News Archive - Aquinas College
Merry Christmas from Aquinas College - 2023
Aquinas College President Alicia Córdoba and First Gentleman George Blanchet would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. Please know how grateful and honored we are to be part of the Aquinas College family.
Aquinas Students Gather Truckloads of Donations for Mel Trotter Ministries
For the past three years, Aquinas Professor Mark O’Toole has assigned a special project to his fall classes. As they learn about the fundamentals of business, they also put those lessons into practice for a good cause: gathering donations for Mel Trotter Ministries, a nonprofit organization at the...
Aquinas Performing Arts Center Celebrates 20 Years of Theatre on Campus
For the last 20 years, the Aquinas PAC has been home to not only productions by the Aquinas Theatre Department, but also Circle Theatre and the Catholic Secondary schools. In a collaboration unlike any in the country, these theatre organizations share space, support one another, and remind audiences...
History Comes Alive for Students At Community Archives and Research Center
Longer class periods in Aquinas’ block model pilot program mean students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in each subject. For this history class, that means they have time to visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s off-site collections and see the past up close.
AQ Cultural Learning Trip with Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
Immersive learning allows students to explore the culture of indigenous people in Michigan.
Aquinas Students are Taking College One Class at a Time, Literally
Citing increased focus, reduced stress, flexibility, friendships and memorable experiences, students are thriving in the Block Model pilot program, also known as one-class-at-a-time scheduling.
The Hauntings of Aquinas College
Are there ghosts on the campus of Aquinas College? Footsteps, voices and lights are just a few of the eerie reports of staff, faculty and students who live, study and work there. Read strange stories from Holmdene, Brookby, and Browne Center.
Study Tables Offers Welcoming Community Space and Academic Support
Thanks to the Study Tables program, if students get stuck or stressed while working in the library, a wealth of resources are only a few steps away. Faculty and staff office hours, peer tutors, and Writing Center consultants are there every weekday to support students.
Aquinas College to Cover Full Tuition and Fees for Eligible Freshman
The Aquinas Assurance will allow eligible low-income families to send their 2024 high school graduates to Aquinas with no out-of-pocket payments towards standard tuition or fees.
Program Builds Skills, Confidence and Connections among STEM Students
Seven years after its founding, the Juan Olivarez STEM Scholars Program continues to provide participants with the resources, community support and skill building workshops they need to succeed at Aquinas College.