Inspire the Search for Purpose
To lay the foundation for a lifetime of flourishing, we will deepen our commitment to guiding students to seek their purpose and vocation—core dimensions of a meaningful life. Through both academic and co-curricular experiences, all Tommies will engage in opportunities to develop the skills of reflection, listening, discernment, and storytelling—essential tools for understanding themselves and their calling in the world. The Purpose Project will serve as a catalyst for this work, coordinating and expanding university-wide efforts to weave purpose and vocation exploration into the student journey. Anchored in our Catholic mission, we will accompany students as they explore where their gifts and values meet the world's needs—cultivating a sense of purpose rooted in dignity, solidarity, and faith. Tommies will encounter intentionally designed experiences that not only guide them toward meaningful lives and careers, but also shape their character, sense of responsibility, and capacity to contribute to the common good.