Commencement 2023 Graduate List
Congratulations to all our graduates! We are so proud of you. Here is a full list of our graduating students for the 129th Commencement:
Congratulations to all our graduates! We are so proud of you. Here is a full list of our graduating students for the 129th Commencement:
Dr. Katie Rybakova, Associate Professor of Education and Chair of the Peter and Paula Lunder School of Education, is known for passion, energy, and commitment to students and for her […]
What are some tips you would give to students, staff and faculty for experiencing the best possible WiFi when they are on campus? First, check to see how fast your […]
To the Thomas College Community, Since the pandemic began, Thomas College has regularly updated and refined our COVID-19 protocols and policies to provide the safest possible environment for our community […]
Mikaela Ziobro, Senior Director of Graduate and Professional Studies, is known for strategic thinking, problem solving skills, and dedication to the mission of Thomas College. Mikaela, an employee of the […]
Alumna Kayla (Collins) LeBlanc ’15 recently landed a new job as a PACE (Persistence and Continuing Education) Coordinator for Campus Compact in New Hampshire. She’ll be working with high school […]
Meredith Wheeler ’20 recently landed a new job as the Marketing Director for STEVE SMITH Trial Lawyers in Augusta. She’s in charge of regularly updating and creating content for the […]
Saige Allard ’21, MS ’22 took the opportunity to accelerate her degrees at Thomas College to the next level. She recently graduated with her Master’s in Criminology in one year […]
Thomas College alumnus Julian Margitza recently landed a new job as General Manager at Scott’s Recreation in Manchester, Maine. Julian earned his Business Management degree here and has since used […]
Written by Connor Pellerin ’23 Every year, Thomas College welcomes in a new class of rising first years who are ready to take on the collegiate experience. With this, they […]
Seth Reed, Admissions Counselor, is known for his kind heart and his incredible ability to connect with anyone. Seth, an employee of the College for a year a half, is […]
Each year, Dr. Thomas Edwards, the Thomas College Provost, challenges athletic teams to post a team cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the fall term. Because so many teams were routinely […]
Eric Newton’s job involves providing beautiful places for the people of Portland, Maine to enjoy. As the Horticultural Supervisor for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, Eric has worked hard […]
Carol Jollotta, of Counseling Services, is known for commitment to students and her kind and calm demeanor. Carol, an employee of the College for more than six years, is […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, 12/15/2022 – Thomas College is pleased to announce a partnership with the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) to extend graduate education to all employees of MMA member municipalities in the state […]
Luke Shorty, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, is known for his bubbly personality and incredible problem-solving skills. Luke, an employee of the college for a little under a year, is […]
Allison Moloney, Assistant Professor of Science, is known for her vibrant personality and dedication to Thomas College. Allison, an employee of the College since 2020, is being recognized as this […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, 10/19/2022 – Thomas College is proud to announce the dedication of its new sports center for student athletes. The facility is named the Sukeforth Family Sports Center in […]
The Thomas College Office of Professional and Career Development is hosting Career Readiness Week, October 17 – 21, 2022. Each day there will be events happening around campus that are […]
WATERVILLE, ME, 10/11/2022 – Thomas College is proud to welcome Lisa Sockabasin, co-CEO of Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, as the keynote speaker headlining the institution’s 2022 Diversity Week. Held […]
Thomas College is pleased to announce our Fall Diversity Week, held from October 11 to 14, 2022. This is a special time during the fall semester where the terrier family gets […]
Pat Goodnow, who is the Thomas College Accounting Clerk and an administrative assistant, is known for her welcoming personality and dedication to Thomas College Pat, an employee of the college […]
The Thomas College Office of Graduate and Professional Studies welcomed two new staff members to their team earlier this fall. Mike Akanji ’15 M.B.A. ‘17 joined the team as the […]
Thomas College has hired a new team of Social Media Ambassadors to help show the world what Thomas is all about. Julia Reny, Gavin Bourgoin, and Aubrey Schaeffer are the […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, 9/26/2022 – Thomas College is pleased to announce a partnership with Lee Academy to extend graduate education in the Master’s of Education (M.S.Ed.) degree program to the school’s 16 faculty members. The partnership offers […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, 9/26/2022 – Thomas College’s Lunder School of Education (LSOE) has updated its field experience requirements in response to the critical substitute teacher shortage in central Maine. The new policy increases […]
Connor Pellerin ’23 is an English major who decided that Admissions work was a dream he wanted to become a reality. Today, he is the Underclassmen Recruiter for the Thomas […]
