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Outgoing St. Thomas President Discusses the Challenges and Opportunities of Running a Liberal Arts College

(Above: After he retires this academic year, Robert Ivany will continue as president emeritus at the University of St. Thomas next academic year. Photo: Laura Isensee, Houston Public Media)Dr. Robert Ivany is leaving his post as the president of the University of St. Thomas after 13 years – but not before he sits down for […]

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After he retires this academic year, Robert Ivany will continue as president emeritus at the University of St. Thomas next academic year. (Photo: Laura Isensee, Houston Public Media)(Above: After he retires this academic year, Robert Ivany will continue as president emeritus at the University of St. Thomas next academic year. Photo: Laura Isensee, Houston Public Media)

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Dr. Robert Ivany is leaving his post as the president of the University of St. Thomas after 13 years – but not before he sits down for an exit interview with us.

Dr. Ivany talks about the challenges and changes at St. Thomas during his tenure and discusses the state of liberal arts education these days.

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