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St. Thomas University's Men's Swimming & Diving Team Wins NAIA National Championship

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The Men's Swimming & Diving team defeated Keiser University 640.5 to 624.5, giving the STU Bobcats not just a national championship, but a victory over a five-time consecutive national champion.

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  • The Men's Swimming & Diving team defeated Keiser University 640.5 to 624.5, giving the STU Bobcats not just a national championship, but a victory over a five-time consecutive national champion.
  • Coming into the 2024 NAIA Men's Swimming & Diving National Championship, the Bobcat Men, only in their fourth year as a program, were projected to lose by 141 points.
  • St. Thomas University's Men's Swimming & Diving Team Wins NAIA National Championship.
  • National Champion, Men's 100-yard Butterfly (47.29) and National Champion, Men's 200-yard Butterfly (1:46.56)
    Nestor Montero, Robert Garden, William Birkett and Daniel Laureyssens, Men's 800-yard Freestyle Relay (6:30.18) National Champion/New NAIA National Record

St. Thomas University Receives 10-Year SACSCOC Accreditation Reaffirmation and Announces President David A. Armstrong's 10-Year Contract Extension

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

The SACSCOC reaffirmation will stand for the next ten years with no additional reporting or monitoring requirements.

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  • The SACSCOC reaffirmation will stand for the next ten years with no additional reporting or monitoring requirements.
  • This milestone coincides with a synergistic resolution from STU's Board of Trustees who voted extend STU President David A. Armstrong J.D.
  • 's contract which, pending options, would see President Armstrong continue to lead St. Thomas University to unprecedented success through 2033.
  • "This reaffirmation," remarked President Armstrong, "is the culmination of the work of many across our university who believe that St. Thomas University is well on its way to becoming the great Catholic university of the South.

St. Thomas University Mourns the Passing of Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Thomas University (STU) joins the residents and friends of the City of Miami Gardens in mourning the passing of Mayor Shirley Gibson.

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  • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Thomas University (STU) joins the residents and friends of the City of Miami Gardens in mourning the passing of Mayor Shirley Gibson.
  • Mayor Gibson was instrumental in the 2003 establishment of Miami Gardens as a city, and its first mayor, serving for two terms.
  • She played a key role in the connection between the City of Miami Gardens and St. Thomas University.
  • We pray that Mayor Shirley Gibson's life continues to inspire generations of leaders and citizens in the City of Miami Gardens.

St. Thomas University Appoints Raquel Regalado as Director of the Ethical Leadership Institute

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Thomas University (STU) has announced today the appointment of Ms. Raquel Regalado as Director of STU's Ethical Leadership Institute.

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  • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Thomas University (STU) has announced today the appointment of Ms. Raquel Regalado as Director of STU's Ethical Leadership Institute.
  • Her leadership experience will be instrumental in the continued growth and success of the Ethical Leadership Institute, as STU remains dedicated to its mission of graduating ethical leaders for the global community.
  • "Ethical Leadership is a signature program at St. Thomas University," shared STU President David A. Armstrong, J.D.
  • We look forward to evolving our Ethical Leadership Institute into a world class example of excellence in ethical leadership and the manifestation of our STU mission."

St. Thomas University Appoints Three New Deans: Dr. David Edwards, Dr. Jeffery Plunkett, and Dr. Colin Roche

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Their student-focused approach will continue to expand the growth of St. Thomas University as it heads into its fifth year of record undergraduate enrolment.

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  • Their student-focused approach will continue to expand the growth of St. Thomas University as it heads into its fifth year of record undergraduate enrolment.
  • St. Thomas University (STU) appoints three new Deans: Dr. David Edwards, Dr. Jeffery Plunkett, and Dr. Colin Roche.
  • Prior to STU, Dr. David Edwards served as Chair of the Johnson & Wales University College of Hospitality Management.
  • Dr. Colin Roche also joins STU from Johnson & Wales University, where he led the College of Culinary Arts as Department Chair.

St. Thomas University Leads Recording of World Youth Day English Theme Music Video

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Friday, July 7, 2023

St. Thomas University students participated in the official music video for World Youth Day Lisbon 2023.

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  • St. Thomas University students participated in the official music video for World Youth Day Lisbon 2023.
  • The video showcases the Archdiocese of Miami WYD Cross, which includes the logos of all World Youth Days, and was blessed by Archbishop Thomas Wenski at STU.
  • Paul Jarzembowski, USCCB Associate Director of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth invited Iván Díaz to lead the project of translating and producing the new audio and music video in preparation for World Youth Day 2023.
  • Contact: Carlos de Yarza | St. Thomas University | [email protected] | 305.474.6949
    Father Rafael Capó | St. Thomas University | [email protected] | 305.474.6981
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St. Thomas University College of Law names the Honorable Tarlika Nunez-Navarro as Dean

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Thomas University (STU) has announced today the appointment of the Honorable Tarlika Nunez-Navarro as the Dean of The Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.

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  • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Thomas University (STU) has announced today the appointment of the Honorable Tarlika Nunez-Navarro as the Dean of The Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.
  • St. Thomas University (STU) appoints Tarlika Nunez-Navarro as the Dean of The Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.
  • "Judge Nunez-Navarro is an exceptional legal professional, and an extraordinary human being," commented St. Thomas University President David A. Armstrong, J.D.
  • We are proud that one of our own will now be leading the College of Law to new heights of excellence."

InventHelp Inventors Develop Recording Booth for Amateur/Consumer Use (BDH-228)

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Our design provides added fun and it eliminates the time and cost associated with purchasing time in an actual recording studio."

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  • Our design provides added fun and it eliminates the time and cost associated with purchasing time in an actual recording studio."
  • The patent-pending invention provides a new recording studio experience for everyday individuals.
  • In doing so, it can be used to record vocal tracks along with a music track or bed.
  • It also allows users to keep a digital copy of their recording and it could provide added fun and entertainment.

ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW NAMED THE BENJAMIN L. CRUMP COLLEGE OF LAW

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Saturday, February 4, 2023

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, February 8, the College of Law at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida, will become the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.

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  • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, February 8, the College of Law at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida, will become the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.
  • Feb. 8, the College of Law at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida, will become the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.
  • "The naming of the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law at St. Thomas University is the latest step in an effort to encourage bridge-building among the legal profession, law enforcement, and our communities," said David A. Armstrong, J.D., President of St. Thomas University.
  • "It is a privilege to be a part of the St. Thomas University legacy through the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.

ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY ASSEMBLES COMMITTEE, PARTNERS WITH KORN FERRY IN A NATIONAL SEARCH FOR STU COLLEGE OF LAW'S NEW DEAN

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Thomas University (STU) has begun the search for its next College of Law Dean.

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  • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Thomas University (STU) has begun the search for its next College of Law Dean.
  • The national search will be conducted in partnership with Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm, and an advisory committee.
  • At STU, students immerse themselves in an environment that is flowing with diversity, rich in tradition, and ripe with opportunity.
  • The STU College of Law is one of only a small number of accredited Catholic law schools across the country.