Thomas Aquinas College Finalizing Purchase of Northfield Campus; Classes May Begin Fall 2018

A May 2 celebration will mark the transfer of ownership of what was originally the campus of a girls' school established by 19th century evangelist Dwight Moody to Thomas Aquinas College.  The private, four-year institution, founded by Catholic lay people in California, had agreed earlier in the year to receive ownership from the National Christian Foundation, pending site review and permit requirements.  The college plans to open an East Coast branch on the 217-acre property in the fall of 2018, contingent upon approval of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.