In May, Sam Falla became the first person in his family to graduate from college. During his time at Thomas, Sam worked hard both academically and financially, receiving honors and […]
If you work in Maine, there is a good chance you know someone or work with someone who attended Thomas College. Thomas alumni are proud of their education and love […]
Gary Soucy, a born and raised Mainer, chose to complete a graduate degree from Thomas College to further his career and support the local Maine economy. During his time completing […]
Thomas College is excited to announce the addition of four new undergraduate academic programs for the Fall of 2022: Business and Liberal Arts, Entrepreneurship-Creativity and Innovation, Entrepreneurship-Intrapreneurship and Corporate Leadership, […]
Jeannine Ross, Director of Student Financial Services, is known for her fierce dedication to students and contagious laugh. Jeannine, an employee of the College for nearly two decades, is being […]
This blog is created by Thomas College students for Thomas College students. Career Navigators are peer coaches focused on helping students with developing their professional skills. This blog will be […]
It is with a heavy heart we share the news that alumnus and long-time former employee Rob Callahan ’88, MBA ’96 passed away unexpectedly last week. Rob was a 1984 […]
Abbey Violette ’23 jumped into the business world by pursuing a degree in Marketing Management at Thomas College. This summer she is taking the next step in her career as a […]
We’re so excited to welcome you to campus this fall! Here are a few reminders as you prepare for your next adventure: Submit your photo for your photo ID. This […]
Tiffany Laing M.S. ’22 stepped on the Thomas College campus for the first time when she arrived to pick up her regalia ahead of Commencement. Tiffany began her career in […]
It is rare to know fresh out of college what you want to do with the rest of your life. It is even more uncommon to graduate with a fully […]
Hannah Crayton ‘22 is confident she can make a difference with her degree and experience from Thomas, right here in Maine. “I really didn’t think it would be possible. I’m […]
Connor Pellerin ’23 is putting what he has learned so for as an English student to use at his summer internship. He is currently a Drop Zone Manager and Marketer […]
Thomas College is blessed with people who truly make an impact on students’ lives and care about their success. One of those special people over the last decade has been […]
To the Thomas College Community, It is hard to believe that we are already in July and our return to campus is only weeks away! I hope everyone is having […]
Kyleigh Murchinson ’22 graduated this spring with a degree in psychology and a deep understanding of what she wants for her future. Like most college students, she did not always have […]
Not many people can lay claim to being a decorated U.S. Military veteran; an accomplished business finance professional; an innovative real estate owner; a proud father who gives back to […]
Dr. Alicia Wilcox, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, has become well known across campus for her engaging teaching style; her wealth of knowledge; and her passion for educating our students […]
From the moment she stepped foot on campus, Amanda stood out amongst the crowd. She was an honors student, a resident assistant, a finance tutor, and a student ambassador. During […]
Jessica Jensen ’22 entered her first year at Thomas College ready for a change. When she began her higher educational journey, she invested in herself by joining the track team and […]
In 2016, Cassandra Thoopsamoot walked across the Thomas College Commencement stage to receive her degree in early childhood education. Six years later, she did it again, receiving her master’s degree […]
Congratulations, you are a Thomas Terrier! Entering college is a big step in your life, and we are here to help you with that transition! One part of the process […]
Congratulations to all of our graduates! We are so proud of you. Here is a full list of our graduating students for the 128th Commencement: Associate in Arts Associate in […]
Starting a clothing company has been a dream for Casey Gallant ‘24 since 2019. He wanted to develop a brand with a message that people could relate to. It is […]
Lindsay (Shepard) Harris has a remarkable story of hard work, self-motivation, and ultimately, success. Lindsay, who now resides in Scarborough with her two sons, has earned the position of Vice […]
We heard from some students who are joining us this fall, and they told us why they chose Thomas College. Here are some of their answers. It’s not too late […]
Congratulations to Thomas grad Katie McAllister ’16, M.B.A. ’18 who was recently named one of the top 30 realtors under the age of 30 by the National Association of Realtors. […]
Hello Future Terrier! Spring has sprung, and it is a very exciting time of year. My name is Delaina, and I am a junior (almost senior!) at Thomas College. I […]
To the Thomas College Community, Nothing is more important to the College than fulfilling the promise of our mission to prepare our students for success in their personal and professional […]
Chris Santiago, Director of Safety and Security, is known for his selfless nature and for leading by example. An employee of the College for almost two years, he is being […]
Kari and RJ met and fell in love during their time at Thomas College as student-athlete undergraduates. Since graduating, both earned their MBAs and have built a beautiful family together, […]
Greetings, I hope everyone had a restful and restorative spring break! I am pleased to share that based on our low incidences of COVID-19 (indicated by our return to campus […]
