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Fidelity & ExcellenceThomas Aquinas College is unique among American colleges and universities, offering a faithfully Catholic education comprised entirely of the Great Books and classroom discussions.
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A Liberating Education
Truth MattersTruth, and nothing less, sets men free; and because truth is both natural and supernatural, the College’s curriculum aims at both natural and divine wisdom.
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Under the Light of FaithThe intellectual tradition and moral teachings of the Catholic Church infuse the whole life of Thomas Aquinas College, illuminating the curriculum and the community alike.
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Is TAC Right for You?Do you enjoy grappling with complex questions? Are you willing to engage in discussions about difficult concepts, with the truth as your ultimate goal?
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Mind, Body & SpiritThere is always something to do at TAC — something worthwhile, something fulfilling, and something geared toward ever-greater spiritual and intellectual growth.
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Alumni & Careers
What Can You Do with a Liberal Education?Nothing speaks more to the versatility of the College’s academic program than the good that our alumni are doing throughout the Church and the world.
A mudslide that has shut down both lanes on Highway 150 between the College’s California campus and Santa Paula. Although the California Department of Transportation has begun preparations for clearing the roadway, officials do not expect to finish the work before sometime this summer. Therefore, if you will be traveling to campus from points south, please be sure to give yourself enough time to navigate the detour route, which will take you along Highways 126, 101, and 33. Directions to campus
A mudslide that has shut down both lanes on Highway 150 between the College’s California campus and Santa Paula. Although the California Department of Transportation has begun preparations for clearing the roadway, officials do not expect to finish the work before sometime this summer. Therefore, if you will be traveling to campus from points south, please be sure to give yourself enough time to navigate the detour route, which will take you along Highways 126, 101, and 33. Directions to campus
Catholic Business Leaders Speak at Student Internship Event
“The beauty of the TAC education is that you have the freedom to do anything you want,” Lannette Turicchi, president of Falling Upwards Productions, told students at a new event, the “TAC Internship Initiative,” at Thomas Aquinas College, California, last week. “With the self-knowledge you gain, you can get any job you want.”
Jointly hosted by the College’s Office of Career Services and the student Business Club, the event focused on what students can do to prepare for summer internships and future careers. In addition to Mrs. Turicchi, the panel included her husband, Scott, CEO of Consensus Cloud Solutions and chairman of the College’s Board of Governors, as well as several alumni: Attorney Raymond Tittmann (’94), entrepreneur and executive Shane O’Reilly (’95), Peter Lafave (’13) of Elevance Health, and the College’s president, Dr. Paul J. O’Reilly (’84).
The panelists shared how the education at Thomas Aquinas College has aided them in their careers. One common thread throughout their stories was the power of critical thinking, an ability cultivated by the College’s use of the Discussion Method in its classes. “You’re given the ability to think,” said Mr. Turicchi. “You are more able to identify what exactly the question at hand is. If you can’t answer the first question, you can’t answer anything after.” Mr. Tittmann added that TAC enables graduates to “think creatively,” and to acknowledge when and how they might be wrong, “without being made out to be a fool.”
Following their testimonials, panelists discussed the importance of networking, noting that they — as well as the broader network of TAC alumni working in every conceivable professional field — are more than eager to support the College’s students in any way they can. The event concluded with a Q&A session, after which students and panelists continued their conversations at a reception in the St. Cecilia Hall foyer.
The Office of Career Service and the Business Club will follow up with another event, “TAC Career Day” on February 4, at which representatives of various companies will come to campus to recruit students for jobs and internships.
