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In the News: Dr. Buffy Smith on Serving the Next Generation of Students
In the NewsDean of Dougherty Family College, Dr. Buffy Smith, was highlighted in a piece on the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities website about how Catholic two-year colleges are increasing accessibility in higher education for students who do not have access to obtaining an associate degree. From the article: Dougherty Family College at the University of St.…
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In the News: DFC Receives $10M Gift
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeDougherty Family College Dean Buff Smith spoke with the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press about the anonymous $10 million gift the two-year college received so that it can continue its work closing the educational achievement gap for underserved students. From the Star Tribune: "Every conversation that I've had with community leaders,… -
In the News: University of St. Thomas Names Dean for Two-Year College
In the NewsThe St. Paul Pioneer Press reported on the appointment of Dr. Buffy Smith as dean of Dougherty Family College. The story also highlighted the mission of the college. From the article: The Dougherty college – one of two private two-year colleges in the country – opened in downtown Minneapolis in 2017, offering intensive support to…