You are cordially invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for a Butterfly Garden at Crestview Elementary on Wednesday, May 16th from 9am-11am.

As the Class of 2012, this year’s graduates are participating in a landmark event, our 50th Anniversary. There is a beautiful story behind our legacy that tells about the lengthy commitment to diversity and our spirit of service.

Steeve Simbert, a sophomore at St. Thomas University double majoring in Political Science, Global Leadership & Philosophy is a young Haitian man whom recently moved to the United States after his native land has been struck by the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

St. Thomas University commends Assistant Professor of the School of Theology and Ministry, Dr. Beth M. Stovell for her participation in the Spectrum Multi View book series, co-edited by Stanley E. Porter and her, Biblical Hermeneutics: Five Views brings readers into the heart of the debates within biblical interpretation by allowing proponents of five different approaches to engage critically in a public forum.

St. Thomas junior Omar Tejeira won the Sun Conference individual championship by a dominant six strokes at the three-round conference championships that concluded Tuesday at Southern Hills Plantation in Brooksville. Tejeira shot a two-under-par 70 in Tuesday's final round to win the event. He shot scores of 72 and 73 in the first two rounds played Monday.

advances to the NAIA Opening Round of the National Tournament!

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Cindy Roesel describes her novel "Viewer Discretion Advised" as "Sex and the City" meets "Broadcast News" MIAMI - Viewer Discretion Advised by Cindy Roesel gives readers a glimpse at what goes on internally at broadcast news stations.

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A small Catholic men’s college known as “Villanova of the South” emerged in North Dade County in 1961 thanks to the Augustinian friars who traced its roots to the Universidad de Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Havana back in 1946.

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Working on an exciting fact pattern surrounding a collision of satellites and space-related damage on the surface of the Earth, and judged by eminent experts in the field, ranging from NASA lawyers to space law faculty, to U.S. Supreme Court clerks, etc. out of a field of fifteen teams, they made it to the Semifinal Round!

The Cristo Rey launch took place on March 1st at the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Coconut Grove. St. Thomas University has created a unique corporate work-study program for students who are high school graduates of the Cristo Rey Network.

St. Thomas University was proud to showcase the photography of one of it’s own, Juan Mirabal at Sardiñas Gallery on opening night Feb. 9th. Thanks to everyone who attended. His photography will be up for the remainder of the Spring semester 2012.

The Miami Herald Neighbors section recently published an STU recognition: the award received by one of our alumni – a graduate from our graduate level Biscayne College’s Guidance and Counseling Program - MIA LAFRANCE, current counselor at DR. HENRY W. MACK/WEST LITTLE RIVER K-8 CENTER. Mia won the Teacher of the Year award and is competing as one of the six finalists for the Miami Dade County award.

One of the leading Catholic universities in the southeast United States, St. Thomas University continues its 50th Anniversary festivities as it expands academic programs and undergraduate scientific research, offers nursing scholarships and launches its Human Trafficking Academy.

Paul Maineiri, the Head Baseball Coach at Louisiana State who started his coaching career at St. Thomas University had his jersey retired before STU’s 2012 season opener vs. Florida Memorial on January 31st.

The NAIA has posted a story about Maddie Cummings and Nickerline Montina reaching 1,000 points. It is the lead story on the NAIA DII WBB front page and listed as an “other headline” on the NAIA front page.

ReEnvision Team accomplishes significant achievements in its first year amassing more than $80,000 in academic and achievement scholarship, traveling 15,000+ miles, founding 18 initiatives across five continents while logging more than 1,000 hours in volunteer service.

The year-long celebration continues as Miami’s St. Thomas University – www.stu.edu - celebrates its 50th Anniversary. One of the leading Catholic universities in the southeast United States, the institution is recognized by a track record in developing leaders in justice, business, sciences and ministry.

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School of Science Dean Wim Steelant addressed a group of elementary school students from the City of Miami Gardens this week as they received awards and recognitions for their outstanding science projects.

Faculty members in attendance: Dr. Barbara Buzzi, Dr. Katsia Cadeau, Dr. Pam Cingel, Dr. James Conley, Dr. Gary Feinberg, Dr. Jodi Grace, Dr. Lisa Knowles, Dr. Agatha Ogazon, Dr. Justin Peart, Dr. Craig Reese, Prof. Larry Treadwell IV, and Prof. Pedro A. Figueredo

Following its commitment to engage students in the sciences and address the nation’s critical shortage of future scientists, St. Thomas University’s Office of Sponsored Research and Programs – led by Dr. Jeffrey Pickens and Susan Buzzi, is sponsoring and developing a science and engineering competition for nineteen elementary schools in the City of Miami Gardens.

Faculty members in attendance: Dr. Barbara Buzzi, Dr. Katsia Cadeau, Dr. Pam Cingel, Dr. James Conley, Dr. Gary Feinberg, Dr. Jodi Grace, Dr. Lisa Knowles, Dr. Agatha Ogazon, Dr. Justin Peart, Dr. Craig Reese, Prof. Larry Treadwell IV, and Prof. Pedro A. Figueredo

As a direct result of a truly university-wide effort, our peer-reviewed St. Thomas University’s Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Jubilee issue is featuring true multidisciplinary research by our colleagues and we are proud of their work. This Jubilee issue (Volume 3, Number 3) contains seven articles, a “Life Forward” section featuring an interview with the president of St. Thomas University the Rev. Monsignor Franklyn Casale, two student articles and a reflection paper in addition to two book reviews.

Steeve Simbert, a sophomore at St. Thomas University (STU) double majoring in Political Science and Global Leadership & Philosophy has been chosen as a one of 100 national leaders from 44 states in the District of Columbia for Opportunity Nation.

November 15, 2011
Rev. Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale’s Address

Recognized television anchors and producers of the blog Highway to a Husband joined Dr. Marcela Moyano’s New Media and Blog Design class on October 26 to share their experiences as bloggers.

By Monsignor Franklyn Casale

Late breaking…we won 2-0 vs. Northwood University to secure the Sun Conference Regular Season Championship and will now host the Semi-Finals and Finals of the Sun Conference Championship on Nov. 11-12.

All members of the St. Thomas University community are welcome
Chapel of St. Anthony
Thursday, October 27th, 5 p.m.

Students and faculty from the Institute for Communication, Entertainment and Media (ICEM) presented their academic research at the 81st Annual Convention of the Florida Communication Association that took place from October 13 to October 15 at the Four Points Sheraton Orlando Studio City.

This year’s program features Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and Professor Anita Allen, Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

It is a convenient source of quality insurance products for alumni and their families. Our current program includes medical (short-term and renewable), dental, life, long term care, travel insurance plans, and more. Of course, excellent customer service comes standard with all plans!

