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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…
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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… -
In the News: Buffy Smith on Improving Access to Higher Education for Underrepresented Communities
In the NewsBuffy Smith, dean of the University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College (DFC), recently spoke with WCCO Radio about how DFC helps make a college degree more attainable for underrepresented students and their families. From the story: Dr. Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College, has been trying to get the word out about the… -
Paying It Forward: How U.S. Bank CEO Andy Cecere ’82 Leads With Compassion
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeWhen a personally addressed email from U.S. Bank CEO Andy Cecere arrived in DeAmonte Block’s inbox his second month at his new job as an internal auditor at the bank, Block couldn’t believe it. “I was very surprised,” Block said. “I thought it was spam.” Although there are many CEOs who send well-crafted welcome messages… -
St. Thomas Faculty Co-Authors Broaden Understanding for Inclusion and Belonging
Professional NotesSix faculty from the University of St. Thomas co-authored a book chapter titled “We're All in: Fostering Inclusion and Belonging Through Culturally Sustaining and Anti-racist Pedagogy." The faculty include Dougherty Family College Associate Dean of Academics Sarah McCann and Dr. Martha Alonzo-Johnsen, Anna Kurhajec and Amir Z. Mohamed also from the Dougherty Family College. They… -
Dougherty Family College Appoints Sarah McCann as Associate Dean of Academics
Professional NotesSarah McCann, who has served since August as interim associate dean of academics at Dougherty Family College, the two-year college at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, has been appointed permanently to that role, effective immediately. “I am thrilled to appoint Sarah McCann as the new associate dean of academics at Dougherty Family College,”… -
In the News: Dougherty Family College Investing in Transfer Student Success
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College was recently featured in an article from Inside Higher Ed about investing in long-term success for students who transfer between community colleges and four-year universities. From the story: In fall 2022, upward transfers from community colleges to universities fell 7.5% year over year and 14.5% relative to… -
In the News: Buffy Smith on the Benefits of Dougherty Family College
In the NewsBuffy Smith, dean at Dougherty Family College, recently was quoted in Inside Higher Ed about what benefits the two-year college provides and the seamless transition for the students who want to go on to get a four-year degree. From the story: Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College, said 90 percent of students at her institution… -
First-Gen College Students Inspire Peers, Family
People & CultureAmber Mueller is on track to be the first in her family to graduate from college. Obtaining a degree holds an important meaning for this second-year scholar at the University of St. Thomas’ Dougherty Family College. “I want to be the role model for my 6-year-old daughter that I never had growing up,” Mueller said.…