-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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?
-
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.
-
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.
Thomas Aquinas College Receives $2 Million Grant from Dan Murphy Foundationin Honor of Late President
SANTA PAULA, CA-December 23, 2009-President-elect Dr. Michael F. McLean has announced that the Dan Murphy Foundation of Los Angeles had approved at its December 1st meeting a grant of $2 million to Thomas Aquinas College in honor of the school's late president, Dr. Thomas E. Dillon, who was killed in an automobile accident last spring. Said Richard A. Grant, President of the Dan Murphy Foundation, "The Trustees of the Dan Murphy Foundation are pleased to make this contribution in memory of Dr. Dillon, in recognition of his great achievements on behalf of Thomas Aquinas College."
Dr. McLean explained further, "This magnificent grant is being made as a lead gift to the college's new capital campaign, the goal of which is to complete all of the funding for Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel. That was a project dear to Tom's heart, and we are so grateful the Dan Murphy Foundation has chosen to honor him in this way."
According to Vice President for Development John Quincy Masteller, the $7 million capital campaign will be 18 months in duration, concluding on June 30, 2011. "During that time, officials of the college plan to approach old friends and new," he explained, "seeking major gifts for the chapel project." When finished, the entire chapel project, including related infrastructure and road, will have been completed.
Said Richard Grant, "It is hoped the Foundation's grant will be an impetus to complete the College's capital campaign as a tribute to Dr. Dillon's tireless efforts in building the Thomas Aquinas campus. This beautiful chapel exemplifies Tom Dillon's devotion to the Roman Catholic Church and Thomas Aquinas College."
Noting that Dr. Dillon's successor has now been chosen, Mr. Grant added, "The Foundation's trustees make the contribution in the confidence that Thomas Aquinas College, under the leadership of Dr. Michael McLean, will attain new levels of academic excellence as an institution devoted to Catholic liberal education."
For more information and to view photographs of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel, visit the college's website at: http://thomasaquinas.edu/development/campaign/chapel/name.html