Global Entrepreneurship Week, November 14-18, 2011, is an international initiative that introduces entrepreneurship to youth on six continents. St. Thomas University’s School of Business (www.stu.edu/business) has steadily gained a reputation for developing leaders in the business arena for 50 years.

Brother Paul Quenon, OCSO, from the Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky, will be sharing his wisdom and wit with our St. Thomas community Thursday, October 20th. Join us and learn about the monastic community’s legacy to the environment and spiritual studies.

St. Thomas’ new INTERNATIONAL exchange agreement is providing students the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or an academic year. Students can apply now for next semester, through Toni Mountain (Student Afairs division) and their faculty advisors.

Special thanks to Biscayne College’s Department of Social Sciences, Dr. Buzzi, Dr. Volker, Dr. Bachay, and the whole team! Today, Monday, October 3, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, her documentary crew will film one of the transgendered panel members at the graduate-level counseling class. Hope to share video clip with you soon.

October 14th unveils ME TOO: ALL THE SAME a unique art experience. Come see or be seen… it’s up to you! Through revealing self – portraits, the artist will explore a connection of their hidden selves with the audience.

Come by the Fitness Room and meet Tonya Hopson, St. Thomas Strength Conditioning Coach(904-703-3192). The graduate-level student is a leader in fitness and nutrition and will be able to interact with faculty and staff next semester.

Renowned for leadership development in justice, science, business and ministry, Miami’s St. Thomas University is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

Nice turnout at the St. Thomas Law orientation luncheon this afternoon. New LS students enjoyed catered lunch and some Caribbean steel drum music while mingling with their new classmates at the Fernandez Center.

The Burn Notice episode that had a segment filmed here this summer at the Law School will be playing tonight at 9pm on the USA channel.

The International Council for Innovation in Higher Education is ready to kick-off its 2011 academic conference on information and communication networks, under the direction of a St. Thomas University alumna Maureen Sheehan Paparella.

The South Florida arts scene, from trendy SoBe to Calle Ocho and Wynwood, continues to showcase Miami Dade County as a growing culturally oriented metropolis. And Miami’s St. Thomas University has been steadily increasing its arts curriculum to offer an alternative to visual arts degrees and help emerging art entrepreneurs and non-profit managers to learn the business of art.

Kudos to our former Dean, Al Garcia, on a job very well done these past 24 hours in his multiple interviews with the media, including FOX 7, CBS 4, ABC Local 10 and Telemundo.

On June 11, 2011 at 7:00pm Dr. Susan Angulo, Associate Provost and Alina Philipp attended on behalf of St. Thomas University the Twenty Seventh Annual Migrant Students Recognition Program.

Congratulations, Bobcats!

St. Thomas University held its 2011 commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 14 at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness starting at 9:00 a.m. with the School of Law graduation.

Friday, May 13, our former Biscayne College alumnus, US Ambassador to the Holy See Miguel Diaz, was honored at an intimate luncheon on campus prior to participating at the STU graduation as keynote speaker.

Thursday, May 12, the STU Institute of Communication, Entertainment and Media gathered faculty, friends and students to formally unveil the new addition to our campus entrance Sculpture Garden.

April 19, 2011

In addition to traditional Catholic and Campus Ministry activities, faculty and students participated in a “Holy Week pilgrimage,” incorporating the spiritual to their busy schedules.

Steeve Simbert, a St. Thomas University freshman double majoring in Global Leadership and Political Science, has been selected by the Education Association for China Tomorrow (EACT) to attend the International Youth Festival (IYF) 2011 US-China from July 12 to August 8, 2011.

Led by Father Harry Loubriel and Campus Ministry staff, April 15

Steeve Simbert, a freshman at St. Thomas University (STU) double majoring in Global Leadership and Political Science, was selected to attend the Clinton Global Initiative University 2011

Karen Mejia and Aileen Valdes, senior tutors at St. Thomas University Writing Center, were honored as co-recipients of the 2011 Southeastern Writing Center Association Undergraduate Tutor Award.

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities

St. Thomas University was home to a historic visit from the Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See Mission to the United Nations, Archbishop Francis A. Chullikatt, March 30th.

Rosanna Rodriguez, a second year student of the B.A. in Psychology program, presented a research paper, YouTube: Video Streaming and Learning, at the Fifth Annual South Florida Undergraduate Communication Honors Conference on March 19th at the FAU’s Boca Raton Campus.

St. Thomas University’s Sardiñas Gallery inaugurated the opening show Disappearing Landscapes – paintings by Cristina de la Vega – Thursday, March 17, 2011 with a cocktail reception to meet the artist from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

STU Campus Ministry went on its FIRST- 1-DAY Beach Retreat at Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, Saturday, March 26th.

Dr. David Quesada, a faculty member in the School of Science, Technology, and Engineering Management, has been honored with the Early Career Scientist Assembly (ECSA) award from the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder Colorado.

St. Thomas University celebrates the publication of Multiculti Mixterations : Playful and Profound Cultural Interpretations Through Haiku.

This past Monday, March 7th, STU was honored by the visit of Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo, President of the Vatican City State.

St. Thomas’ “Take the Campus Tour,” the online, interactive game that engaged South Florida high school students in a unique virtual road (STU4U) where they learned about academic degrees, our alumni success stories, and STU campus life, reached its exciting conclusion this month.

Biscayne College held an Open House and formal blessing of its newly renovated Kennedy Hall offices and facilities Tuesday March 8, 2011.

St. Thomas’ School of Science, Technology and Engineering Management held its first Regional Science Fair February 25 at its Carnival Cruise Lines Building, with approximately 200 high school students visiting our campus, taking tours, chatting with professors and Admissions reps, and interviewing with judges hoping to become finalists and win great prizes.

Journalism writing students at St. Thomas University have had the opportunity to address their concerns regarding human rights and immigration issues through an ongoing collaborative curriculum with United Press International (UPI).

Dr. Jodi Grace, Professor of Psychology, and her research students, Chip Timmons, Tiffany Smith and Kathryn Drumheller , presented the findings of their research “Choose Your Words Wisely: Methodological Challenges in Measuring Patient Deception in Medical Appointments” at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology held in San Antonio, TX, January 27-29.

February 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM (Kennedy Building, Room 201), St. Thomas and Miami-based non-profit FACES (Foundation Advancing Cultural and Economic Survival) are co-hosting a rare visit from a member of one of the world’s oldest cultures.

The St. Thomas University School of Law Trial Team won first place in the annual Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Trial Competition.

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Please join us as we celebrate Fall 2010 Commencement Saturday, December 18 at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness starting at 10 AM. The keynote speaker is Mexican-American Juan Sepulveda, Director of The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.

A press conference was held at St. Thomas University Tuesday, November 30th in support of the passage of the Dream Act.