Amanda Wrigley, Senior Advancement Assistant, is known for her energy, mentorship of students, and sense of humor. Amanda Wrigley, an employee of the College for five and a half years, […]
Dan Atkinson, Thomas College Class of 1982, is the Executive Vice President and third-generation owner of the family run Silvex, Inc., a niche metal company which he has helped to […]
To the Thomas College community, I want to welcome you all back to what I hope has been a successful first week of class for the spring 2022 semester. We […]
To the Thomas College community, Next week our campus will once again come alive with students returning from winter break–rested and ready for our spring 2022 semester. Yet, we must […]
Posted: May 11, 2021 To the Thomas College Community, It is hard to adequately express the joy, gratitude—and frankly, relief–I have felt the last few weeks. Despite the odds and […]
Business Professor Dr. Dan Leland was recently named the Maine representative for a multi-state initiative on Open Educational Resources (OER) through the New England Board of Higher Education. The role […]
Published: December 3, 2020 To the Thomas College Community, It is hard to believe that the fall semester—indeed, the calendar year—is almost over. Our many months of planning and preparation […]
To the Thomas College Community, The tragic and senseless killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis has left me short on words, utterly heart-broken, and haunted by the familiar, painful feeling […]
Published: March 6, 2020 Dear Thomas College Community, The leadership of Thomas College understands and shares that the Novel Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is a major health concern for our […]
Josh Devou ‘17 is known for his excellent customer service and attention to detail with every task and project he takes on. A three-year employee of the College, Josh, Program Coordinator for the Harold Alfond® […]
Alumna and Head Softball Coach Ali Kriegel ’11 and her mom Pam Kriegel P’11 teamed up this fall to support Thomas College’s fundraising efforts. Says Ali, “I think it’s so […]
Meet Tiffany White and you will immediately notice her exuberant, bright personality. Tiffany brings the same energy to her coursework and career plans, and is up front about the impact […]
Kelsie Jardine ‘20 spent her summer a bit differently than she ever has before. Working for Upward Bound as a counselor and teacher gave her insight into what her professional […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, December 2019 – Kennebec Savings Bank President and CEO Andrew Silsby will speak about doing business in a digital world at Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, November 2019 — Do you care about making a difference towards climate change? Not sure how to get others to care and take action, too? Attend Thomas College’s […]
No two days at work look the same for Whitney (Moreau) Raymond ’09, M.B.A. ’10. One day, she could be posting on social media and drafting a newsletter, and the […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2019 — Registration is now open for Thomas College’s annual Thomas Cup competition held on December 7 at Thomas College in Waterville. Open to both high school […]
David Sugden is the epitome of excellent customer service with his efficient responses to technology issues from all over campus and his patient, conscientious nature. A seven-year employee of the College, David […]
This year’s Accounting Alumni Reunion will take place Tuesday, November 19, at Woodhull Public House in Yarmouth, Maine. The gathering begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 7:30, with the […]
There are some amazing opportunities to come visit our campus! You’ll be able to meet the people who make Thomas College great – current students, professors and staff. We hope […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2019 — Open to area college students and high school seniors, Thomas College is hosting its annual leadership conference on November 2, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, October 2019–Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on marketing your business with guests from NEWS CENTER Maine. The breakfast will be held […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2019 — The Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College, in partnership with the Central Maine Growth Council, is pleased to announce that it will […]
Lunder School of Education Pamela Thompson was recently published in the New England Journal of Higher Education in an article called Making the Invisible, Visible: Toward Re-Envisioning Teacher Education at […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2019 — Thomas College is excited to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Joseph Moore and Michael D’Appolonia. The addition of […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2019 — High school students and their families are invited to a showcase of all things Thomas College at our Fall Open House events on October 19 or […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2019 – Calling all entrepreneurs and innovators! The third annual Central Maine Converge and Create Weekend will be hosted at Thomas College in Waterville on Friday, November […]
Mike Goldman is known for being a supportive boss and colleague who gets things done for the betterment of the College. A two-year employee of Thomas College, Mike is the Head of […]
