St. Thomas Law graduate, Victoria Mesa-Estrada, recently won a multi-million dollar verdict on behalf of five female migrant farmworkers. The five women accused the owners of Moreno Farms, located in Felda, Florida, of rape and sexual harassment from incidents that occurred between 2011 and 2012. Attorney Victoria Mesa ’08 (left) with her clients Ligia Martinez and Sandra Lopez, […]
More than 120 first-year students at St. Thomas University learned first-hand that service to the community is an important part of a well-rounded higher education. The “BOBCATS SERVE” COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DAY on August 22, 2015 was a part of the university’s three-day new student orientation process titled “The St. Thomas Experience.” During the service day […]
Dr. Hagai Gringarten and Associate Dean Lloyd Mitchell of the STU School of Business, together with Dr. Raúl Fernández-Calienes, of the STU School of Law, have co-authored an article that has been accepted for publication by the Journal of International & Interdisciplinary Business Research. Each submission was subjected to double-blind, triple-peer review, with an acceptance […]
Learn about our Undergraduate Nursing program Learn about our Graduate Nursing program Someone once said: “Save one life and you’re a hero, save one hundred lives and you’re a nurse.” Nursing is indeed one of the noblest of professions. It is also one of the most in demand jobs today. St. Thomas University has […]
The Patron Saint of Cuba, the Cuban Exodus, and the role of Hispanics in South Florida are showcased in three exhibits at St. Thomas University. The exhibits, complimented by film and programming about Latino history and culture, are possible thanks to a competitive Latino Americans: 500 Years of History grant from the National Endowment for […]
Following the invitation by the Pope during the general audience of Wednesday, August 26, 2015 the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace encouraged the organization of prayer meetings around the world to celebrate the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, on Tuesday, 1stSeptember 2015. St. Thomas Law’s Graduate Program in Human Rights, directed by […]
Al Avila (MS, ’86), an alumnus of the renowned St. Thomas University Sports Administration program and a former Head Baseball Coach/Director of Athletics for the Bobcats, was named the General Manager of the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 4 making him the first Cuban-born GM in Major League Baseball. “I’m very excited for this opportunity, and […]
One of Dean Alfredo Garcia’s key initiatives is the successful development of St. Thomas Law’s Solo/Small Practice Incubator. A solo/small practice incubator will ideally provide St. Thomas Law graduates with the tools to successfully launch their own firms. Graduates will have access to office space at a reduced rent and will be provided with guidance […]
St. Thomas University School of Law is well-recognized at a global level for its faculty leadership in the intercultural human rights and social justice. Since July 2012, Professor Roza Pati has been a member of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace at the Vatican, appointed by then Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, and confirmed […]
Anastasia Latman The opportunities afforded to students at St. Thomas Law include unique internships and externships. The Pax Romano internship at the United Nations is one such opportunity. This full-time, single semester assignment provides law students with placements at national missions to the United Nations in New York. Third-year law student Anastasia Latman spent the […]