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 […]
Each year, Phi Alpha Delta recognizes its members and chapters with awards of excellence. Phi Alpha Delta has over 200 law and 100 alumni chapters. They honor those who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments, both on the individual and chapter levels. Members of the championship PAD Mock Trial Team (L-R) Freddy Figueroa, Ileana Garcia, Natasha Vargas, Tayron […]
Professor Jennifer Martin St. Thomas Law is proud to announce that Professor Jennifer Martin was unanimously elected President of the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI). In the role of president, Professor Martin will work closely with John Mayer, the CEO of CALI, and the rest of the board on CALI’s ongoing projects that are aimed […]
RICKY PATEL, ESQ. ’09 presents his case to the jury in Tallahassee on behalf of his client, Florida State running back Dalvin Cook. St. Thomas Law graduates Ricky Patel, Esq. ’09 and Joey McCall, Esq. ’11, made national headlines this week after successfully defending their client, Florida State running back Dalvin Cook, in a misdemeanor […]
St. Thomas University’s Miniaci LEAD Now Summer Institute and the Fernandez Fellowship Program are dedicated to ensuring that talented high school students have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills with the goal of succeeding in college and becoming effective professional and community leaders. The Miniaci LEAD Now Summer Institute is a two-year, six-week summer […]
A veteran of higher education administration for over 40 years, Carmen A. Brown, joins St. Thomas University as the new vice president of enrollment. She brings her significant experience and accomplishments to the areas of enrollment, student services, and university marketing. Ms. Brown has worked in various higher education institutions throughout her professional career. In […]
What do STU Bobcats have in common with the beetles? Our Center for Community Engagement (CCE) students are back from Haiti, capping their latest research in NW Haiti for effective organic treatment methods on the Coffee Bean Borer Beetle (Hypothenemus hampei) – a global problem in coffee production. The beetle responds to treatments differently in […]