Entries by Carlos De Yarza

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STU Ties for First Place in Global Business Strategy Competition

By Belkis Mejia Perdomo Two St. Thomas University (STU) teams composed of senior students earned international recognition in the Business Strategy Game (BSG), an advanced online global business simulation marketed by McGraw-Hill Education, Inc. Team A SMIF tied for first place worldwide, while Team BMJ placed 73rd overall. Both teams ranked in the top 1% […]

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STU Appoints Dr. Sandra Franco as Podiatric Physician for Athletics

By Belkis Mejia Perdomo St. Thomas University (STU) has appointed Dr. Sandra Franco, a podiatric physician surgeon and scientist, as the University’s podiatric physician for all STU Athletics teams. The appointment supports STU Athletics’ commitment to student-athlete health, injury prevention, and performance excellence. In her role, Dr. Franco will work closely with the athletics department […]

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Elementary Students to Compete at STU’s 15th Annual Science Fair

By Belkis Mejia Perdomo St. Thomas University (STU) in collaboration with the Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation (JTCHF) will host the 15th Annual Science and Engineering Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas University. More than 150 elementary students from 12 North Miami-Dade schools will compete and present science experiments in […]

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STU Announces New State-of-the-Art Multi-Use Sports and Entertainment Venue

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (January 13, 2026) — St. Thomas University (STU) announced the next step in its athletic evolution with plans to build a new state-of-the-art multi-use sports and entertainment venue that will expand upon AutoNation Field and further position the Bobcats as a premier National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) program.  As part of the first phase, […]

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The National Retail Federation Selects STU Fashion STUdents as Top 10 Finalists

By Belkis Mejia Perdomo Miami Gardens, Fla (Jan. 12, 2026) – St. Thomas University (STU) Fashion Merchandising & Design students earned national recognition, placing among the top 10 teams selected from more than 6,500 eligible students in the 2026 NRF Foundation University Challenge, judged by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Macy’s, Inc. The competition […]

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Founders of Limitless Tax, Leo and Lester Rivero, Make Transformational Gift to STU

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2025) — St. Thomas University (STU) announced today a transformational $1.05 million gift from Leo and Lester Rivero, founders of Limitless Tax, to establish The Opportunities Are Limitless Endowed Scholarship Fund in support of undergraduate students enrolled in the Gus Machado College of Business. The endowed scholarship will provide annual […]

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STU Names Drew Davis as Head Coach of Bobcat Football

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2025) – St. Thomas University (STU) is proud to announce the appointment of Drew Davis as the new Head Coach of Bobcat Football. Coach Davis succeeds Bill Rychel, who has been promoted to Senior Vice President for Athletics.  Coach Davis has spent the last four years with STU Football, following three […]

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STU’s Bruce Ozga Named 2025 “Chapter Chef of the Year” by the American Culinary Federation Miami Chapter

By Bruno Diaz STU is proud to share that Bruce Ozga, M.Ed., CEC, CCE, CHE, AAC, Director of Professional and Continuing Studies, has been named the 2025 “Chapter Chef of the Year” by the American Culinary Federation Miami Chapter. The award was presented by Chapter President Chef Thomas Russo, CEC, Emeritus. This honor recognizes Ozga […]

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STU College of Law Welcomes ABA Council Determination of Compliance

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — St. Thomas University (STU) announced today that the American Bar Association (ABA) Council has determined the STU College of Law to be in full compliance with core accreditation standards, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s ongoing commitment to excellence and the continual elevation of our academic mission. St. […]