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Provost Gregory S. Chan, in consultation with St. Thomas University President, Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale, the University’s Senior Staff, and Members of the Search Committee, announced the appointment of Dr. Wim F.A. Steelant as the newly designated Dean of St. Thomas University’s School of Science, Technology and Engineering Management (STEM)

St. Thomas University School of Business celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week the second year in a row with a series of entrepreneur-related events.

St. Thomas University successfully held its first annual Global Entrepreneur Award Reception in which important members of the South Florida business community were honored for their entrepreneurial success.

On November 6, 2010, St. Thomas University's Institute for Communication Entertainment and Media hosted their inaugural art man agemen t seminar titled "Learn the Business of Art".

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St. Thomas University’s Intercultural Human Rights Law Review presented its annual symposium entitled "Human Rights Aftershocks: Haiti" November 5, 2010.

The St. Thomas University Main Library celebrated Asian Heritage Month with a series of events from October 25th to November 22nd.

STU Hosts Student Political Debate

The new Art Studio at St. Thomas University gives students an opportunity to experience and develop their artistic techniques in a fully equipped facility.

STU Men's Soccer beat Ave Maria to win a share of the Sun Conference regular season title Wednesday afternoon. The Bobcats won convincingly with 6 goals and a clean sheet.

St. Thomas University was honored by the U.S. Census for its participation in increasing Census awareness as well as its collaboration in the technical training of Census employees.

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St. Thomas University Institute for Communications, Entrainment and Media was strongly represented last week at the 80th Annual Florida Communications Association Conference.

STU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Hispanic Author - Marian de la Fuente. A well-known journalist and author, the STU honorary degree recipient presented her latest publication "Gigante de los Pies de Barro."

STU is poised to launch an exciting marketing strategy that integrates media and public sector sponsorship with students’ increased use of technology.

The Clinton Global Initiative has officially placed St. Thomas University as a partner in light of its 2010 STU/Port-de-Paix, Haiti, Global Solidarity Partnership (STU GSP) commitment to action.

St. Thomas University School of Theology and Ministry is pleased to announce its newly created interdenominational Ecumenical Institute.

St. Thomas University students of the Florida Studies class visited the historical city of St. Augustine, Florida, under the guidance of history professor Dr. Francis Sicius.

Andrej Milic, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Management degree in Justice Administration, was selected as a winner for the 2010 Community Leadership Award from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.

The St. Thomas University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) was awarded a Chapter Membership Award based on the percentage of memberships gained during the fiscal year 2009-2010 and is among the inaugural honor chapter for this year.

For the second consecutive week a STU Bobcat has been named defensive player of the week for the Sun Conference.

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Artist Pablo Cano hosted St. Thomas University Art Marketing students at his marionette museum Wednesday, September 8.

As an outstanding educator, a dedicated mother and an active member of the Hispanic Community, Dr. Susan Angulo is a proud recipient of the CNC 2010 Professional Mothers of the Year award.

St. Thomas University Institute for Human Rights hosted a conference on Human Rights and Human Trafficking September 13, 2010. The meaningful discussion on the issue of public-private partnership to help solve these issues was titled: The Fourth “P”: Combating Trafficking in Persons through the Public-Private Partnership.

Monday September 13, 2010, 9AM-12PM
Moot Court Room

Dr. Jeffrey Pickens, Professor of Social Sciences & Counseling, and his students presented the results of their research on youth violence prevention in Miami Gardens and Opa Locka at two prestigious National conferences.

St. Thomas University School of Business hosted its annual Sports Administration reception August 10th at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership & Wellness, gathering new and returning sports administration graduate students.

St. Thomas University celebrated the concluding ceremony of the Lead Now program, which offers high school students a two-year, six week summer program for which they receive college credits in math and English as well as weekly leadership workshops by community leaders.

Expert panelists, university faculty members, economists and intellectuals from the United States met in Miami’s Hilton Hotel July 29-31 for the 20th Annual Conference of ASCE CUBA (Association for the Study of the Cuban Economy), co-sponsored by The Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies.

A distinguished group of visitors visited the St. Thomas campus July 28 to participate in a round table, interactive discussion on combating trafficking for labor exploitation purposes.

St. Thomas University Graduate student Andrej Milic was awarded First Place in Justice Administration at the National Leadership Conference, July 9-12, in Nashville, Tennessee.

"Reconnecting Humans, Health, & Habitat"

Monsignor Casale recently announced the appointment of Douglas E. Ray as Dean of St. Thomas University School of Law. Dean Ray is an experienced and highly regarded leader in legal education.

This year, the Bobcats showed they are not only athletic leaders but also academic leaders when they were honored by the prestigious 2009-10 NAIA Scholar Team Award.

St. Thomas University School of Science Professors Dr. Adrienne Vynne and Dr. John Abdirkin attended the Awards Luncheon at the University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies Monday, May 10.

Director of St. Thomas University Counseling Program and Professor Judith Bachay, Ph.D., L.M.H.C. was one of two scholars who were awarded a Europe Follow on Fulbright for Slovenia and Bosnia this summer.

Electronic Media Master’s in Communication student Jonathan Sanchez starred in his first movie as the protagonist. The short film, Tierra Avocado, was recently successfully premiered at Miami Dade College North Campus.

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The event was organized by the University Advancement Department and netted $93,000.00 for student scholarships.

Doctoral Candidates, Judith Grey and Hazel Jupp each successfully defended her dissertation on April 12, 2010 and both will graduate at the May 15, 2010 Commencement Ceremony.

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St. Thomas University worked for the third year in a row with Dade County Public Schools to ensure that special needs students can have the same experiences as the rest of the student body.

Director of St. Thomas University Counseling Program and Professor Judith Bachay, Ph.D. , L.M.H.C. is one of two scholars who have been awarded a Europe Follow on Fulbright for Slovenia this summer.

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Part of Experience Aviation, an organization created by renowned aviator Barrington Irving, who holds world records for being the youngest man and black pilot to fly solo around the world in a single-engine plane.

The end of April brought friends from the Biscayne College Class of 1970 together for their 40th reunion. The reunion was held to coincide with St. Thomas University’s Third Annual Leadership Golf Tournament at Doral Golf Resort & Spa.

St. Thomas University Law ’03 Alumna Erica Dunmyr was named this year’s Daily Business Review Top Dealmaker of The Year in Public Finance.

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On May 11, 2010 Monsignor Franklyn Casale, President of St. Thomas University will be honored with the Gold Arts Hero Award during the "Serving the Arts Luncheon" hosted by the Art and Business Council of Miami.

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St. Thomas University School of Law students Luis Botero and Jacqueline Del Valle were awarded the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) Miami Chapter Scholarship.

St. Thomas University, in collaboration with Eagle Social Media Productions, brought together a multicultural, academic, private sector and philanthropic community April 24 with its Red Carpet Grand Premiere of the documentary film Blooming Hope: Harvesting Smiles in Port-de-Paix, shown at Miami’s Little Haiti Cultural Center.

