Entries by stuedudev

60 Seconds to STartUp

Do you have an innovative idea or product? This is your opportunity to make it a reality!   STU’s 60 Seconds to STartUp competition is for undergraduate and graduate students looking to turn a startup idea into a real company. It’s a winner-take-all opportunity for ventures to get visibility, direct one-on-one mentorship with local entrepreneurs, funding, […]

St. Thomas University Joins Haiti Relief Efforts

In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, St. Thomas University has joined with the Archdiocese of Miami and the Diocese of Port-de-Paix, Haiti, in supporting immediate relief, as well as long-term rebuilding efforts, in Miami’s heavily-damaged sister-diocese of Port-de-Paix, Haiti. St. Thomas University is coordinating with Amor en Accion (the 40-year steward of the Archdiocese of […]

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St. Thomas Law Student Named Recipient of American Bar Association Scholarship

D’Bria Bradshaw Second-year law student, D’Bria Bradshaw, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2016 ABA Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries Meeting Scholarship. The scholarship was awarded based on, among other requirements, demonstrated involvement and interest in entertainment and sports. With this scholarship, she has been given the opportunity to be a Student […]

Update on Hurricane Matthew

UPDATE #7: Oct. 7, 2016 @ 10 a.m. EDT – STU’s Emergency Management Team held a conference call at 9:30 this morning. The Tropical Storm warning for our areas has been cancelled. Fortunately, the community sustained minimal damage from Hurricane Matthew. Our campus lost no power and we had no damage to facilities. WHAT’S OPEN/WHAT’S CLOSED: […]

STU’s Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Added to Cabell’s Directory

St. Thomas University’s Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (JMR), an international, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal devoted to publishing quality feature and research articles on a variety of topics, has been indexed and listed in Cabell’s journal directory, a leading journal information company. “Cabell’s directory is an objective and expanding database of journal information, and this is an […]

Conference on Ethics, Justice and the Community

The Center for Ethics at St. Thomas University will host the Ethics, Justice and the Community Conference, Friday, September 30. The conference examines the challenges and opportunities faced by law enforcement and criminal justice institutions in the 21st Century and explores reforms that will achieve effective and ethical outcomes in our communities. Panel discussions will […]

STU Offers Services, Scholarships to ITT Students

St. Thomas University is extending the services of its Educational Opportunity Center to students affected by the closure of ITT. The federally-funded Educational Opportunity Center provides counseling and information to adults 19 and older from disadvantaged backgrounds – low-income individuals, first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities, and veterans – on options to start or complete […]

STU Alumna Named Davie’s First Female Fire Chief

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, […]

NAIA Names STU Bronze Champions of Character

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 […]

‘Ancient Vessels of Love’ Art Exhibit by Artist Sheila Lichacz

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. […]