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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
Meet the Prefects: Kevin Murphy (’22)
The article below is part of a series introducing students and their families to the prefects for the 2021 Great Books High Summer Program. To read the series in full as it published, visit the Summer Program Blog.
Rising senior Kevin Murphy (NE’22) from St. Louis, Missouri, is returning for his third Summer Program on the New England campus this July. Like many of his fellow prefects, one of Kevin’s favorite moments during both of his previous years on the program was enjoying kayaking on the Connecticut River. “It is a perfect complement to the hard work students do in the classroom, and the Connecticut River is truly beautiful,” he says.
Kevin plans to delve deeply into the rich spiritual life offered during the two weeks of the program: “I’ve recognized each year that I’ve done the program the utmost importance of the time we spend in Mass, in praying the Rosary, and in our other devotions,” he attests. “I want to make that a bigger focus in my participation this summer!”
Kevin advises this year’s attendees to branch out beyond the first circle of friends they make upon their arrival. “Be willing to have conversations with everyone,” he says. “The people who could really change your life might not be the people you are most immediately drawn to.”
Kevin hopes to spend his free time this summer reading extracurricular material, as well as brushing up on his Latin. A talented athlete, he is nearly impossible to match on the soccer field. He is looking forward to facing off with this year’s attendees, so bring your cleats if you are up for a challenge!