One Heart

Dr. Eric LaMott, Provost and COO, joins the show to talk about CSP's move to lower tuition and the cost of education for students at CSP. Learn more about tuition reset 2.0: https://www.csp.edu/about/tuition-reset/

Professor of History Emeritus Dr. Thomas Saylor joins One Heart to reflect on President Holst's legacy in the historical context of CSP before and after his presidency.

Read through Concordia University, St. Paul histories online

In our second to last episode honoring President Holst, Dr. Lee Pao Xiong, Director of CSP's Center for Hmong Studies, shares his memories of Holst's vision to celebrate and honor Hmong culture.

Professor Shelly (Schwalm) Schultz, Director of the Director of Christian Education program at CSP, reflects on her experiences and interactions with President Holst as a student and staff member.

CSP alumnus and former staff member Adrian Perryman joins the podcast to offer up his memories and reflections of President Holst, especially the important ways Holst modeled good leadership.

Emeritus faculty member and administrator Carl Schoenbeck reflects on President Holst's transformative leadership and vision for Concordia St. Paul.

President Robert Holst, who served as Concordia St. Paul's eighth president from 1991-2011, passed away on May 12, 2026. His impact on CSP was remarkable, but the impact he made in the lives of the people he served and worked alongside will continue for generations to come.

Dr. Cheryl Chatman, who served CSP as Executive Vice President and Dean of Diversity from 2000-2020, joins the podcast to reflect on her work and friendship with Holst.

Watch President Holst's funeral service

Make a memorial gift to CSP in honor of President Holst

Dr. Kendra Saal, Associate Dean of Prelicensure Academic Performance, was honored as the speaker for the 2026 Poehler Lecture. In this interview she shares about her nursing journey and provides an overview of her lecture.

Watch the Poehler Lecture Recording

Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Myrna Rezcallah shares about her love for science, teaching, and finding new ways to engage students in learning.

Listen to her Science! With CSP podcast

CSPday 2026 is coming up on Thursday, March 19. Philanthropy Engagement Coordinator shares what's on the docket for this exciting day where our community comes together for our students. Learn more about our day of giving and how donors help students reach their limitless potential through education by visiting the CSPday website.