Author Archive for: cdeyarza
Entries by Carlos De Yarza
Stars and emotions evident during Commencement Week
By Walter Villa, Special to STU Rayonna Baker leaped off the stage … right into the arms of her father. “She’s a ‘Daddy’s girl,’” said her father, STU professor Dr. Raymond Baker. “She wanted me there, right by the stage, at the culmination of all her hard work.” It was one of many emotional moments […]
Palermo Mentorship Program celebrates over a decade of partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE St. Thomas University College of Law’s Palermo Mentorship Program Celebrates Over a Decade of Partnership with Miami Carol City Senior High School MIAMI GARDENS, FL – May 9, 2025 — The Benjamin L. Crump College of Law at St. Thomas University (STU) proudly continues its longstanding commitment to community engagement and legal […]
A unique ‘spiritual boost’ preparing for the bar exam
By Walter Villa, Special to STU It is stressful. It is demanding. And it can be all-consuming. Preparing for the bar exam is so challenging that St. Thomas University College of Law professors and administrators have committed to holding “Spiritual Boosters” in an effort to help their students perform at their best throughout the process. […]
Celebrating Nurses Week 2025
A Message from the Dean of Nursing, Dr. Nashat Abualhaija Dear Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Friends. As we come together to celebrate National Nurses Week 2025, I want to take this moment to honor and recognize the incredible dedication, compassion, and expertise that nurses bring to our communities every day. This year’s theme, “The Power […]
President Armstrong releases new podcast
By Bruno Diaz Ever wonder what it really takes to rescue a struggling university? President David A. Armstrong, J.D., has launched a compelling new podcast, “The 20 Things I Know Walking into a Financially Failing Institution (and how to fix them!).” In this candid series, President Armstrong pulls back the curtain on the common pitfalls […]
Dr. Rzyczycki earns elite study-abroad opportunity
BY Walter Villa, Special to STU Jolly good, Ashlee Rzyczycki! Professor Rzyczycki, who is the director of St. Thomas University’s Fashion Merchandising & Design program, has earned an incredible opportunity to study this summer at the University of the Arts London Central Saint Martins. She will arrive in London by June 28, when she begins […]
STU Choir & Musical Theatre Share Their Story
Story & Photos by Bruno Diaz Outside the Goldbloom Convocation Hall, a joyful sound filled the air. On Wednesday, April 30, the STU Choir and STU Musical Theatre dazzled audiences with Voices Unite, a dynamic two-act performance. The evening featured everything from timeless standards like Moondance and heartfelt pop with I’m Not the Only One […]
In a Night of Renewal, STU Rededicates Chapel of St. Anthony
By Bruno Diaz On Tuesday, April 29, the St. Thomas University community gathered in faith, gratitude, and celebration for the Rededication Mass of the Chapel of St. Anthony. Presided over by Archbishop Thomas Wenski, the special Mass marked the completion of the Chapel’s renovation project, an effort made possible through the generous support of the […]
STU English Department Hosts Second Annual Poetry Festival Celebrating Creativity and Community
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – April 2025 – The St. Thomas University (STU) English Department proudly hosted its Second Annual International Poetry Festival, a vibrant, multifaceted celebration of poetry, culture, and community. This year’s event highlighted voices from Chicago, Canada, the Dominican Republic/Caribbean, and beyond bringing a global spirit to our local campus. The festival emphasized […]