St. Thomas University
Project Title
For Puerto Rican and U.S. Virgin Islands students displaced in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria
Date
Jun. 14, 2018
Duration
5 months
Description
Six months after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, residents are still struggling to repair the damage wrought by the storm. Not only were schools, businesses, and countless homes destroyed, but the life trajectories of citizens were thrown drastically off course. In hopes of continuing their education uninterrupted, college students have come by the thousands to Florida. St. Thomas University (STU), a not-for-profit Catholic institution in Miami, has extended services to displaced students in the region. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, STU is well equipped to ensure that arriving students are given the tools to succeed. STU’s commitment to creating educational access and opportunity for talented young people aligns with the Corporation’s mission of promoting the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding. With Corporation support, STU will help subsidize tuition and basic living expenses for displaced Puerto Rican and USVI students.