The Sardiñas gallery, located on the second floor of the STU Library, is now exhibiting “Freeze Frame” A Photographic Essay of Alaska and The Everglades, a photographic exhibit by alumna Susan Buzzi.

The Vatican announced today a new successor to Miami Archbishop John C. Favalora, naming Bishop Thomas Wenski of the Diocese of Orlando as the Fourth Metropolitan Archbishop of Miami.

On Saturday, April 17, 2010, James R. (Jim) Bussey, the Associate Dean of the School of Business at St. Thomas University, became the public speaking championship for Toastmasters District 47 for this year.

Bobcats finish 5th in Sun Conference Tournament

More than 100 St. Thomas University School of Law students were awarded various scholarships at the 2010 Donor Scholarship & Law Day luncheon.

St. Thomas University graduate student Andrej Milic was awarded the first place in Justice Administration at the State Leadership Conference Competition in Tampa.

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St. Thomas University Multimedia Coordinator Carlos de Yarza debuted a Number 1 Song on the Billboard’s Album Chart and the Latin Pop Album Chart. The album is also Number 1 on the Amazon sales charts. It won Platinum in Mexico, only 20 days after its release, and it won Gold in Argentina and several other countries.

St. Thomas University celebrated the “Year of the Priest,” with a week filled with events. The Most Reverend Archbishop John C. Favalora inaugurated the momentous occasion March 16 with a campus Mass followed by a Paella luncheon in Plaza Kelly.

STU Law Mock Trial Team won four trophies at this year’s Nova Law School Closing Argument competition. The competition, which was open to all Florida law schools, took place March 20th and 21st. After the first day of intense competition, 16 students advanced to the second day, 12 of those were STU Mock Trial members and member-candidates.

St. Thomas University joined the Miami International Film Festival for the first time as an educational partner, hosting on-campus screenings from the festival’s selection for Miami-Dade County public schools juniors and seniors.

The St. Thomas University School of Law Moot Court Team excelled at the 2010 South-East Super Regional of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, which was held at Florida International University College of Law.

St. Thomas University is the winner of the 2010 Miami International Festival’s FLORIDA FOCUS STUDENT COLLEGE SOCIAL SHORT FILM COMPETITION for the STU documentary BLOOMING HOPE, which chronicles our social missions in Haiti’s poorest region prior to the recent tragedy.

South Florida high school students are participating the week of March 8 in media and film related projects that help prepare them for future career opportunities in the multimedia industry.

STU improves to 21-8 on the season and will represent the Sun Conference in the 2010 State Farm-NAIA D-II Women's Basketball Tournament.

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A delegation from Moldova sent by the U.S. Department of Human Rights visited St. Thomas University for a dialogue with members of the Intercultural Human Rights Program regarding issues of human trafficking and human rights.

The Division II men’s basketball leading scorer, Antonio Jones, became St. Thomas University’s all-time leading scorer Saturday, February 13, against No. 6 Embry-Riddle.

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Faculty, staff and students from St. Thomas University School of Law and Institute of Human Rights are volunteering legal services to local Haitians who were just granted Temporary Protected Status.

Mike Dunlavy, a first year law student, selected by the Casey Foundation as a recipient of the prestigious Ruth Massinga Award.

Fanny Hourigan, an ICUF Presidential Fellow, was invited to attend the last ICUF quarterly meeting in Tallahassee, where Presidents of all Florida independent colleges and universities met January 19th.

More than 300 sports executives, industry professionals, former athletes, sports administration students and alumni gathered at St. Thomas University's first Sports Administration Conference, Wednesday, January 27, at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness.

Hundreds attended St. Thomas University Haitian Women Artisan Exhibit Thursday, January 14th at the Archbishop Notre Dame Gallery.

A symposium on The Liturgical Spirituality of Matrimony will be held in St. Thomas University’s Chapel of Saint Anthony, Saturday, February 6 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.

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St. Thomas University School of Theology and Ministry invites you to a presentation by Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., author of Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality
Friday, January 29 from 7:30pm-9:00pm
Chapel of Saint Anthony.

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You can win a free year of college tuition and help STU win sports equipment at Actinsport.com!

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army (Civil Works), Terrence “Rock” Salt, talked about the restoration of the Everglades National Park to students, activists and the legal community December 3 at the St. Thomas University School of Law Moot Court Room.

The Institute for Communications Entertainment and Media hosted its annual WSTU 95 Student Awards. Communication students showed their videos to a panel of expert judges and competed in various categories.

December 3rd, Moot Court Room

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The Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in conjunction with the School of Business and Phi Beta Lambda kicked the week off with a Public Speaking Workshop.

The theme of the dinner was “Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow,” and the Key Note Speaker was Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, a member of the Miami Dade-County School Board and a former Florida State Representative.

STU showed its Bobcat Pride to visitors, who could get their picture taken with Stu The Bobcat and then download it online for free.

at the Haitian Heritage Museum.

By the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics(NAIA)

a Workshop with Superintendent of Everglades National Park Dan Kimball

Mock Trial Team competed in The 2009 Florida Justice Association: Honorable E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition. The competition, held at the Broward County Courthouse, is a state-wide competition open to every law school in Florida.

November 2009

The Intercultural Human Rights Law Review at St. Thomas University School of Law hosted its annual symposium entitled “U.S. Immigration Detention: Policy and Procedure from a Human Rights Perspective” November 6, 2009 at St. Thomas University School of Law, Moot Court Room.

November 1st, 2009

Dr. Yufeng Qian, Assistant Professor in the Institute for Education, School of Leadership Studies, was selected to participate in Miami-Dade County Public Schools' "Principal for a Day" on October 21, 2009.

St. Thomas University Hospitality and Tourism Professor Paul-Michael Klein has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of ISTTE, The International Society of Travel & Tourism Educators.

October 24^th, 2009

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Catholic Relief Services, the International Relief and Development Agency of the US Catholic Church, has posted a new blog on STU's Cafe COCANO Fair-Trade Coffee Project in our sister-diocese of Port-de-Paix, Haiti!

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Spend your summer in Spain while you learn Spanish and gain STU undergraduate credits!

STU Law School launched its 2009-2010 Distinguished Speaker Series Thursday, October 8 with a talk by renowned Harvard Professor Jorge I. Domínguez on How to Think About the U.S. Embargo on Cuba.

STU School of Law ‘94 alumnus Mark A. Romance was selected for the Best Lawyers in America 2010 edition, the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States.

In a moving ceremony the School of Law Center for Student Affairs was named and dedicated in memory of Law Professor Kenneth N. Feldman.

SAVE, Students Advocating & Valuing the Earth at St. Thomas University, organized the first STU Eco Fair last week in the Bobcat Hall of Fame.

St. Thomas University’s long efforts to help create sustainability in Haiti were highlighted in an in-depth article by the Catholic Relief Services.

