Aquinas College

There is a phrase Tim Tierney returns to again and again when he talks about his forty-plus years in banking: do the right thing. It sounds simple. He is the first to tell you it is not.

Tim graduated from Aquinas College in 1983 with a degree in business and a moral framework that, he believes, made all the difference.

Read the full story: https://www.aquinas.edu/news/2026/tim-tierney-spotlight.html

Today marks the first STAR Day for summer 2026!

Each STAR Day consists of a variety of activities, including academic advising with a faculty member. At the conclusion of the experience, each new Saint will be registered for their Fall semester courses.

If you haven’t signed up for yours already, make sure you do that soon! https://www.aquinas.edu/offices/registrar/star-day/index.html

Would you choose a college for its “Vibes?”

Aquinas has once again been recognized for its natural beauty, ranking 3rd in the 10 most beautiful college campuses in Michigan.

Take a gander at the original article from “The Gander:”: https://gandernewsroom.com/local/the-10-most-beautiful-college-campuses-in-michigan/

Save the Date! Join us for Homecoming this fall on September 18 -19, a fun weekend for everyone to be on campus.
Check out the Homecoming events!
https://www.aquinas.edu/offices/alumni/homecoming.html

Still basking in the glow of Commencement 2026, we want to give a shout-out to our amazing Aquinas College faculty. Thank you for your meaningful, personal connections with each of our Aquinas students. Your mentorship and compassion change lives and change the world.

Imagine waking up to find your bank account locked, your email compromised, or a hospital system offline. Cybersecurity is the work that prevents those scenarios from becoming a reality.

And we now offer a Cybersecurity major at Aquinas!

We’ll teach you how to think like someone who’s trying to cause harm, then to build the right process at the right time to protect against them. And this major isn’t just for programmers and coders. We’ll show you the basics, but our goal is to teach you how to think through complex scenarios, taking into account things like defense, systems, compliance, and organizational risk.

To explore the new classes, visit: https://www.aquinas.edu/academics/computer-technology/cybersecurity.html

“So… Aquinas has a new major in AI Literacy. How does that work within the college’s vision to prepare the whole person to lead a life of purpose and success in service to a just and sustainable world?”

We’re glad you asked!

Our focus is on literacy and ethical usage. In the AI Literacy major, students will learn about iterative prompting, search, and functional evaluation metrics that power both productive and creative uses of AI. They will learn to ask questions like “Who is harmed when efficiency becomes the highest value?” and “How can we work together to reduce the environmental impacts?”

Just take a look at the classes and descriptions on our webpage: https://www.aquinas.edu/academics/computer-technology/artificial-intelligence-literacy.html

➕ AI for Everyone
➕ AI for Decision-Making
➕ AI for Creativity and Design
➕ AI Ethics

Have you heard? Aquinas College has three new majors in Computer Technology! 🥳

These new majors include Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy, Cybersecurity, and Esports and Gaming Administration. Students can enroll in classes as early as fall 2026.

It’s no secret that new technologies create constant change in our businesses and in our communities. Employers today increasingly recognize the value of an education that develops both technical abilities and the durable human skills that technology cannot replace.

These new programs reflect Aquinas College’s commitment to preparing students for the rapidly evolving job market while keeping them rooted in prayer, service, and community.

Read more: https://www.aquinas.edu/news/2026/three-new-aquinas-majors.html

As we fully transition into summer, we would like to thank everyone who attended our 2026 Commencement Ceremony and Baccalaureate Mass.

Check out the photo galleries for the Class of 2026 graduation events: https://aquinascollege.mediavalet.com/portals/class-of-2026-events

We will continue to add photos, so make sure to check back in throughout the next week.

Congratulations to Professor Mark O’Toole, who is retiring this year and has just received emeritus status at the 2026 commencement ceremony this past Saturday.

Professor O’Toole, your impact is felt across the campus, and you are leaving a legacy that won't be forgotten. Thank you for your years of outstanding service.