St. Thomas University (informally called STU) is a private, nonprofit, Catholic university in Miami, Florida. The university offers 35 undergraduate majors, 27 graduate majors, five doctoral programs, and one professional law program. STU's campus is the training home to Miami FC, South Florida’s professional soccer team and part of the NASL, and hosts international sporting events and conferences that engage students and prepare graduates to be the next generation of leaders.
Academics
STU offers 35 undergraduate majors, 27 graduate majors, five doctoral programs, and one professional law program.
- School of Law
- Biscayne College of Social and Human Sciences
- Gus Machado School of Business
- School of Theology and Ministry
- School of Arts and Education
- School of Science, Technology and Engineering Management
Catholic Education Continuum Program
Committed to developing Leaders for Life and embracing a vision of lifelong learning that enriches the Catholic Faith, St. Thomas University has introduced the Catholic Education Continuum (CEC) program to foster educational and spiritual growth for Catholic High School graduates.
The Catholic Education Continuum is a special initiative developed by St. Thomas University, providing an additional opportunity for Catholic High School students during the critical formative high school and college years. In collaboration with partner Catholic High Schools, the STU program offers several benefits.
Benefits to Students:
- Full scholarship opportunity for one student from each Catholic high school valued at $100,000
- Up to 60% renewable tuition scholarships and a guarantee of a 50% discount for students participating in Dual Enrollment
- Dual Enrollment participation allowing students to progress towards a bachelor's degree while in High School, reducing the cost and time of their higher education pursuits
- Build upon students’ academic and professional interests through involvement in the Academies
- Exposure to industry leaders through the Career Academies
- Provided Dual Enrollment staff and mentors, working closely with students through the last years of their high school journey to ensure students’ success
Benefits to Schools:
- High schools empowering their students to further their education through Dual Enrollment courses
- Dual Enrollment courses taught on high school campuses by their teachers
- Staff development opportunities for Catholic high school faculty and staff
- Staff training and compensation for Dual Enrollment courses
- Special opportunity for faculty and staff to continue their educational pursuit with a 15% tuition discount on graduate programs
- On-site delivery of graduate degrees
Dual Enrollment
St. Thomas University staff members are assigned to each partner school for support in offering college level classes to high school students. Through the Dual Enrollment program, students are able to enroll in classes that meet their high school requirement and earn them college credit. The classes are taught by teachers that have been certified to teach college level classes. Classes take place at the high school, making it extremely convenient for students, parents, and teachers.
STU's Leadership Culture
University Motto: Leaders for Life
STU concentrates on developing personal and transferable skills necessary for professional life, such as problem solving, critical analysis, research, and written and oral communication.
Internships and even job placement opportunities are available to students in most programs, allowing them to engage in stimulating, fulfilling, and career-enhancing endeavors. The Student Success Center is designed to enrich all aspects of the student experience and ensures every student is armed with skills and tools to succeed.
- Economist Ranks STU as the #5 in Florida for Economic Value
- South Florida Business Journal Ranks STU in Top 3 of South Florida Universities Producing the Highest-Earning Graduates
Study Abroad
Study abroad opportunities offer students unique experiences in Croatia, India, Israel, Italy or Spain, and scholarships are available.
Undergraduate Research
Opportunities to conduct hands-on, scientific research with faculty members in the areas of life sciences, chemistry, mathematics, physics and engineering giving students a competitive edge when applying to graduate schools.
Engaged Learning
The award-winning Center for Community Engagement prepares students to be informed and engaged global leaders by promoting active learning experiences through which students gain an awareness and understanding of civic engagement in the local community, region and abroad.
Internships & Job Placement Opportunities
The Center for Career Services provides resources and services that facilitate career development, prestigious internships, and job placement for students and recent graduates.
Campus
150-acre campus is located in Miami, Florida; minutes away from Miami’s beaches, Wynwood Art District, the MiMo District, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami Downtown. The University Library also contains the Archbishop John C. Favalora Archive and Museum.
Residential Life
St. Thomas has four residence halls and apartments.
Athletics
St. Thomas athletic teams are known as the Bobcats which consists of nearly 200 student athletes each year. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) at the Division I level, primarily competing in 14 sports at The Sun Conference, formerly known as the Florida Sun Conference (FSC).
- Men's sports include Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Golf and Baseball
- Women's sports include Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Softball, Cheerleading, Dance and Beach Volleyball,
In 2014, the men's basketball team won the Sun Conference championship and were invited to the NAIA National tournament for the sixth time. In 2010 the STU men’s soccer team won the Sun Conference Regular Season title, as well as they won the Sun Conference Tournament and reached the NAIA National Championship Opening Round for the first time in program history. In 2016 the Men's Soccer Team won the Sun Conference Tournament again and secured a spot in the Opening Round of the NAIA National Tournament.
History
St. Thomas University’s history can be traced back to 1946 Havana, Cuba, where it was founded as the Universidad Católica de Santo Tomás de Villanueva, named after Saint Thomas of Villanova. In 1961, Fidel Castro's militia confiscated the school's land and expelled the faculty and priests. In turn, the Augustinians fled to Miami and opened a new Catholic men’s college â€" Biscayne College. In 1984, with the establishment of the School of Law and other graduate degree programs, the college, by then co-educational, again became St. Thomas University. The university came under the sponsorship of the Archdiocese of Miami in 1988, conferring upon St. Thomas the distinction of being the only Catholic Archdiocesan sponsored university in the state of Florida.
From 1970 until 1993, St. Thomas University was the training camp home of the Miami Dolphins NFL team.
Biscayne College, now known as St. Thomas University, was also the former spring training home of the Baltimore Orioles.
Notable alumni
Notable alumni of the university include:
External links
- Official website