You are cordially invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for a Butterfly Garden at Crestview Elementary on Wednesday, May 16th from 9am-11am.

As the Class of 2012, this year’s graduates are participating in a landmark event, our 50th Anniversary. There is a beautiful story behind our legacy that tells about the lengthy commitment to diversity and our spirit of service.

Steeve Simbert, a sophomore at St. Thomas University double majoring in Political Science, Global Leadership & Philosophy is a young Haitian man whom recently moved to the United States after his native land has been struck by the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

St. Thomas University commends Assistant Professor of the School of Theology and Ministry, Dr. Beth M. Stovell for her participation in the Spectrum Multi View book series, co-edited by Stanley E. Porter and her, Biblical Hermeneutics: Five Views brings readers into the heart of the debates within biblical interpretation by allowing proponents of five different approaches to engage critically in a public forum.

St. Thomas junior Omar Tejeira won the Sun Conference individual championship by a dominant six strokes at the three-round conference championships that concluded Tuesday at Southern Hills Plantation in Brooksville. Tejeira shot a two-under-par 70 in Tuesday's final round to win the event. He shot scores of 72 and 73 in the first two rounds played Monday.

advances to the NAIA Opening Round of the National Tournament!

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Cindy Roesel describes her novel "Viewer Discretion Advised" as "Sex and the City" meets "Broadcast News" MIAMI - Viewer Discretion Advised by Cindy Roesel gives readers a glimpse at what goes on internally at broadcast news stations.

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A small Catholic men’s college known as “Villanova of the South” emerged in North Dade County in 1961 thanks to the Augustinian friars who traced its roots to the Universidad de Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Havana back in 1946.

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Working on an exciting fact pattern surrounding a collision of satellites and space-related damage on the surface of the Earth, and judged by eminent experts in the field, ranging from NASA lawyers to space law faculty, to U.S. Supreme Court clerks, etc. out of a field of fifteen teams, they made it to the Semifinal Round!

The Cristo Rey launch took place on March 1st at the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Coconut Grove. St. Thomas University has created a unique corporate work-study program for students who are high school graduates of the Cristo Rey Network.

St. Thomas University was proud to showcase the photography of one of it’s own, Juan Mirabal at Sardiñas Gallery on opening night Feb. 9th. Thanks to everyone who attended. His photography will be up for the remainder of the Spring semester 2012.

The Miami Herald Neighbors section recently published an STU recognition: the award received by one of our alumni – a graduate from our graduate level Biscayne College’s Guidance and Counseling Program - MIA LAFRANCE, current counselor at DR. HENRY W. MACK/WEST LITTLE RIVER K-8 CENTER. Mia won the Teacher of the Year award and is competing as one of the six finalists for the Miami Dade County award.

One of the leading Catholic universities in the southeast United States, St. Thomas University continues its 50th Anniversary festivities as it expands academic programs and undergraduate scientific research, offers nursing scholarships and launches its Human Trafficking Academy.

Paul Maineiri, the Head Baseball Coach at Louisiana State who started his coaching career at St. Thomas University had his jersey retired before STU’s 2012 season opener vs. Florida Memorial on January 31st.

The NAIA has posted a story about Maddie Cummings and Nickerline Montina reaching 1,000 points. It is the lead story on the NAIA DII WBB front page and listed as an “other headline” on the NAIA front page.

ReEnvision Team accomplishes significant achievements in its first year amassing more than $80,000 in academic and achievement scholarship, traveling 15,000+ miles, founding 18 initiatives across five continents while logging more than 1,000 hours in volunteer service.

The year-long celebration continues as Miami’s St. Thomas University – www.stu.edu - celebrates its 50th Anniversary. One of the leading Catholic universities in the southeast United States, the institution is recognized by a track record in developing leaders in justice, business, sciences and ministry.

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School of Science Dean Wim Steelant addressed a group of elementary school students from the City of Miami Gardens this week as they received awards and recognitions for their outstanding science projects.

Faculty members in attendance: Dr. Barbara Buzzi, Dr. Katsia Cadeau, Dr. Pam Cingel, Dr. James Conley, Dr. Gary Feinberg, Dr. Jodi Grace, Dr. Lisa Knowles, Dr. Agatha Ogazon, Dr. Justin Peart, Dr. Craig Reese, Prof. Larry Treadwell IV, and Prof. Pedro A. Figueredo

Following its commitment to engage students in the sciences and address the nation’s critical shortage of future scientists, St. Thomas University’s Office of Sponsored Research and Programs – led by Dr. Jeffrey Pickens and Susan Buzzi, is sponsoring and developing a science and engineering competition for nineteen elementary schools in the City of Miami Gardens.

Faculty members in attendance: Dr. Barbara Buzzi, Dr. Katsia Cadeau, Dr. Pam Cingel, Dr. James Conley, Dr. Gary Feinberg, Dr. Jodi Grace, Dr. Lisa Knowles, Dr. Agatha Ogazon, Dr. Justin Peart, Dr. Craig Reese, Prof. Larry Treadwell IV, and Prof. Pedro A. Figueredo

As a direct result of a truly university-wide effort, our peer-reviewed St. Thomas University’s Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Jubilee issue is featuring true multidisciplinary research by our colleagues and we are proud of their work. This Jubilee issue (Volume 3, Number 3) contains seven articles, a “Life Forward” section featuring an interview with the president of St. Thomas University the Rev. Monsignor Franklyn Casale, two student articles and a reflection paper in addition to two book reviews.

Steeve Simbert, a sophomore at St. Thomas University (STU) double majoring in Political Science and Global Leadership & Philosophy has been chosen as a one of 100 national leaders from 44 states in the District of Columbia for Opportunity Nation.

November 15, 2011
Rev. Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale’s Address

Recognized television anchors and producers of the blog Highway to a Husband joined Dr. Marcela Moyano’s New Media and Blog Design class on October 26 to share their experiences as bloggers.

By Monsignor Franklyn Casale

Late breaking…we won 2-0 vs. Northwood University to secure the Sun Conference Regular Season Championship and will now host the Semi-Finals and Finals of the Sun Conference Championship on Nov. 11-12.

All members of the St. Thomas University community are welcome
Chapel of St. Anthony
Thursday, October 27th, 5 p.m.

Students and faculty from the Institute for Communication, Entertainment and Media (ICEM) presented their academic research at the 81st Annual Convention of the Florida Communication Association that took place from October 13 to October 15 at the Four Points Sheraton Orlando Studio City.

This year’s program features Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and Professor Anita Allen, Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

It is a convenient source of quality insurance products for alumni and their families. Our current program includes medical (short-term and renewable), dental, life, long term care, travel insurance plans, and more. Of course, excellent customer service comes standard with all plans!

