This past June, STU alumna Julie Downey ’06, made history. Downey, who has served more than three decades as a firefighter, was promoted by the town of Davie as fire chief – becoming the first female fire rescue chief in Broward County history. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in organizational leadership from STU, […]
For the eighth year in a row, St. Thomas University (STU) was recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character (COC) Institution. STU is one of 171 institutions that were recognized by the NAIA as Five-Star Award winners. The Bobcats were among 80 institutions earning the bonze award. Institutions were measured on a demonstrated commitment to […]
Sheila E. Lichacz. Photo courtesy of Carlos de Yarza. Sheila E. Lichacz, a Panamanian artist, who has survived 15 brain surgeries to remove 30 tumors (both malignant and benign), will unveil her first exhibit in years, a 16-piece art exhibit “Ancient Vessels of Love,” at the Archbishop John C. Favalora Archive & Museum at St. […]
A 29-year-old Cuban immigrant man suffering from early-onset Parkinson’s was on the brink of ending his life when he walked into STU’s Human Rights Institute. He had lost his job because of symptoms related to his disease, and was living in his car. He hit rock bottom when the car’s tires blew out and the […]
Antonio Dowels Over the course of his life, St. Thomas Law student Antonio “Tony” Dowels has had to face adversity straight in the eye. Nine years ago, as a high-school senior, a life-changing, near-death experience left him confined to a wheelchair, but also gave him renewed determination to continue his selfless focus on service to […]
Julie Harris Nelson ’94 St. Thomas Law congratulates alum Julie Harris Nelson who was recently named partner in the South Florida office of Roig Lawyers. Mrs. Harris Nelson began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County under Katherine Fernandez Rundle. She later began practicing insurance defense with an emphasis on premises […]
A 29-year-old Cuban immigrant suffering from early-onset Parkinson’s was on the brink of ending his life when he walked into STU’s Human Rights Institute. He had lost his job because of symptoms related to his disease, and was living in his car. He hit rock bottom when the car’s tires blew out and the car was […]
The U.S. Department of Education announced a five-year, $1,179,815 grant to St. Thomas University (STU) to start a TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). The EOC grant will help young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds – low-income individuals, first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities, and veterans – pursue a higher education. “This grant will open many doors […]
President and CEO of SunTrust Bank Manny Perdomo with STU President Msgr. Casale As part of their ongoing support of St. Thomas University (STU), the SunTrust Foundation donated $100,000 to fund scholarships for first-generation students with financial need. This endowed scholarship will be matched through a challenge grant from the Batchelor Foundation – providing an […]
Los 3 de la Habana Students at STU kicked off the start of the 2016 fall semester with a salsa concert by the Grammy nominated band “Los 3 de la Habana” at Plaza Kelly during common hour Wednesday, Aug. 24. Faculty, staff and students showed off their dance moves to the vibrant music, while others […]