Dougherty Family College makes higher education possible for underserved students At Dougherty Family College, many students pay just a little over $1,000 per year. ⁦KARE 11⁩ ⁦Dougherty Family College⁩ kare11.com/mobile/article…

On May 11, Dougherty Family College is staging a block party aimed at helping families learn more about this affordable option for college. WCCO's @ShelettaIsFunny talks to the school's Dean about what they're doing to help under-resourced students and families. bit.ly/41dxBJy

The DFC community got together for our block party this afternoon. We enjoyed fun games, yummy food and lots of laughs together. New students and families also stopped by to learn about DFC. Welcome to our community! #DFC #rolltoms

WCCO's Jonah Kaplan wrote about DFC ahead of next week's commencement ceremony. As always, we're so proud of our graduating class and community! cbsnews.com/minnesota/news…

Congratulations DFC Class of 2023! “We thank you for making a difference now and know you will make a difference later.” -Dean Buffy Smith #TommieGrad

On to the next chapter 🎓✅📖 #TommieGrad #Classof2023

Three Dougherty Family College scholars this summer will get hands-on experience evaluating and managing investment opportunities and financial data for Castlelake, a global private investment firm, as part of a DFC internship program. Learn more: news.stthomas.edu/dougherty-fami…

Dr. Shelley Neilsen Gatti recently talked with KSTP about how School of Education is addressing the teacher shortage by preparing new elementary and special education teachers with the help of new federal funding. Dougherty Family College SUTR Minneapolis Public Schools kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…

We welcomed our new class of scholars during our Summer Enrichment Program that kicked off yesterday. They will transform the University of St. Thomas and the world. #DFC #RollToms

Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College, was adamant in her meetings with the The Minnesota Star Tribune about the goal of the college’s Summer Enrichment Program. The idea was the theme of the Star Tribune’s front-page story this Labor Day. Read the story here: news.stthomas.edu/helping-new-st…

What makes Dougherty Family College so special? 95% of DFC students are students of color and 80% of them are first-generation students. All students come with a different background and experience, which affects the way they learn. Learn more: news.stthomas.edu/dougherty-fami…

St. Thomas welcomed Minneapolis native and NFL legend, Larry Fitzgerald, to our Dougherty Family College "Ohana" where he shared wise words and encouragement with scholars. Thank you, Larry, for being an outstanding role model and for your constant commitment to the community.

From first-generation college student to CEO, Andy Cecere '82 shares his journey of giving back and creating opportunities for others like alumnus DeAmonte Block '22. U.S. Bank has been a partner to Dougherty Family College since its inception. Learn more: news.stthomas.edu/publication-ar…

Rosa Miller ('88), who played a pivotal role in the founding of DFC, was honored with the Distinguished Alumna Award at the annual St. Thomas Day celebration. Take a look at how she inspires us at DFC. vimeo.com/938708621

Congratulations to our Dougherty Family College graduates! We know you’ll do great things. 💜

More than 100 students and teacher-mentors from Northwest Suburban convened on the University of St. Thomas Minneapolis campus today for the Step-Up Boys Mentorship Program Summer Summit. The summit is co-sponsored by School of Education and Dougherty Family College.

Recognized in Forbes for its dedication to removing barriers for low-income students, Dougherty Family College is shaping a brighter future for our scholars through a cohort-based mentoring model and professional development opportunities. Find out how: bit.ly/3LBWVUa

Molly McGraw Healy, Dr. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan, and Dr. Kellie Krick Oborn alongside Dougherty Family College interns at the Collaborative School at Maxfield Elementary visited Rondo Commemorative Plaza to learn more about the community.