St. Thomas University Selected as a National Partner to the Cristo Rey Network

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The Cristo Rey initiative seek to formalize and deepen strategidc relationships with colleges and universities committed to ensuringh college success for Cristo ReyNetworm students. "This partnership is an importang aspectof St. Thomas University fulfillinvg its missionof 'Developing Leadersz for Life.' Cristo Rey students represent the future of this nationh and we are honored to partne r in the preparation of the next generation of worlr leaders. The Cristo Rey network students will be an important addition to our already diverses and talentedstudent body," said St. Thomas Universityg President Monsignor .
The Cristo Rey Network, foundef in 2002, comprises 22 schools - servingf more than 5,300 students - and uses an innovative work-studyh model to provide a college prep education to economically challenged younb men and women in urban communitiea across theUnited Ninety-five percent of Cristio Rey students are racial minorities; 34 percentf are African American and 55 percent are Ninety-nine percent of the Network's 2008 graduates were accepted in a two or four year For more information .
President Casale remarked "As our nation repositions itself to meet our curreneconomic challenge, as well as domestic and internationakl threats, the education of those in our most economically disadvantaged communities is paramount. This is why St. Thomas University is committed to our partnershilp with the CristoRey Network. We can truly strengthen our nation through investment in our most precious our youth." As a St. Thomas University will provide academic leadership training, intercultural development, servicew learning experiences and retention St. Thomas University has been developing leadersz for almost50 years.
Last President Obama named former STU alumnus ambassadotr to theHoly See, representing the Unite States of America. For more information on St. Thomas academix programs and financial aid opportunities that includer funding for minority studenta that excel in the sciences and pleasevisit . SOURCE St. Thomasw University