Rachel Jewett, at the Presidential Scholarship Recipient Reception. (Credit: Peter Gross) On Sept. 22, warm sunlight beamed through the windows and comfortable red and blue leather seats in the Dawn Russell Student Lounge, greeting St. Thomas University's (STU) Presidential Scholarship recipients. More than 100 STU students were invited to the Presidential Scholarship Reception, said Dionne Izzard, director of Advancement at STU. Together, their scholarships and awards total