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Dougherty Family College offers a two-year associate degree designed to propel students towards success and provide a smooth transition to a four-year college.

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Your Pathway to a College Degree

Dougherty Family College provides students with the academic, personal and financial support to earn an associate degree and a clear pathway to achieve a four-year college degree. Dougherty Family College provides you the support you need to achieve your college dreams and become extraordinary leaders. You do not have to walk this college journey alone, we are family.

Dougherty Family College News

July 23, 2024

In the News: Dougherty Family College’s Model for Student Success Featured by Forbes

Buffy Smith, dean of the University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College, recently spoke with Forbes about intentionally addressing systemic barriers to success in higher education. From the story: According to Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College and a professor of sociology, “We work hard to intentionally address some of those structural barriers. (Our approach)… The post In the News: Dougherty Family College’s Model for Student Success Featured by Forbes appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.