguration and wished Vischer well in a video recording.

St. Thomas and Ryan Co., partner to create Highland Bridge ballpark for baseball and softball teams

UPDATE: 9:01 p.m. April 23. This story has been updated to include the location of the new stadiums. The University of St. Thomas is creating new ballfields to make room for the baseball and softball teams on campus. Since the university has risen to Division I in sports, the university’s leadership team has decided to …