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Dougherty Family College Student Receives Volunteer Award
University NewsDougherty Family College student Khadra Sharif was recognized with the Don Friborg Student of the Year Award at nonprofit BestPrep’s virtual Annual Lunch-In event.
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Q&A with DFC Dean Alvin Abraham
University NewsThe Newsroom connected with Dougherty Family College (DFC) Dean Alvin Abraham on what's next for him, highlights of his time at St. Thomas and more. -
Dean Alvin Abraham Announcement
University NewsAlvin Abraham has chosen for personal reasons to step down from his role as dean and executive director of Dougherty Family College. Dr. Buffy Smith has agreed to serve as interim dean. -
Zooming into Online Learning
COVID-19 ResponseSince March 12, more than 900 St. Thomas faculty members taught more than 2,000 courses to more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. This summer another 450 courses will be taught. -
Dougherty Family College Celebrates 2020 Graduates
University NewsDougherty Family College (DFC) honored its second class of graduates and its 79 students Sunday with a virtual celebration. -
Class of 2020 in the Spotlight
University NewsCongratulations to all 2020 graduates, including undergraduates, graduates and those from Dougherty Family College! -
U.S. Bank Supports Dougherty Family College Student Internships
University NewsSeveral businesses offer paid internships to DFC students as part of the school's Professional Internship Program. U.S. Bank was an original supporter and sponsors the most students, 14, of any business. -
'Rallying Around the Students': Dougherty Family College Moves Online
COVID-19 ResponseDougherty Family College students, faculty and staff have taken a program built on high-touch, close connections and relationships, and completely shifted it online due to COVID-19. -
Chronicle of Higher Education Spotlights Dougherty Family College
University NewsThe Chronicle of Higher Education produced a video special on April 14 about Dougherty Family College, highlighting the school's academic rigor, cohort model and culturally sustaining pedagogy. -
Paired Sociology Classes Double Their Engagement, Impact Together
Social JusticeCollege of Arts and Sciences sociology assistant professor Patricia Maddox and Dougherty Family College clinical faculty Jennifer Trost have done something unique with their respective sociology classes. For three years now they have been creating a double community engagement experience for some of their Introduction to Sociology students.