Thomas College announces 402 undergraduate students earned honors designations for the Spring 2026 term, representing 68 percent of the undergraduate student body. Students named to […]
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Press Release
Dear Students, Colleagues, Trustees, and Friends of the College, If you’ve been following me on social media, you may have noticed a little something new
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Letter from the President
Congratulations to all our graduates! We are so proud of you. View the full 2026 Graduate list of our graduating students for the 132nd Commencement.
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Commencement
Waterville, Maine, May 2026 — Thomas College announces a new master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling set to launch in Fall 2026 that will
Waterville, Maine, April 2026 — Thomas College is proud to announce the launch of its new Bachelor of Science in Athletic Coaching, a dynamic undergraduate
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WATERVILLE, MAINE, April 2026 — Thomas College is hosting a five-day, five-night, hands-on education camp, Adult Working Canine Training Camp. Hosted on Thomas College’s campus
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Dear Students, Colleagues, Trustees, and Friends of the College, Last month you might have seen reporting about the Maine State Spelling Bee, the contest that
Nearly 100 high school students from across Maine gathered at Thomas College in Waterville on April 10 to explore STEM for an inspiring day of
Nearly 100 Students Explore STEM at Girls in Science Day at Thomas College Read Post »
Academics
WATERVILLE, MAINE, April 2026 — Thomas College announces a $1.2 million dollar gift from the estate of Susan C. Jacques ‘47 to establish the Susan
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This July, Thomas College is hosting a five-day, five-night, hands-on education camp, Adult Working Canine Training Camp. Hosted on Thomas College’s campus in Waterville, Maine
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Community
Luke Shorty, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, is known for his contagious positivity, relationship building, supportive nature, and dedication to students and colleagues. Luke,
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Employee Recognition
Thomas College is pleased to announce its 2026 Commencement honorary degree recipients: Kim Lindlof, longtime President and CEO of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce; Bill
At the end of March, the Thomas College community says goodbye to Leta Bilodeau after more than 10 years. Leta served as the Executive Assistant
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WATERVILLE, MAINE, March 2026 — Thomas College is proud to announce that Dr. Joyce Taylor Gibson has been named to its Board of Trustees. Gibson,
WATERVILLE, MAINE, March 2026 — Thomas College is hosting a Graduate Open House on April 23, 2026, at 4-5 p.m. Open to professionals who are
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Press Release
Last week, Thomas College welcomed 38 businesses to campus for a highly successful Spring Career Fair hosted by our Director of Professional and Career Development,
Thomas College Hosts Nearly 40 Businesses and Organizations for Spring Career Fair Read Post »
Professional & Career Development
WATERVILLE, MAINE, March 2026 — Thomas College announces New York Times Best Selling author and media and sports executive Bill Burke as its 2026 Commencement
Engaging 90 students from Central Maine for a real-world business experience. Waterville, Maine, March 2026 — Thomas College, in partnership with Junior Achievement of Maine
Thomas College Powers Maine’s Future Workforce as JA Titan Host Site Read Post »
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WATERVILLE, MAINE, March 2026 — Thomas College is proud to announce that Jeff Hubert, of Augusta, Maine, has been named to its Board of Trustees.
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Two Dexter Regional High School students are the recipients of the Bill and Joan Alfond Family Scholarship for Fall 2026: Ella-marie Buschmann and Peyton Dodge.
