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STU dominates mock-trial competition, beating UM, FSU, UF, and more

By Walter Villa, Special to STU Organizers might as well call it the STU Mock Trial Competition. Students from St. Thomas University’s College of Law traveled to Orlando late last month and won the prestigious Chester Bedell Memorial…
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STU Culinary: Bringing It Home

By Walter Villa, Special to STU St. Thomas University’s new on-campus culinary lab – which made its debut recently – is a game-changer for the program. Prior to last fall, students had to take a bus to the Sunny Isles Community Center…
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Zach Moss off to solid start as STU’s head basketball coach

By Nick Fontecha MIAMI GARDENS, Florida – Zach Moss is back on the bench for St. Thomas University, but this time he’s head coach. Moss is in the opening months of his first season as head coach after being elevated from STU’s assistant…
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Mentorship in Action: Honoring Our Alumni and Inspiring the Next Generation

As we enter this season of gratitude and giving, we take a moment to celebrate the incredible ways St. Thomas University alumni give back to their alma mater. Through our mentorship initiative with the Honors College, alumni are answering the…
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College of Law Board of Advisors: Leading the Way

By Walter Villa, Special to STU Elaine Carbuccia’s grandfather – who was a political prisoner -- was sentenced to life in jail by the Fidel Castro regime. After Carbuccia’s grandfather’s sentence was commuted in the 1970s, the…
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STU criminologist informs and entertains with new podcast discussing crime trends and cases 

By Nicholas Fontecha STU criminologist informs and entertains with new podcast discussing crime trends and cases MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – Dr. Debbie Goodman is not just probing the depths of criminal minds in the classroom and her many…
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STU College of Law graduate nails bar exam in Washington, D.C.

By Walter Villa, Special to STU Courageous. Intelligent. Innovative. Mina Park is on brand for St. Thomas University, which is all about limitless potential. Park, now 41, was 39 when she – for the first time in her life –…
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First-ever ‘Research Week’ at STU sets high standard

Cameron Williams, the son of educators, spent much of the past two years researching something close to his heart – teacher burnout. Cindia Marra has poured her heart into researching neural regeneration in zebrafish as it pertains to spinal-cord…
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Alumni Spotlight: Isabelle Seiglie ’21 & ‘23 – A Leader in Catholic Youth Ministry

At St. Thomas University, we are proud to celebrate our alumni who embody the mission of our Catholic institution, using their talents to serve the Church and community. This month, we spotlight Isabelle Seiglie ’21 & ’23, Director of…
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STU builds strong esports program, while celebrating National Video Game Day

By Stephany Suarez Roughly 60 students turned out to game and promote STU eSports for National Video Game Day on September 12 at the esports gaming lab on the second floor of the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Worship. The…