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.

News in :90 – Feb. 16, 2022

The death toll from mudslides and floods that swept through a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state has reached 44, a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s killing testified that he was relying on his fellow officers to care for Floyd’s medical needs while he controlled traffic, and St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan announced the renaming of the Tommie East residence hall on campus to Frey Hall. Angeline Terry has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Feb. 15, 2022

Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete today following a doping investigation, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is ready to discuss military transparency and limits for mid-range missile deployment, and St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan will hold a virtual state of the university address this afternoon. Reporter Derek Badger has today’s News in :90.