52 Hours to Give
5:00 pm on April 17 – 9:00 pm on April 19
Our third annual 52 Hours to Give recognizes the founding year of St. Thomas Aquinas College (1952) and is a call to action to invest in the future of students and the College as a whole. We need the generosity of the entire St. Thomas Aquinas family — alumni, friends, and parents — to empower and inspire our Spartans to ignite their passions!
Student Spotlights
Abigail H. ’27 | Early Childhood and Childhood Education
My college journey was a little rough in the beginning. I actually started at another college but for a number of reasons, it only lasted 24 hours as I realized it was not the right choice for me. It was Labor Day, and my mom and I decided to come to St. Thomas Aquinas College to see if they would allow me to start classes. Everyone at the College was able to help me out so quickly. I started class the next day, and that changed my whole experience. I knew I was going to receive so much guidance and support throughout my college journey and I could not be more grateful.
What I have valued most about my St. Thomas Aquinas experience is the fact that my professors have been so welcoming and supportive. I have also had the opportunity to be a part of the Women’s Basketball team as Team Manager!
My career goal is to be an elementary school teacher with the chance to be able to help children that are struggling and make them feel safe and valued. My mom is a Spartan alumna of ’96 and ’03, and as an elementary school teacher, she is one of the greatest teachers that I know. I want to become just like my mom one day.
Being a recipient of many scholarships, it has made such a difference in managing the financial burdens of college. My family and I are overjoyed that I am able to follow in my mom’s footsteps and other alumni like her. We are very grateful to those who give generously to help students like me find, develop, and pursue our passions every day!
St. Christopher T. ’26 | Marketing
What I value most able my St. Thomas Aquinas College experience is the people I have met. I’ve learned so many things about a variety of cultures and I am able to see how different people interact with each other. This has allowed me to grow personally in many ways, gaining greater understanding of myself and others.
I have come to enjoy interacting with people from all over the world and all kinds of cultures. I want to use my college experiences to be the best I can possibly be, and for the benefit of the world around me.
To those who have chosen to invest in the future of students like me, I offer my sincere thanks. Your gift is not only an investment in the College, but in the students here. The return on your investment is our ability to go out and accomplish our dreams, our goals, and our passions. Your generosity shows that you believe in us, and that means more than anything!
Areas of Support
Provides unrestricted funds to address current and most pressing needs at the College, and is also a key source for supplemental student financial aid.
Provides emergency financial support to at-risk students who are facing unforeseen challenges that could keep them from beginning or continuing their education at St. Thomas Aquinas College.
A primary focus at St. Thomas Aquinas College — has programs and resources dedicated to ensuring the social, emotional, and physical well-being of our Spartans so they can thrive in college and beyond.
Provides the opportunity for our Spartan student-athletes to gain life long knowledge, build determination and sportsmanship, develop critical skills, and make lifelong friendships on and off the field of play.
President Daly is committed to the gift of education, and our students need your help now more than ever: “Simply put, we will not allow financial need to prevent a deserving student from receiving an education.”