Global Entrepreneurship Week, November 14-18, 2011, is an international initiative that introduces entrepreneurship to youth on six continents. St. Thomas University’s School of Business (www.stu.edu/business) has steadily gained a reputation for developing leaders in the business arena for 50 years.

Brother Paul Quenon, OCSO, from the Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky, will be sharing his wisdom and wit with our St. Thomas community Thursday, October 20th. Join us and learn about the monastic community’s legacy to the environment and spiritual studies.

St. Thomas’ new INTERNATIONAL exchange agreement is providing students the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or an academic year. Students can apply now for next semester, through Toni Mountain (Student Afairs division) and their faculty advisors.

Special thanks to Biscayne College’s Department of Social Sciences, Dr. Buzzi, Dr. Volker, Dr. Bachay, and the whole team! Today, Monday, October 3, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, her documentary crew will film one of the transgendered panel members at the graduate-level counseling class. Hope to share video clip with you soon.

October 14th unveils ME TOO: ALL THE SAME a unique art experience. Come see or be seen… it’s up to you! Through revealing self – portraits, the artist will explore a connection of their hidden selves with the audience.

Come by the Fitness Room and meet Tonya Hopson, St. Thomas Strength Conditioning Coach(904-703-3192). The graduate-level student is a leader in fitness and nutrition and will be able to interact with faculty and staff next semester.

Renowned for leadership development in justice, science, business and ministry, Miami’s St. Thomas University is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

Nice turnout at the St. Thomas Law orientation luncheon this afternoon. New LS students enjoyed catered lunch and some Caribbean steel drum music while mingling with their new classmates at the Fernandez Center.

The Burn Notice episode that had a segment filmed here this summer at the Law School will be playing tonight at 9pm on the USA channel.

The International Council for Innovation in Higher Education is ready to kick-off its 2011 academic conference on information and communication networks, under the direction of a St. Thomas University alumna Maureen Sheehan Paparella.

The South Florida arts scene, from trendy SoBe to Calle Ocho and Wynwood, continues to showcase Miami Dade County as a growing culturally oriented metropolis. And Miami’s St. Thomas University has been steadily increasing its arts curriculum to offer an alternative to visual arts degrees and help emerging art entrepreneurs and non-profit managers to learn the business of art.

Kudos to our former Dean, Al Garcia, on a job very well done these past 24 hours in his multiple interviews with the media, including FOX 7, CBS 4, ABC Local 10 and Telemundo.

On June 11, 2011 at 7:00pm Dr. Susan Angulo, Associate Provost and Alina Philipp attended on behalf of St. Thomas University the Twenty Seventh Annual Migrant Students Recognition Program.

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St. Thomas University held its 2011 commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 14 at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness starting at 9:00 a.m. with the School of Law graduation.

Friday, May 13, our former Biscayne College alumnus, US Ambassador to the Holy See Miguel Diaz, was honored at an intimate luncheon on campus prior to participating at the STU graduation as keynote speaker.

Thursday, May 12, the STU Institute of Communication, Entertainment and Media gathered faculty, friends and students to formally unveil the new addition to our campus entrance Sculpture Garden.

April 19, 2011

In addition to traditional Catholic and Campus Ministry activities, faculty and students participated in a “Holy Week pilgrimage,” incorporating the spiritual to their busy schedules.

Steeve Simbert, a St. Thomas University freshman double majoring in Global Leadership and Political Science, has been selected by the Education Association for China Tomorrow (EACT) to attend the International Youth Festival (IYF) 2011 US-China from July 12 to August 8, 2011.

Led by Father Harry Loubriel and Campus Ministry staff, April 15

Steeve Simbert, a freshman at St. Thomas University (STU) double majoring in Global Leadership and Political Science, was selected to attend the Clinton Global Initiative University 2011

Karen Mejia and Aileen Valdes, senior tutors at St. Thomas University Writing Center, were honored as co-recipients of the 2011 Southeastern Writing Center Association Undergraduate Tutor Award.

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities

St. Thomas University was home to a historic visit from the Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See Mission to the United Nations, Archbishop Francis A. Chullikatt, March 30th.

Rosanna Rodriguez, a second year student of the B.A. in Psychology program, presented a research paper, YouTube: Video Streaming and Learning, at the Fifth Annual South Florida Undergraduate Communication Honors Conference on March 19th at the FAU’s Boca Raton Campus.

St. Thomas University’s Sardiñas Gallery inaugurated the opening show Disappearing Landscapes – paintings by Cristina de la Vega – Thursday, March 17, 2011 with a cocktail reception to meet the artist from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

STU Campus Ministry went on its FIRST- 1-DAY Beach Retreat at Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, Saturday, March 26th.

Dr. David Quesada, a faculty member in the School of Science, Technology, and Engineering Management, has been honored with the Early Career Scientist Assembly (ECSA) award from the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder Colorado.

St. Thomas University celebrates the publication of Multiculti Mixterations : Playful and Profound Cultural Interpretations Through Haiku.

This past Monday, March 7th, STU was honored by the visit of Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo, President of the Vatican City State.

St. Thomas’ “Take the Campus Tour,” the online, interactive game that engaged South Florida high school students in a unique virtual road (STU4U) where they learned about academic degrees, our alumni success stories, and STU campus life, reached its exciting conclusion this month.

Biscayne College held an Open House and formal blessing of its newly renovated Kennedy Hall offices and facilities Tuesday March 8, 2011.

St. Thomas’ School of Science, Technology and Engineering Management held its first Regional Science Fair February 25 at its Carnival Cruise Lines Building, with approximately 200 high school students visiting our campus, taking tours, chatting with professors and Admissions reps, and interviewing with judges hoping to become finalists and win great prizes.

Journalism writing students at St. Thomas University have had the opportunity to address their concerns regarding human rights and immigration issues through an ongoing collaborative curriculum with United Press International (UPI).

Dr. Jodi Grace, Professor of Psychology, and her research students, Chip Timmons, Tiffany Smith and Kathryn Drumheller , presented the findings of their research “Choose Your Words Wisely: Methodological Challenges in Measuring Patient Deception in Medical Appointments” at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology held in San Antonio, TX, January 27-29.

February 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM (Kennedy Building, Room 201), St. Thomas and Miami-based non-profit FACES (Foundation Advancing Cultural and Economic Survival) are co-hosting a rare visit from a member of one of the world’s oldest cultures.

The St. Thomas University School of Law Trial Team won first place in the annual Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Trial Competition.

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Please join us as we celebrate Fall 2010 Commencement Saturday, December 18 at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness starting at 10 AM. The keynote speaker is Mexican-American Juan Sepulveda, Director of The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.

A press conference was held at St. Thomas University Tuesday, November 30th in support of the passage of the Dream Act.

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Provost Gregory S. Chan, in consultation with St. Thomas University President, Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale, the University’s Senior Staff, and Members of the Search Committee, announced the appointment of Dr. Wim F.A. Steelant as the newly designated Dean of St. Thomas University’s School of Science, Technology and Engineering Management (STEM)

St. Thomas University School of Business celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week the second year in a row with a series of entrepreneur-related events.

