small universities in Florida

7 Reasons You’ll Love Campus Life at STU

There are plenty of reasons to love campus life at South Florida universities like St. Thomas University.  Not only do we offer abundant sunshine and gorgeous beaches just minutes away, but you’ll be surrounded by the vibrant, culturally…
Freshmen Convocation

St. Thomas University Hosts Largest Freshman Convocation in Its History

In preparation for an exciting school year, St. Thomas University was proud to host its Freshman Convocation in the Fernandez Family Center. Because of the unprecedented size of the entering class, the event had to be moved to the university’s…

St. Thomas University Welcomes Largest Class in Its History

This fall, St. Thomas University will welcome the largest incoming class of traditional students in the school’s history. Last year at this time, 333 new undergraduate students matriculated at the university. As of today, 680 new students…
8 Advantages of Small Universities in Florida

8 Advantages of Small Universities

Like other small universities in Florida, St. Thomas University wants to change the “bigger is better” mindset when it comes to higher education. When you look more closely, you’ll find there are significant benefits to attending a smaller…

5 Reasons to Attend a Catholic University in Florida

If you’re researching Catholic universities in Florida, you may have already decided to attend a school with a Catholic perspective. But if you’re still on the fence, we’d like to share their unique benefits. We hope these five reasons…
Best Universities in Florida for Diversity

St. Thomas University is one of the Best Universities in Florida for Diversity

When you’re thinking about what makes a university great, you might have a list of criteria like small class sizes, outstanding faculty, a beautiful campus, or recognized excellence in a particular field. These are all important factors.…

How to Choose a Florida College or University That’s Right for You

Whether you’re a Florida native with home state pride or an out-of-state student looking for a cutting edge education, the Sunshine State has many great colleges or universities to consider. With over 150 schools throughout Florida, it’s…

2019 Lenten Season at St. Thomas University

On Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019, we commemorate the beginning of Lenten Season, one of the major liturgical seasons of the Catholic Church. It is a 40-day period of preparation that leads the faithful community up to Easter. During Lent, the…
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STU Wins Ashoka Award for Innovation in Higher Education

The St. Thomas University/Café Cocano Project has won an award from Ashoka U for its innovative educational approach to social entrepreneurship in higher education. The Innovation Award is Ashoka U’s top honor for premiere higher education…
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STU Back-to-School Essentials

No matter if you’re going into your first year at St. Thomas University or heading into your last, making sure you’re prepared for class, and that your dorm is a comfortable home away from home are vital to a successful fall semester start. For…