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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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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.
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Note: Due to technical difficulties, the very beginning of Cardinal O’Brien’s address is missing from the audio file below. Please pardon the inconvenience.
Note: Each year the graduating class elects one of its members to present the Senior Address at Commencement. Upon graduation, this year’s speaker, Felicity Seeley of Santa Paula, California, intends to pursue a career in writing.
On Wednesday, as members of the Senior Class completed their last final examination, they greeted one another with hugs and congratulations on the academic quadrangle. After all arrived they then headed down to the campus ponds for a celebratory swim:
The soon-to-be graduates then met up again at lunchtime in St. Joseph’s Commons, where they proudly announced to the underclassmen their accomplishments — measured in tutorial hours, seminar hours, final examinations, papers, and, of course, a senior thesis.
Note: Each year the president of Thomas Aquinas College hosts a dinner on the Wednesday before Commencement as a chance for members of the faculty and staff to bid farewell to the graduating class. The President, Dean, and Assistant Dean all speak to the Seniors and, customarily, the Seniors present a gift to the College. Below are President Michael F. McLean’s remarks and a photographic slideshow from this year’s dinner.
- Images for Sale: Commencement Photos and Portraits
- Slideshows: Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement
- Text & Audio: Cardinal O’Brien’s Commencement Address
When members of the Class of 2014 arrive at the President’s Dinner tonight, awaiting them at each place setting will be a gift from the College — and from an anonymous friend.
On May 17, Thomas Aquinas College celebrated its 40th Commencement Exercises, honoring the 82 members of the Class of 2014. The day began with the Baccalaureate Mass of the Holy Spirit in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel. This year’s Commencement Speaker, His Eminence Edwin Cardinal O’Brien, Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, served as the principal celebrant and homilist:
In a longstanding tradition, the younger classes at Thomas Aquinas College take turns each spring bidding farewell to the soon-to-be-departing seniors. On Saturday evening the juniors had their opportunity, hosting a dinner for the Class of 2014 on the academic quadrangle, followed by a dance in St. Thomas Plaza.