President Chillo’s Message
Welcome to Thomas More University. Whether you are a prospective student, parent, alumnus, or friend, I appreciate your interest in our community. Here, faith and reason work in harmony, academic excellence is inseparable from personal formation, and every student is encouraged to discover not only what they will do, but who they are called to become.
Our namesake, St. Thomas More, reminds us that education is ultimately about the pursuit of truth and the formation of character. His courage, integrity, and fidelity to conscience continue to inspire our mission. Guided by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we seek to educate and prepare men and women who are intellectually curious, and are committed to lives of service rooted in justice, compassion, and respect for the dignity of every person.
This is also reflected in our Four Characteristics of a Saint: Hospitality, Humility, Service, and Stewardship. They are promises that define how we welcome others, how we lead, and how we serve. We educate the whole person—mind, heart, and spirit—preparing our graduates to excel in their professions while contributing to their communities and the common good.
In 2026 The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges recognized Thomas More as the highest-ranked institution in Kentucky and the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati region for graduate salaries, affirming the exceptional value and return on investment of a Thomas More education.
Yet these distinctions do not define us. Our true measure is found in our students and alumni: teachers, nurses, business leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs, ministers, and citizens who lead with competence, conscience, and compassion.
As a Catholic university, we welcome students of every faith and background into a community grounded in thoughtful dialogue, mutual respect, and the search for truth. I invite you to discover a place where academic excellence is animated by faith, achievement is measured by both success and service, and every student is encouraged to answer God’s call with confidence, generosity, and hope.
It is my privilege to welcome you to Thomas More University. May God bless you as you discern the next step in your journey, and may you find here a community that inspires you to seek truth, lead with courage, and serve with joy.
Go Saints!
Joseph L. Chillo, LP.D
President
Vision Statement
As Thomas More University fulfills its stated mission, we envision our school clearly known for its commitment to academic excellence in the liberal arts and in career preparation. To achieve our mission, we resolve to maintain a student/faculty ratio that permits small classes, individual attention, and close faculty relationships.
As a necessary foundation, we will develop an endowment sufficient to support high quality academic and extracurricular programs while we minimize tuition increases.
In response to the spirit of our University community, we will provide an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and respect that is ever apparent to ourselves and to visitors alike.
Ultimately, we at Thomas More University have committed ourselves to the integrity, concern for justice, and service to others for which our Spiritual Patron and namesake – Saint Thomas More – is so justly renowned.
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