St. Thomas University is well on its way to becoming the Great Catholic University of the South.

Traditionally, strategic plans have operated on timelines that span 5, 7, or even 10 years. But our society moves too quickly for timelines of this length. Instead, institutions of higher education must be nimble enough to pivot and re-focus every few years. Therefore, STU’s next strategic vision, Pursue Excellence, is divided into three 3-year strategic plan phases that will allow the university to re-evaluate itself every three-years, while continuing to focus on the ultimate goal of Excellence and becoming the Great Catholic University of the South.

The first phase, Building to Excellence during years 1-3 (2025-2027), focuses on establishing the foundation of excellence, with an emphasis on cultivating a student’s ability to learn, ensuring that all students have a well-rounded and balanced education, developing the brand of STU to build strong partnerships, and ensuring offices/departments are utilizing best practices in their fields.