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60 Seconds to STartUp 2017

STU’s 60 Seconds to STartUp competition for undergraduate and graduate students looking to turn a startup idea into a real company is underway! It’s a winner-take-all opportunity for ventures to get visibility, direct one-on-one mentorship with local entrepreneurs, funding, and bragging rights. Check out our student’s video submissions! Vincent White https://youtu.be/uCm4X9atGGw Yuliana Umanets https://youtu.be/28e3MvKfkR8 Kim […]

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St. Thomas Law’s Human Trafficking Academy Receives $2.5 Million Gift

St. Thomas Law and its highly-acclaimed Human Trafficking Academy just became the beneficiary of a $2.5 million gift, generously donated by Mr. John Brunetti, Chairman of the Hialeah Park Racing & Casino. Mr. John Brunetti (center) presenting $2.5 million check to St. Thomas Law’s  Human Trafficking Academy Professor Roza Pati, who has been working on the […]

‘Contemplations’ a group art exhibit opens

Contemplations, a group art exhibition featuring four artists from Miami: Emilio Falero, Beatriz Ramirez, Hernan Miranda, and Emilio Hector Rodriguez, is set to open Tuesday, Nov. 7. This exhibit marks the first time these artists have come together to showcase Christian art, an uncommon subject matter nowadays. An opening reception will be held in the […]

$2.5 Million Gift to STU’s Human Trafficking Academy

Pictured above, holding the check, from left to right is Katherine Fernandez Rundle; John Brunetti; and Msgr. Franklyn Casale. Earlier today, St. Thomas University hosted a joint press conference at the State Attorney’s Office in Downtown Miami announcing John Brunetti’s generous gift of $2.5 million toward our Human Trafficking Academy. The gift will help build […]

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St. Thomas Law Professor Michael Vastine – Legal Leader on Immigrant Rights

Professor Michael Vastine   St. Thomas University School of Law remains on the front lines in the efforts to establish and preserve immigrant rights. Through the St. Thomas Law Immigration Clinic and the Human Rights Institute, a broad range of immigration and human rights-related issues are being tackled including  legislation and its effect on immigrants. Professor […]

Students develop leadership, communication skills at Adelante’s annual leadership conference

A group of student leaders accompanied by Dr. Josie Oramas, associate dean of student affairs, represented St. Thomas University at Adelante’s Annual Leadership  conference this past weekend in San Antonio, Texas. The conference offers Hispanic students across the United States networking and confidence-building opportunities to help them succeed in today’s competitive job market. Alysha Coyle […]

St. Thomas University Welcomes Students from Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

St. Thomas University faculty and staff officially welcomed 55 students from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The university kicked off its welcoming celebrations with a lot of laughter, traditional Caribbean foods like Mofongo and arroz con gandules, and a lot of hope for the future. Shortly after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, St. […]