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St. Thomas Law Wraps up Summer 2016 with Human Trafficking Academy

On August 1, 2016 over  95 advocates, students, and academics arrived at St. Thomas Law's for the week-long Human Trafficking Academy. The academy, presented by the law school's LL.M./ J.S.D. Program in Intercultural Human Rights, offered…
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Summer of Selflessness – Immigration Law Students Aid Immigrant Families at Karnes Detention Center in Texas

This past summer, a scouting mission led by Professor Lauren Gilbert and three St. Thomas Law students - Cristina Hernandez, Rebecca Tabares, Hiriana Tuch - volunteered at the Karnes Family Detention Center in Texas. The goal of the mission…

Law School Welcomes New Advisory Board Members

St. Thomas University (STU) Law School has announced the appointment of four prominent South Florida legal professionals to its esteemed board of advisors. Armando J. Bucelo Jr., Martha D. Fornaris, Bonnie Levin, and Yara Lorenzo were recently…

How Tony Mamodaly, MBA Candidate, Kicked Off his Graduate Career at Columbia University in New York City

*This news item was written and edited by personnel at the Gus Machado School of BusinessExactly one year has passed since Tony Mamodaly ’15 kicked off his graduate career at Columbia University and joined the New York City-based advertising…
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St. Thomas Law Welcomes Human Rights Delegation from Thailand

Strengthening Foreign Relations “One Handshake at a Time”   On July 22, 2016, St. Thomas University School of Law hosted a delegation from Thailand during a visit coordinated by the U.S. Department of State and Professor Roza Pati.…

STU Selected to Receive USA Funds Grant

STU one of seven colleges selected nationwide for projects to enhance college completion and career readinessUSA Funds announced its selection of St. Thomas University (STU) as one of seven institutions nationwide that will share nearly $2.3…

Developing Young Leaders Across Miami-Dade

Fifty high school students from across Miami-Dade County are coming together at St. Thomas University (STU) this week to build community and gain skills for cross cultural teamwork with the aim of resolving conflict and living peacefully in…

A Summer in Israel

Photo courtesy of the STU in Israel Facebook page.As part of the School of Business’ efforts to integrate international experiences into academiccurricula, its 2016 Summer Study Abroad Program took 15 students to Israel for an academically…

STU Welcomes Veteran Educator Gloria Pelaez as School of Arts and Education Dean

Dr. Gloria PelaezAfter a broad search, St. Thomas University (STU) has selected Dr. Gloria Pelaez as the new dean for the School of Arts and Education. Beginning July 19, Pelaez will oversee the school’s undergraduate, graduate and doctoral…
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St. Thomas Law Alumna Among Newest Judicial Appointees to Federal Immigration Court

St. Thomas Law proudly announces the investiture of alumna, Georgina M. Picos, as a federal immigration judge. Acting Chief Immigration Judge Michael C. McGoings presided over the investiture ceremony which was held on June 17, 2016 at the…