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 – April 20, 2023

SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but exploded minutes after rising from the launch pad and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Strong storms with tornadoes and hail killed at least two people in the central U.S., injuring others, destroying homes and leaving thousands without power. The Republican-led House passed a bill Thursday that would bar federally supported schools and colleges from allowing transgender athletes whose biological sex assigned at birth was male to compete on girls or women’s sports teams.

Sports in :60 – April 3, 2023

Louisiana State University beat Iowa State 102-85 in the NCAA Women’s Championship game Sunday afternoon. St. Thomas softball dropped the first two games of the home opener Sunday. Abby Madsen has today’s sports in :60.