As first-year students prepare to begin their journey at Thomas College in Waterville, others are returning this week to close it out. Accelerated MBA-Accounting student Cassidy Pinkham is coming back […]
Senior VP of Advancement Bob Moore ’79 will complete his time at Thomas on September 27 – nine years to the day after he took the role. After taking the […]
Today we remember the life of Thomas College Trustee H. Allen Ryan H’08. Allen passed away September 21, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He was a beloved member […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, September 2019–Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on Domestic Abuse in the Workplace – Considerations for Employers. The breakfast will be held […]
Steve Dyer is known for tirelessly working to prepare students for success in their future professional careers and personal lives. A nine-year employee of the College, Steve is an instructor […]
Congratulations to Mike Salisbury who recently became the new COO of DAVO Technologies in Westbrook, Maine. Mike has 25 years of experience in technical support and administration. At Thomas College, […]
Out of Cianbro’s 46 nationwide interns, Thomas College student Leah Kruse ’19 M.B.A. ’20 was one of five chosen to present on her experiences at Cianbro to the Board of […]
Class of 1981 graduate Kathleen Ryan hosted four students for lunch at her home earlier this month, sharing experiences from her career and advice for entering the professional world after […]
Cybersecurity student Maddie Strout ’20 spent her summer interning at WEX, a payment processing technology firm that was recently named to Fortune Magazine’s list of Fastest-Growing Public Companies. As an […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, August 2019 — Professional development programming at Thomas College will help develop your employees – and, in turn, help your company address the difficulty of training and retaining […]
The Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation is delighted to announce that it is partnering with Bricks Co-working & Innovation Space in downtown Waterville to offer a FREE Entrepreneur Academy […]
Tess McClenahan ‘17 was studying Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology at Thomas College when her advisor, Dr. Joseph Scozzafava, a former family physician and medical examiner, inspired her to try out an […]
This summer, Kelsey Dubay ‘18, M.B.A. ‘19 is interning with General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in their accounting/finance department. In the fall, she will return to Thomas College to finish up the […]
Joe Creta ‘18 was recently promoted to Specialized Business Account Manager at Wayfair in Brunswick. Joe works one-on-one with interior designers and contractors managing, designing and sourcing business projects. At Thomas College, […]
Noah Poulin ’23 is excited to join the Thomas College community this fall. A graduate of Thornton Academy, Noah was involved in the Varsity Ice Hockey and Track teams – […]
Destinee White ’23, from Turner, ME, is attending Thomas College this fall to study elementary education and be a member of the track and field team. “I’m excited to be […]
This summer, basketball standout and business/sport management major Zach MacKinnon ‘20 is interning with the family business – MacKinnon Property Management, which his dad, Michael, owns. Zach is working as […]
Thomas College was featured in Mainebiz Magazine recently for its career preparation and guaranteed offerings to its students – leading them to success after graduation. Read the story.
Thomas College was recently mentioned in an article by Village Soup about Maine student debt. Thomas College was the only higher education institution in Maine mentioned that saw a decrease […]
This summer, Evan Arsenault ’21 is spending most of his time as a human resources intern for Trividia Manufacturing Solutions in Lancaster, NH. Trividia manufactures over-the-counter health care products and provides them to more than 50 other corporations who sell the […]
This month, more than 1,200 bicyclists rode 180 miles in three days for American Lung Association’s 35th annual Trek Across Maine event. Trek Across Maine helps support the mission of saving […]
Hayden Caldwell ‘22 chose to attend Thomas College because of its nationally ranked sports management program and the overall feel he gets when visiting campus. “Thomas is a great fit for me and my […]
Three years after graduation, Jenifer Ha is making her mark on the digital marketing world. As an account executive for Altitude Agency – a full-service digital marketing agency based in […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, June 2019 — Thomas College announces its students named to its Spring 2019 Dean’s List. Students named to the list are the following: President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Kerri […]
The best part of Kristina Robinson ’17’s job is the young children she works with each day. “The smiles on the children’s faces when they accomplish something they thought they […]
In college, Julian, Travis, Patrick, and Ryan hung out regularly – often in the Dog Pound on campus, talking mostly about sports and catching up on homework. Today, the four […]
In March 2019, Thomas College’s Dean of Students Hannah Gladstone received a letter from two fifth grade students, Paige and Hailey, from Poth, Texas. The students were working on a […]
As one of the youngest staff members at Madison Junior High School, Savanna Lawrence ’17 has the edge when it comes to utilizing advanced technologies in the classroom. It has […]
