News Archive - Aquinas College

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.
Former Aquinas Student Co-Founds Protein Ice Cream Company
You may have seen Protein Pints, a new protein-packed ice cream product, in the news recently. What you might not know is the product got its start here at Aquinas College.

A Day In The Life of a Sustainability Intern at Frederik Meijer Gardens
We visited Aidan Donnelly at his sustainability internship with Frederik Meijer Gardens on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 to see how Aquinas students put what they learn in class into action.