How the new Tommie president sees her role
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University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan tells MPR's Cathy Wurzer what challenge she faces being the university's first president who's not a priest:
"When I chat to some of our female students or some of our retired female faculty, I realize I really have a special responsibility to be an effective role model, and to give them hope that they can realize their dreams, whatever they might be."
You can listen to her short chat above.
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