Strengthening Foreign Relations “One Handshake at a Time” On July 22, 2016, St. Thomas University School of Law hosted a delegation from Thailand during a visit coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and Professor Roza Pati. The distinguished guests were welcomed by Dean Alfredo Garcia. The delegation, whose focus is primarily on combating […]
STU one of seven colleges selected nationwide for projects to enhance college completion and career readiness USA Funds announced its selection of St. Thomas University (STU) as one of seven institutions nationwide that will share nearly $2.3 million in grants, with the goal of enhancing the college completion rates and career readiness of first-generation, low-income […]
Fifty high school students from across Miami-Dade County are coming together at St. Thomas University (STU) this week to build community and gain skills for cross cultural teamwork with the aim of resolving conflict and living peacefully in an increasingly diverse society. The 2016 MetroTown Summer Camp, a collaboration with MCCJ and STU, is an […]
Photo courtesy of the STU in Israel Facebook page. As part of the School of Business’ efforts to integrate international experiences into academiccurricula, its 2016 Summer Study Abroad Program took 15 students to Israel for an academically rich and intensive 13-day program. Led by Dr. Gringarten and associate Dean Mitchell, the dynamic program included meetings […]
This summer, 64 St. Thomas University and Miami Dade College students are swapping their beach towels for lab coats and diving into lab research projects. STU’s Summer Research Institute (SRI), now in its fifth year, is an eight-week program that provides students with the opportunity to conduct scientific research with faculty members in STU’s science […]
Dr. Gloria Pelaez After a broad search, St. Thomas University (STU) has selected Dr. Gloria Pelaez as the new dean for the School of Arts and Education. Beginning July 19, Pelaez will oversee the school’s undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in education, as well as its programs in communication arts. “Dr. Pelaez’ extensive resume, in […]
Monsignor Terence Hogan In a continuing effort to better align the university’s mission with its diverse programs, St. Thomas University has appointed Monsignor Terence Hogan, S.L.D., as Vice President for Mission. In this position he will help integrate the university’s mission elements into all segments of the institution. “Our Catholic identity and religious heritage distinguish […]
St. Thomas Law proudly announces the investiture of alumna, Georgina M. Picos, as a federal immigration judge. Acting Chief Immigration Judge Michael C. McGoings presided over the investiture ceremony which was held on June 17, 2016 at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in Washington, D.C. After a thorough application process, Attorney […]
Abdiel Badillo and Dr. Jeffrey Plunkett in the zebrafish lab A world-class research facility, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded recent St. Thomas University (STU) graduate, Abdiel Badillo, 21, a competitive research training award. In a few weeks, Abdiel will be moving to Washington D.C. for an opportunity of a lifetime – a […]
Contribution to Honor Marilyn DeVoe, Retiring as Vice President – Miami From left to right: Hilda Fernandez, vice president of the office of advancement; Alexis Aran Coello, AA corporate communications manager – Miami; Marilyn DeVoe, AA vice president – Miami; Msgr. Franklyn Casale, STU president; and Griffin Gonzalez, AA community relations manager – Dallas American […]
