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University of St. Thomas Names Dr. Buffy Smith Dean of Dougherty Family College
University NewsOne of the nation’s leading scholars on equity and diversity in higher education has been appointed as the next dean of Dougherty Family College (DFC) at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota – and she’s already a familiar face. Dr. Buffy Smith, who has been with DFC since its founding in 2016, most recently…
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Announcing the New Dean of DFC
People & CultureOne of the nation’s leading scholars on equity and diversity in higher education has been appointed as the next dean of Dougherty Family College (DFC) at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota – and she’s already a familiar face. Executive Vice President and Provost Eddy Rojas shared the following in an email to the… -
Dougherty Family College Awards 16 Scholars Full-Tuition Scholarships to St. Thomas
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeEven just a few years ago, Heydee Ferman wasn’t sure if she would go to college. The daughter of immigrants, her path to higher education was far from clear. Now, a scholar preparing to graduate from Dougherty Family College, she’s set her sights on a much different horizon. “My whole family is immigrants, so seeing… -
Why Some Families Choose Dougherty Family College
St. Thomas 2025May 1 is National Decision Day in the United States – the day that most high school seniors should confirm enrollment for the college they want to attend starting the next academic year. Although ultimately the decision is up to the student, at Dougherty Family College in Minneapolis many parents play a role as their… -
In the News: Buffy Smith on Dougherty Family College
In the NewsInterim Dean of Dougherty Family College Buffy Smith joined "The Sheletta Show" on WCCO Radio to discuss Dougherty Family College and the benefits that it brings to students from families with high financial need. Smith describes the structure of the college as well as the program that allows these students to thrive. She also mentions… -
DFC Commons Is Renamed After President Julie H. Sullivan
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeThere was a room full of laughter, love and cheer in The Great Room on the Minneapolis campus at the University of St. Thomas as scholars, staff, faculty, alumni and supporters of the Dougherty Family College (DFC) came together to honor and appreciate President Julie Sullivan for her years of service and say final goodbyes… -
DFC Associate Dean Advises Scholars to Be 'Themselves, Unapologetically'
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeA majority of the scholars at Dougherty Family College, a two-year college at the University of St. Thomas, identify as students of color or first-generation Americans. Brad Pulles, the associate dean of students, can relate to them because his background is similar. Pulles, who was born in Bogotá, Colombia, grew up in Minnesota and attended… -
HOLA Vice President Helps Latinx Students Acclimate to St. Thomas Campus
Diversity, Equity and InclusionWhen high school counselors asked César Osvaldo Mendez-Portillo if he planned to go to college, he said no. “I struggled with English and wasn’t ready to be in college,” said Mendez, who had attended LEAP, an alternative high school for new immigrants where the focus was on teaching students English and helping them to merge… -
Dr. Buffy Smith Discusses 'Belonging and Inclusion' With Higher Education Panel
Professional NotesDr. Buffy Smith, interim dean of the Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, recently participated in a national panel discussion called "Designed With Inclusion in Mind: Belonging in Higher Education." She stated, "I am encouraged that due to the demographic shifts in trends in higher ed that we're finding more… -
DFC Associate Dean Sees Self Reflected in Scholars
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeDougherty Family College, a two-year college at the University of St. Thomas, offers an associate degree designed to propel students toward success and provide a smooth transition to a four-year institution of higher learning. For Dr. Janine Sanders Jones, the interim associate dean for academics at DFC, her transition was sort of the other way…