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About
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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A Catholic Life
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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Admission & Aid
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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Students & Parents
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.
Hard Work in the Service of Others: Jerry Coughlin (’17)
When he graduated from Thomas Aquinas College four years ago, Jerry Coughlin (’17) credited the College’s program of Catholic liberal education with teaching him “how to get through a lot of work.” He also said that, moving forward, he wanted “to do something that uses my mind and my hands, and something that is helpful for other people.”
Four years later, we can now see how Mr. Coughlin is putting his ability to work hard to the the service of others — as a medical student at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland. The school recently featured Mr. Coughlin on its Instagram account, where he cited “the biomechanics involved with gait” as the most interesting thing he’s learned in its podiatry program to date.
“After just one semester of biomechanics, I find myself analyzing random strangers and trying to figure out where in the foot or ankle they may have an issue,” he says. “It’s like a little puzzle game that I can play in my head, regardless of where I am.”
May God bless him in his work!