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Academics
WATERVILLE, ME, March 2026 — Thomas College is excited to welcome high school students from across Maine and beyond to participate in its 2026 summer
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Sammy Grimaldi, First Year Experience Coordinator, is known for her genuine commitment to Thomas College students and providing them with a meaningful experience where they
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Employee Recognition
Thomas College’s Nate Pelsma was recently featured on FoxBangor News about the newly launched Corporate Campus to strengthen Maine’s workforce, including providing professional development to
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Community In the News
WATERVILLE, Maine, February 2026 — Thomas College is proud to announce a new partnership with Central Maine Motors to deliver customized, on-site professional development and
WATERVILLE, MAINE, February 2026 —Thomas College Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Julia Saloni recently received a Maine Space Grant Consortium grant of $5,000 to develop
Dear Students, Colleagues, Trustees, and Friends of the College, If you follow me on social media (@thomascollegepres), you know that last week I had the
Maine Needs Higher Education Read Post »
Letter from the PresidentBy Fuad Alew ’26 When Jonathan Grady was a kid in central Pennsylvania, the time he spent after school with his friends was not too
Jonathan Grady: From Playing Teacher to Being a Teacher Read Post »
Faculty
By Maeve Hickok ’27 Strolling the halls of Thomas College you might find yourself engulfed in the long shadow of a campus enigma. Officially, he’s
Tall Paul: Part Legend, Part Security Read Post »
Campus Life
By Bismark Akoto ’26 On a fall afternoon in the Hall of Flags, Thomas College’s campus felt more global than ever before. Flags from different
How Luke Shorty Brought the World to Thomas College Read Post »
Campus Life
By Karen Winfree ’28 As a third-year transfer student, I bring a perspective shaped by experiences from another college. Hearing president, Jeannine Diddle-Uzzi’s vision for
AI is Reshaping How Students Learn and How Professors Teach Read Post »
AcademicsWATERVILLE, MAINE, February 2026— Registration is now open for Thomas College’s annual Dirty Dog Mud Run. Open to the public, this year’s run will take
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Press Release
John Suga, Executive Director of Physical Plant and Campus Planning, is known for his energy and collaborative nature. John, an employee of the College for
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Employee RecognitionWATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2026 — Thomas College is pleased to announce a partnership with Gould Academy to extend professional and graduate education offerings to more than
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Press Release
Dear Students, Colleagues, Trustees, and Friends of the College, This week we are delighted to have our Terriers back on campus. When the term ends
New Year, New Opportunities Read Post »
Athletics Letter from the President
WATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2026 — Thomas College announces 414 undergraduate students earned honors designations for the Fall 2025 term, representing 62 percent of the undergraduate
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Press ReleaseWATERVILLE, Maine, January 2025 — Thomas College successfully hosted its first event under the NASA-Supported Robotics Initiative on Saturday, January 10, welcoming students from across
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Press ReleaseWATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2026 — Thomas College is hosting a Winter Open House on February 13, 2026, at 9 a.m. Open to high school students
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Nina Brickett, Controller, is known for her tenacious work ethic and her deep commitment and love for the Thomas community. Nina, an employee of
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Employee RecognitionFor Owen Fish ’25, M.B.A. ’26, the decision to continue his education reflects a commitment to growth and a deep appreciation for the foundation he
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Graduate & Professional Studies Life After Thomas
President Jeannine Diddle Uzzi is the guest for a 50-minute episode of the EdUp Experience Podcast in December where she talks about her first year
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In the News
Early Childhood Education student Brittney Cayford ’25, of Waterville, Maine is spending her student teaching experience at Educare Central Maine in Waterville, teaching schools in preschool ages 3 to 5. “My
Gaining Real-World Teaching Experience at Educare Central Maine Read Post »
Academics Thomas MagazineThis fall, Thomas College announced the Thomas Teaching Cooperative, a bold new residency program from the Lunder School of Education that aims to prepare the next generation of educators
Increasing Affordability, Addressing Maine’s Teacher Shortage Read Post »
Academics Thomas MagazineAndrea Thebarge was recently appointed Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics following her service in the position on an interim basis. She will also continue in her role as Head
History Made: Thomas College Appoints First Woman VP of Athletics Read Post »
Athletics Thomas MagazineBrianna Roach ’26 always knew she would be responsible for funding her own education. Growing up in Lisbon Falls, Maine, her father’s ongoing medical challenges meant her mother
How Scholarships Transformed Bri’s Thomas College Journey Read Post »
Thomas MagazineWhen Ada DiYenno graduated from a large university in New Hampshire in 2023 with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Marketing, she was eager
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Graduate & Professional Studies Thomas Magazine
Computer Science student Calotica Oppong ’26 spent her summer interning with Bangor Savings Bank in their IT department. She used her computer science degree to focus on a project to enhance IT
Career Experience to Put Her Ahead Read Post »
Professional & Career Development Thomas MagazineLaura Holden ’25 is graduating this month from Thomas College and already has a job in her field. The Environmental Science graduate will begin her
Laura Holden ’25 Turns Passion for the Outdoors into a Career Read Post »
Academics
Dear Students, Colleagues, Trustees, and Friends of the College, If you know me, you know that I look forward to turning the clocks back each
Welcoming the Solstice Read Post »
Letter from the President
WATERVILLE, Maine, December 2025— Thomas College announced today the launch of a new NASA-supported K–12 robotics initiative funded through the Maine Space Grant Consortium, aimed at
Mackenzie Osborne, Assistant Director of Donor Engagement, is known for her attention to detail and hard work ethic. Mackenzie, an employee of the College for
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Employee Recognition