St. Thomas University successfully held its first annual Global Entrepreneur Award Reception in which important members of the South Florida business community were honored for their entrepreneurial success.

On November 6, 2010, St. Thomas University's Institute for Communication Entertainment and Media hosted their inaugural art man agemen t seminar titled "Learn the Business of Art".

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St. Thomas University’s Intercultural Human Rights Law Review presented its annual symposium entitled "Human Rights Aftershocks: Haiti" November 5, 2010.

The St. Thomas University Main Library celebrated Asian Heritage Month with a series of events from October 25th to November 22nd.

STU Hosts Student Political Debate

The new Art Studio at St. Thomas University gives students an opportunity to experience and develop their artistic techniques in a fully equipped facility.

STU Men's Soccer beat Ave Maria to win a share of the Sun Conference regular season title Wednesday afternoon. The Bobcats won convincingly with 6 goals and a clean sheet.

St. Thomas University was honored by the U.S. Census for its participation in increasing Census awareness as well as its collaboration in the technical training of Census employees.

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St. Thomas University Institute for Communications, Entrainment and Media was strongly represented last week at the 80th Annual Florida Communications Association Conference.

STU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Hispanic Author - Marian de la Fuente. A well-known journalist and author, the STU honorary degree recipient presented her latest publication "Gigante de los Pies de Barro."

STU is poised to launch an exciting marketing strategy that integrates media and public sector sponsorship with students’ increased use of technology.

The Clinton Global Initiative has officially placed St. Thomas University as a partner in light of its 2010 STU/Port-de-Paix, Haiti, Global Solidarity Partnership (STU GSP) commitment to action.

St. Thomas University School of Theology and Ministry is pleased to announce its newly created interdenominational Ecumenical Institute.

St. Thomas University students of the Florida Studies class visited the historical city of St. Augustine, Florida, under the guidance of history professor Dr. Francis Sicius.

Andrej Milic, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Management degree in Justice Administration, was selected as a winner for the 2010 Community Leadership Award from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.

The St. Thomas University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) was awarded a Chapter Membership Award based on the percentage of memberships gained during the fiscal year 2009-2010 and is among the inaugural honor chapter for this year.

For the second consecutive week a STU Bobcat has been named defensive player of the week for the Sun Conference.

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Artist Pablo Cano hosted St. Thomas University Art Marketing students at his marionette museum Wednesday, September 8.

As an outstanding educator, a dedicated mother and an active member of the Hispanic Community, Dr. Susan Angulo is a proud recipient of the CNC 2010 Professional Mothers of the Year award.

St. Thomas University Institute for Human Rights hosted a conference on Human Rights and Human Trafficking September 13, 2010. The meaningful discussion on the issue of public-private partnership to help solve these issues was titled: The Fourth “P”: Combating Trafficking in Persons through the Public-Private Partnership.

Monday September 13, 2010, 9AM-12PM
Moot Court Room

Dr. Jeffrey Pickens, Professor of Social Sciences & Counseling, and his students presented the results of their research on youth violence prevention in Miami Gardens and Opa Locka at two prestigious National conferences.

St. Thomas University School of Business hosted its annual Sports Administration reception August 10th at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership & Wellness, gathering new and returning sports administration graduate students.

St. Thomas University celebrated the concluding ceremony of the Lead Now program, which offers high school students a two-year, six week summer program for which they receive college credits in math and English as well as weekly leadership workshops by community leaders.

Expert panelists, university faculty members, economists and intellectuals from the United States met in Miami’s Hilton Hotel July 29-31 for the 20th Annual Conference of ASCE CUBA (Association for the Study of the Cuban Economy), co-sponsored by The Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies.

A distinguished group of visitors visited the St. Thomas campus July 28 to participate in a round table, interactive discussion on combating trafficking for labor exploitation purposes.

St. Thomas University Graduate student Andrej Milic was awarded First Place in Justice Administration at the National Leadership Conference, July 9-12, in Nashville, Tennessee.

"Reconnecting Humans, Health, & Habitat"

Monsignor Casale recently announced the appointment of Douglas E. Ray as Dean of St. Thomas University School of Law. Dean Ray is an experienced and highly regarded leader in legal education.

This year, the Bobcats showed they are not only athletic leaders but also academic leaders when they were honored by the prestigious 2009-10 NAIA Scholar Team Award.

St. Thomas University School of Science Professors Dr. Adrienne Vynne and Dr. John Abdirkin attended the Awards Luncheon at the University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies Monday, May 10.

Director of St. Thomas University Counseling Program and Professor Judith Bachay, Ph.D., L.M.H.C. was one of two scholars who were awarded a Europe Follow on Fulbright for Slovenia and Bosnia this summer.

Electronic Media Master’s in Communication student Jonathan Sanchez starred in his first movie as the protagonist. The short film, Tierra Avocado, was recently successfully premiered at Miami Dade College North Campus.

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The event was organized by the University Advancement Department and netted $93,000.00 for student scholarships.

Doctoral Candidates, Judith Grey and Hazel Jupp each successfully defended her dissertation on April 12, 2010 and both will graduate at the May 15, 2010 Commencement Ceremony.

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St. Thomas University worked for the third year in a row with Dade County Public Schools to ensure that special needs students can have the same experiences as the rest of the student body.

Director of St. Thomas University Counseling Program and Professor Judith Bachay, Ph.D. , L.M.H.C. is one of two scholars who have been awarded a Europe Follow on Fulbright for Slovenia this summer.

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Part of Experience Aviation, an organization created by renowned aviator Barrington Irving, who holds world records for being the youngest man and black pilot to fly solo around the world in a single-engine plane.

The end of April brought friends from the Biscayne College Class of 1970 together for their 40th reunion. The reunion was held to coincide with St. Thomas University’s Third Annual Leadership Golf Tournament at Doral Golf Resort & Spa.

St. Thomas University Law ’03 Alumna Erica Dunmyr was named this year’s Daily Business Review Top Dealmaker of The Year in Public Finance.

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On May 11, 2010 Monsignor Franklyn Casale, President of St. Thomas University will be honored with the Gold Arts Hero Award during the "Serving the Arts Luncheon" hosted by the Art and Business Council of Miami.

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St. Thomas University School of Law students Luis Botero and Jacqueline Del Valle were awarded the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) Miami Chapter Scholarship.

St. Thomas University, in collaboration with Eagle Social Media Productions, brought together a multicultural, academic, private sector and philanthropic community April 24 with its Red Carpet Grand Premiere of the documentary film Blooming Hope: Harvesting Smiles in Port-de-Paix, shown at Miami’s Little Haiti Cultural Center.

