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English Professor of Dougherty Family College to Publish Positive Columns on Modern Times
Professional NotesDr. Louis Porter II, a teaching professor of English at the University of St. Thomas' Dougherty Family College, has begun penning a monthly column called Towards Higher Ground, published in the Minneapolis-based newspaper Insight News. Porter, a former reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, and advocate for equity, believes in the importance of making…
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In The News: Dr. Buffy Smith on Enhancing Student Success in Underserved Communities
DFC NewsDr. Buffy Smith, dean of the Dougherty Family College, was interviewed by the online publication The EvoLLLution. Asked about challenges facing students from underrepresented communities, Smith discussed different ways universities could help students succeed both in and out of the classroom. From the story: “When scholars graduate from Dougherty Family College, we want them to… -
In the News: Dougherty Family College’s Model for Student Success Featured by Forbes
In the NewsBuffy Smith, dean of the University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College, recently spoke with Forbes about intentionally addressing systemic barriers to success in higher education. From the story: According to Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College and a professor of sociology, “We work hard to intentionally address some of those structural barriers. (Our approach)… -
St. Thomas Receives $1.1M in Funding to Support Educating Diverse K-12 STEM Teachers
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationU.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith of Minnesota, as well as Congresswoman Betty McCollum from the state’s Fourth District, announced in June that they helped secure more than $1.1 million in federal funding for the School of Education and Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas and the South St. Paul School… -
In the News: Dougherty Family College Fulfills Dreams
In the NewsPersistence pays off. That’s the theme of the message Dougherty Family College Dean Buffy Smith and alum Cheyene Bialke AA '22 BS '24 shared in an interview with Native Roots Radio. Bialke told listeners that some of her high school teachers thought she was not college material because she struggled with core courses, such as… -
In the News: Dougherty Family College Featured in Chronicle of Higher Education Special Report
In the NewsDougherty Family College students Daesia Johnson and Bilal Madow were recently interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education for a special report on overcoming student loneliness, including the importance of socialization and extracurricular activities. From the report: Affinity groups provide students, especially from underrepresented demographics, “a sense of foundation and confidence.” … Madow was iffy… -
Dougherty Family College Professor Publishes First Book
Professional NotesDougherty Family College Professor Timothy Burns has published his first book, a companion to Edith Stein’s work On The Problem of Empathy. About the book: Edith Stein’s dissertation introduces her unique take on empathy, embodiment, phenomenology and intersubjectivity. This companion provides a guide to Stein’s book. The opening essays, including a contribution from Íngrid Vendrell Ferran,… -
Sights and Sounds: Dougherty Family College 2024 Commencement
People & CultureThere is a theme among the University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College graduating Class of 2024. It’s that it takes a village. Whether it is family, friends or educators, there is always someone there to provide support and encouragement. “As you walk that journey, remember that you are not alone. DFC will always be… -
DFC Excellence Scholarship Sets 15 Recipients on Path Toward Bachelor’s Degrees
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeHow to pay for tuition toward a bachelor’s degree is top of mind for many students. For Isabel Inga Dutan, a first-generation college student graduating with her associate degree from the Dougherty Family College in Minneapolis, she doesn’t have to stress. She’s one of 15 scholars from DFC’s 2024 class who is receiving a full-tuition… -
In the News: Buffy Smith on Access to Extracurricular Activities for BIPOC Students
In the NewsThe Sahan Journal recently published an article by Buffy Smith, dean of the University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College (DFC), about why DFC is working to remove barriers to ensure all scholars have access to extracurricular activities, which can benefit their mental health and future employment. From the story: Extracurricular activities – such as…