When Katherine Wood ’14 was a student, she was successful at Thomas College in part because of the people she had surrounding her – professors, staff, and classmates. She felt […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, June 2019 — Thomas College is set to host a Master’s in Cybersecurity Celebration and Open House on Thursday, June 27, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in Jeanie’s […]
Jimmy Sargent ‘20 has always worked at a faster pace than his peers. In high school, he even switched to online schooling so he could continue his tenacious work at his […]
Crystal Peatfield was recently promoted to a counselor position at the Farnum Center in Manchester, NH. Two years ago, Crystal began working at the Farnum Center as a Resident Instructor for a women’s transitional living program. She was […]
The meaning of the concept “Girl on Fire” is when a woman goes above and beyond a formal education to promote societal change. Sydni Collier ‘19 is the definition of a […]
As Jon Dutka ’19 goes out into the post-college world, he knows his time at Thomas College was worth it. “I feel prepared and confident for the next phase of […]
Tavia Robshaw ’19 came from a very poor family. College wasn’t something she considered or even thought about. But, her grandmother had other plans for her. Tavia decided to attend college once her grandmother made her promise she […]
When Sarahjane Call ’19 moved from her hometown of Arlington, TX – home of the Texas Rangers – to Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, she didn’t know what to expect. […]
Joanna Stokinger ’19 thought that she was done with school 12 years ago. It had taken her a long time to get her undergrad degree because she took a break […]
When Annie Young ‘19 began her journey at Thomas College, she was shy and nervous. Four years later, she’s grown into a confident and successful individual. Annie said this is […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, April 2019 — Thomas College will be a host for the national Drive Electric Earth Day on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thomas College […]
In March 2017, the Thomas family lost a beloved coworker and friend: Rebecca Kane, who worked for seven years at the Welcome Center, mail desk, and in the Admissions Office […]
Although Dr. Rob Callahan now serves as President of Silver Lake College of the Holy Family, a four-year, Catholic liberal arts college in Manitowoc, WI, he is best known among […]
Thomas College has been the biggest turning point in Elizabeth Waterman ’21’s life. “I worked a full-time job in high school in order to make it here today, and at […]
1.Welcome to the Board of Trustees! Why did you agree to serve in this capacity at Thomas? President Lachance is so engaging, inspiring, and motivating. It would be hard for […]
Three years after graduation, Abbie Charrier ’16 works with kids during her part-time gig of coaching and in her full-time job as the Assistant Director of Camps and Trips at […]
In 1996, Dr. Greg King joined the Sports Management program at Thomas College, and since then, he has witnessed and contributed to the continued growth and success of the program. […]
When Isaac LeBlanc ’12, M.B.A. ’12 was a student, he worked in the Alfond Athletic Center, coordinating intramurals, running the front desk, and officiating games. It was his first experience […]
When Troy Munford ’84 received his acceptance letter to Bentley – his top choice, he wasn’t expecting to turn it down for an acceptance letter to Thomas College. While touring […]
David Stone M.B.A. ’18 recently was awarded the Elijah Watts Sells Award by the American Institute of CPAs based on his high score on the CPA Exam. The CPA Exam, […]
Sam McIntyre ’21, Gabe Crosby ’22, and Kelsie Jardine ’20 recently presented to a room full of elementary education teachers, preservice teachers and curriculum directors at the Maine Science Teachers […]
Samantha Clark ‘19 is excited to be graduating from Thomas College. She’s enjoyed her time here, studying political science and being involved with the College Republicans and the Law and […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, April 2019 — Come hear how Derek Myska, of Winslow, Maine, took an idea from his college dorm room all the way to the venture capital firms of […]
When Sophia Calandriello ‘21 was in high school, she was very shy. So, she was nervous about going to college for the first time and meeting all new people. Two years later, […]
Jen Snedeker ‘21 grew up with a mother who is a nurse and a father who was a state trooper. This influenced her interest and passion for helping others and […]
Ashlyn Parker ‘20 said her experiences over the past three years at Thomas College has helped her mature. “Professors hold you accountable, and there’s a lot of leadership roles on […]
After graduating with a psychology degree from Thomas College, Brianna Jones ‘17 spent a year interning in Houston, Texas. As a Hands of Hope intern, Brianna worked at the organization […]
Over this past week, the Thomas Esports teams embarked on their end of season trips. Starting on Thursday, the Overwatch, Rocket League, Rainbow 6, and Smash Ultimate teams travelled to […]
WATERVILLE, April 2019 —Thomas College Provost Dr. Thomas Edwards has announced this year’s speakers and honorary degree recipients for the College’s 125th Commencement Ceremonies, taking place on the Thomas campus […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, April 2019 — Thomas College students won top awards at the Society for the Advancement for Management Conference (SAM) in Orlando this weekend. SAM is the oldest, most […]
