
Friendship and Purpose Converge at STU College of Law
By Belkis Mejia Perdomo
What began as a childhood friendship in Cuba has unexpectedly come full circle more than 20 years later at St. Thomas University College of Law. Camila Blanco, a third-year law student, and Shanaya Chamizo, a second-year…

STU Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Fashion & Culinary Center
By Bruno Diaz
Miami Gardens, FL — September 25, 2025 — St. Thomas University (STU) proudly hosted the official ribbon cutting of its new Fashion & Culinary Center, a vibrant event that showcased the University’s commitment to innovation,…

7 Years of Consecutive Record Enrollment!
St. Thomas University is proud to announce a seventh consecutive year of record-breaking new student enrollment! Not only are we welcoming our largest freshman class in school history, but we are also seeing unprecedented growth across transfer,…

IndyCar Race Weekend Offers STUdents Unprecedented Experiential Learning Opportunities
By Bruno Diaz
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) debuted its St. Thomas University (STU) number 66 car, piloted by IndyCar standout Marcus Armstrong. The Milwaukee Mile 250 race weekend saw the STU-themed livery reach speeds…

Stars and emotions evident during Commencement Week
By Walter Villa, Special to STU
Rayonna Baker leaped off the stage … right into the arms of her father.
“She’s a ‘Daddy’s girl,’” said her father, STU professor Dr. Raymond Baker. “She wanted me there, right by the…

Meet Tony, STU’s Newest AI Agent
By Walter Villa, Special to STU
St. Thomas University’s enrollment department is on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence technology, and “Tony” is a big reason why.
One example of what makes STU a pioneer among universities…

Love for animals unites STU College of Law students
By Walter Villa, Special to STU
Two years ago, an adorable four-month-old kitten showed up on Stephanie Tamayo’s doorstep.
“People say I adopted her,” Tamayo said of the cat she named Miso.
“But, in reality, she adopted me.”
Tamayo,…

STUdent-run Immigration Clinic Helping Those in Need
Jose Salcedo was nine years old when he departed his native Colombia. His parents – understandably – shielded him from the harrowing story of why he had to leave.
Now, more than two decades later, Salcedo, 32, is an American success story…

6th Consecutive Year of Record Enrollment!
Keep an eye out for more STU Bobcats than ever – St. Thomas University is proud to announce a sixth consecutive year of record-breaking new student enrollment! Not only is this our largest ever freshmen class, but we are also welcoming more…

Move-In Day 2024 Makes History
By Walter Villa, Special to STU
Moving vans rolled in, golf carts whizzed by … St. Thomas University was a beehive of activity on Thursday morning as STU’s most valuable resource – its STUdents -- moved in on campus.
Over 550 STUdents,…
