Aquinas College

Aquinas College had its origins in the Novitiate Normal School begun by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids in 1886 in Traverse City. The Novitiate Normal School was transferred to Grand Rapids in 1911, and in 1922 it evolved into Sacred Heart (later Marywood) College.

Aquinas students receive a four year liberal arts education with over 100 majors and minors, which prepares them for employment, lifelong learning, and critical thinking. Students make real the vision of the college: Aquinas College is an exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community.

In recognition of the importance of stimulating intellectual curiosity in all disciplines, we seek:

• to extend the opportunity to participate in research/creative activities to all students.
• to encourage and promote student-faculty collaboration across all disciplines.
• to foster dissemination of this work,
• and to find resources for increased opportunities