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Dougherty Family College Dougherty Family College offers a two-year associate of arts degree in the liberal arts from the University of St. Thomas.

The Dougherty Family College opened in the fall of 2017 on the downtown Minneapolis campus. Offering an associate degree in liberal arts, the college's curriculum will be rigorous and provide graduates with a seamless transition to public or private institutions should they decide to pursue a bachelor's degree. Students will receive mentoring from St. Thomas faculty, participate in paid internships and enjoy the benefits of being part of the state's largest private university. The college is named for Mike Dougherty and his family, who "want to give motivated, hard-working students the opportunity to succeed in college so they can use their talents and support themselves in the future."

"As higher education confronts demographic and economic challenges, Dougherty Family College's first decade shows what i...
09/21/2026

"As higher education confronts demographic and economic challenges, Dougherty Family College's first decade shows what it takes to turn college access into opportunity."

Dougherty Family College, created to make a University of St. Thomas education more accessible, approaching its 10-year anniversary.

We're so glad you're back!
09/09/2026

We're so glad you're back!

From DFC grads to future St. Thomas bachelor’s degree recipients. 🎓 Celebrating 15 DFC graduates who earned full-tuition...
06/23/2026

From DFC grads to future St. Thomas bachelor’s degree recipients. 🎓 Celebrating 15 DFC graduates who earned full-tuition scholarships to continue their St. Thomas journey! Full story ➡ https://link.stthomas.edu/BhEEo

We know what outcomes are for students who have missed time in school, have uneven preparation, and face new barriers to...
06/09/2026

We know what outcomes are for students who have missed time in school, have uneven preparation, and face new barriers to persistence due to our political climate.

These challenges don’t end at graduation. They follow students into college and career.

That’s why partnership matters now more than ever, and we are excited to partner with Wallin Education Partners on this new scholarship opportunity for our students. And today, we celebrate our students who are now Wallin Scholars after last night’s celebration!

When organizations align, we can respond earlier, stay engaged longer, and support students through complexity. not just milestones.

Feeling all warm and fuzzy taking a look back at our beginnings! We 💜 our alums.
06/01/2026

Feeling all warm and fuzzy taking a look back at our beginnings! We 💜 our alums.

05/27/2026
Need some college advice? Take it from those who have been there. Congrats to our graduating seniors!
05/20/2026

Need some college advice? Take it from those who have been there. Congrats to our graduating seniors!

In partnership with Wallin Education Partners, we’re expanding the ways support can look for students. And we’re not alo...
05/15/2026

In partnership with Wallin Education Partners, we’re expanding the ways support can look for students. And we’re not alone.

We are one of 12 community organizations identifying students with talent and drive to provide support to our students to go further as Wallin Scholars.

This moment comes at the transition from high school to college, providing scholarships, advising, and career navigation to carry that momentum forward.

All of our organizations have different strengths. And we all share the same responsibility within an ecosystem that helps our young people thrive.

DFC Block Party 2026 💜 We love celebrating our scholars!
05/14/2026

DFC Block Party 2026 💜 We love celebrating our scholars!

No single organization can carry a student from high school to career alone. That’s why we are partnering with Wallin Ed...
04/28/2026

No single organization can carry a student from high school to career alone. That’s why we are partnering with Wallin Education Partners to extend that support through scholarships, advising, and career development.

Together, we create a continuum of care that bridges from our organization to theirs. This is how we move from access to persistence to outcomes.

If you’re working to support students, there’s a role for all of us to play in building something more connected.

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1000 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
55403

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+16519625000

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