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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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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.
College Hosts Alumni Career Panel
The Thomas Aquinas College Career Center hosted six business professionals, including three alumni, on the California campus on October 4 for a panel discussion of how graduates of the College can leverage their Catholic liberal education in the business world.
The discussion took place in the Fritz B. Burns Auditorium of St. Cecilia Hall, where students heard from Elizabeth Perry (’14), a customer success manager at eduMe; Nathan Haggard (’99), a retired systems engineer and special projects lead at Apple; Michael Veltri, a major gifts officer at the Catholic Leadership Institute; Peter Kretschmer, operations lead analyst at the Cigna Group’s Operations Leadership Development Program; and Ray Walshe, vice president and regional underwriter at Starr Technical Risks Agency. Moderating the panel was Ray Tittman (’94), founder and senior partner at the TittmannWeix law firm in Los Angeles.
Dan Selmeczy (’08), college and career advisor, opened the event with a prayer and introduced the panelists, and then it was off to the races. Among other topics, panelists addressed how students can make the most of their liberal arts background in the workplace, with Mr. Walshe advising students to “promote the critical-thinking skills” they acquire through the Discussion Method. The speakers also emphasized the importance of interviewing well, with Mr. Veltri reminding students that they needed to make a “memorable, positive, and authentic” impression on future employers.
Afterward, students mingled with the professionals in the adjoining lobby, enjoying refreshments and each other’s company as they networked and considered follow-up questions on the heels of the panel discussion.