The Sardiñas gallery, located on the second floor of the STU Library, is now exhibiting “Freeze Frame” A Photographic Essay of Alaska and The Everglades, a photographic exhibit by alumna Susan Buzzi.

The Vatican announced today a new successor to Miami Archbishop John C. Favalora, naming Bishop Thomas Wenski of the Diocese of Orlando as the Fourth Metropolitan Archbishop of Miami.

On Saturday, April 17, 2010, James R. (Jim) Bussey, the Associate Dean of the School of Business at St. Thomas University, became the public speaking championship for Toastmasters District 47 for this year.

Bobcats finish 5th in Sun Conference Tournament

More than 100 St. Thomas University School of Law students were awarded various scholarships at the 2010 Donor Scholarship & Law Day luncheon.

St. Thomas University graduate student Andrej Milic was awarded the first place in Justice Administration at the State Leadership Conference Competition in Tampa.

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St. Thomas University Multimedia Coordinator Carlos de Yarza debuted a Number 1 Song on the Billboard’s Album Chart and the Latin Pop Album Chart. The album is also Number 1 on the Amazon sales charts. It won Platinum in Mexico, only 20 days after its release, and it won Gold in Argentina and several other countries.

St. Thomas University celebrated the “Year of the Priest,” with a week filled with events. The Most Reverend Archbishop John C. Favalora inaugurated the momentous occasion March 16 with a campus Mass followed by a Paella luncheon in Plaza Kelly.

STU Law Mock Trial Team won four trophies at this year’s Nova Law School Closing Argument competition. The competition, which was open to all Florida law schools, took place March 20th and 21st. After the first day of intense competition, 16 students advanced to the second day, 12 of those were STU Mock Trial members and member-candidates.

St. Thomas University joined the Miami International Film Festival for the first time as an educational partner, hosting on-campus screenings from the festival’s selection for Miami-Dade County public schools juniors and seniors.

The St. Thomas University School of Law Moot Court Team excelled at the 2010 South-East Super Regional of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, which was held at Florida International University College of Law.

St. Thomas University is the winner of the 2010 Miami International Festival’s FLORIDA FOCUS STUDENT COLLEGE SOCIAL SHORT FILM COMPETITION for the STU documentary BLOOMING HOPE, which chronicles our social missions in Haiti’s poorest region prior to the recent tragedy.

South Florida high school students are participating the week of March 8 in media and film related projects that help prepare them for future career opportunities in the multimedia industry.

STU improves to 21-8 on the season and will represent the Sun Conference in the 2010 State Farm-NAIA D-II Women's Basketball Tournament.

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A delegation from Moldova sent by the U.S. Department of Human Rights visited St. Thomas University for a dialogue with members of the Intercultural Human Rights Program regarding issues of human trafficking and human rights.

The Division II men’s basketball leading scorer, Antonio Jones, became St. Thomas University’s all-time leading scorer Saturday, February 13, against No. 6 Embry-Riddle.

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Faculty, staff and students from St. Thomas University School of Law and Institute of Human Rights are volunteering legal services to local Haitians who were just granted Temporary Protected Status.

Mike Dunlavy, a first year law student, selected by the Casey Foundation as a recipient of the prestigious Ruth Massinga Award.

Fanny Hourigan, an ICUF Presidential Fellow, was invited to attend the last ICUF quarterly meeting in Tallahassee, where Presidents of all Florida independent colleges and universities met January 19th.

More than 300 sports executives, industry professionals, former athletes, sports administration students and alumni gathered at St. Thomas University's first Sports Administration Conference, Wednesday, January 27, at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness.

Hundreds attended St. Thomas University Haitian Women Artisan Exhibit Thursday, January 14th at the Archbishop Notre Dame Gallery.

A symposium on The Liturgical Spirituality of Matrimony will be held in St. Thomas University’s Chapel of Saint Anthony, Saturday, February 6 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.

a Message from the President

St. Thomas University School of Theology and Ministry invites you to a presentation by Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., author of Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality
Friday, January 29 from 7:30pm-9:00pm
Chapel of Saint Anthony.

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You can win a free year of college tuition and help STU win sports equipment at Actinsport.com!

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army (Civil Works), Terrence “Rock” Salt, talked about the restoration of the Everglades National Park to students, activists and the legal community December 3 at the St. Thomas University School of Law Moot Court Room.

The Institute for Communications Entertainment and Media hosted its annual WSTU 95 Student Awards. Communication students showed their videos to a panel of expert judges and competed in various categories.

December 3rd, Moot Court Room

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The Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in conjunction with the School of Business and Phi Beta Lambda kicked the week off with a Public Speaking Workshop.

The theme of the dinner was “Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow,” and the Key Note Speaker was Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, a member of the Miami Dade-County School Board and a former Florida State Representative.

STU showed its Bobcat Pride to visitors, who could get their picture taken with Stu The Bobcat and then download it online for free.

at the Haitian Heritage Museum.

By the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics(NAIA)

a Workshop with Superintendent of Everglades National Park Dan Kimball

Mock Trial Team competed in The 2009 Florida Justice Association: Honorable E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition. The competition, held at the Broward County Courthouse, is a state-wide competition open to every law school in Florida.

November 2009

The Intercultural Human Rights Law Review at St. Thomas University School of Law hosted its annual symposium entitled “U.S. Immigration Detention: Policy and Procedure from a Human Rights Perspective” November 6, 2009 at St. Thomas University School of Law, Moot Court Room.

November 1st, 2009

Dr. Yufeng Qian, Assistant Professor in the Institute for Education, School of Leadership Studies, was selected to participate in Miami-Dade County Public Schools' "Principal for a Day" on October 21, 2009.

St. Thomas University Hospitality and Tourism Professor Paul-Michael Klein has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of ISTTE, The International Society of Travel & Tourism Educators.

October 24^th, 2009

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Catholic Relief Services, the International Relief and Development Agency of the US Catholic Church, has posted a new blog on STU's Cafe COCANO Fair-Trade Coffee Project in our sister-diocese of Port-de-Paix, Haiti!

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Spend your summer in Spain while you learn Spanish and gain STU undergraduate credits!

STU Law School launched its 2009-2010 Distinguished Speaker Series Thursday, October 8 with a talk by renowned Harvard Professor Jorge I. Domínguez on How to Think About the U.S. Embargo on Cuba.

STU School of Law ‘94 alumnus Mark A. Romance was selected for the Best Lawyers in America 2010 edition, the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States.

In a moving ceremony the School of Law Center for Student Affairs was named and dedicated in memory of Law Professor Kenneth N. Feldman.

SAVE, Students Advocating & Valuing the Earth at St. Thomas University, organized the first STU Eco Fair last week in the Bobcat Hall of Fame.

St. Thomas University’s long efforts to help create sustainability in Haiti were highlighted in an in-depth article by the Catholic Relief Services.