On any given day (or any given minute), there is at least one or two students in Crystal Levitt ‘16’s office. As Student Success Coordinator, Crystal serves as an academic […]
Whether Sam Shain ’09 is standing in front of a rowdy crowd while he’s playing a gig or in front of a class of high school students teaching them how to write, […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, April 2019–Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on Process Improvement: Lean-Failure Demand. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, April 11, from […]
Emma Dimock ’19 graduates this May after completing a bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four as part of Thomas College’s Kiest-Morgan Scholar program. While at Thomas College, Emma […]
Kerri Abbott ‘20 is a quiet and introverted person, so taking on the role as Resident Assistant of a floor of first-year students was a bit overwhelming. But she’s glad […]
Mikaela Ziobro MSEL ’15 has run road races before: The Beach to Beacon twice and the Race Runways Half-Marathon two times. In July, Mikaela will run her first triathlon: Maine […]
Members of the International Club recently attended the Camden Conference—a conference that this year, shined a light on China’s recent economic, political, and societal changes. “I did not know anything about […]
Emily Cough ‘19 says the most important thing she learned at Thomas College was true, unconditional friendship. “While I had great friends growing up, I never felt truly accepted, for […]
Jason Rushing M.S. Cybersecurity ’19 graduated from high school and enlisted in the Navy. He spent the next seven and a half years in the Navy, doing tech jobs including […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, March 2019 — Thomas College announces its dual enrollment students named to its Fall 2018 Dean’s List. Students named to the list are the following: President’s List (3.80-4.0 […]
Bonnie Buckmore ’13, ’17 is known for her attention to detail, commitment to the College and her job as Database Administrator, and her friendly demeanor. “Bonnie is one of the […]
The word remarkable may come to mind when thinking of Dr. Rick Saucier’s education and career path. Due in part to his hard work and eagerness to learn, Saucier was […]
Almost any day during the winter season you can find Isaac Salisbury ’20 volunteering his time cleaning the campus ice rink. At his home in Freeport, Isaac’s dad would build […]
Thomas College President Laurie Lachance was profiled recently by Bill Green’s Maine on Channel 6. Watch to learn about Laurie’s time before Thomas, how her experience is helping in her […]
Douglas Heanssler ’17, M.S. ’19 first attended Thomas College as an undergraduate student. He had almost completed a criminal justice degree when he realized that he was no longer interested in becoming a patrol […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, February 2019 — Acting Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, Randall Liberty, will speak about the field of criminology in today’s world at Thomas College in Waterville on […]
While Alex Small ‘19 enjoys working as a middle school Ed Tech, he’d been feeling for a while that he needed a change. “Working in education while fillings one’s cup does not fill […]
Brian Snow ‘11’s dream job as a Thomas College student was to one day be an Athletic Director. Less than eight years later, he’s happy to say he’s on track to accomplishing that goal. […]
The Bangor Daily News recently wrote a piece about how Thomas College is making education affordable for its students through early college options, accelerated programs and decreasing cost of text […]
Three separate supervisors approached Crystal Richard M.B.A. ’19 to encourage her to continue her education before she hesitantly started searching for graduate programs. “I say hesitantly because I wasn’t sure […]
Cole Teague M.B.A. ’19 knew he needed to go back to school to advance his career in healthcare management. “In order to move up the corporate ladder, I needed to show […]
Keileigh Belanger ’19 wasn’t so sure Thomas College was right for her. On her drive in for her first visit to campus, she saw cows on her way in. From the city […]
Ask anyone and they will affirm: Lisa Knight is a joy to work with. She’s positive, deeply cares about the customer, and is always on the lookout for ways to be […]
Dozens of high school students gathered at Thomas College throughout the day last Saturday to compete in the Annual Unified Basketball Tournament. One team, Hampden Academy, was waiting on their […]
Newscentermaine’s 207 told student Josh Crocker’s story of being homeless growing up and still finding his way to Thomas College, where he’s doing well and has a whole lot of […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, January 2019 – Androscoggin Bank President Neil Kiely will speak about leading with culture at Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s January Business Breakfast. The breakfast will be held […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2019 — New this spring, Thomas College is offering its professional development courses for area professionals to Augusta in addition to its courses at Thomas College in […]
Thomas College President Laurie Lachance was featured in Maine Magazine. She talks about what it was like being a first-generation college student to now serving first-generation students. Read the story.
WATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2019 — Thomas College announces undergraduate students named to its Fall 2018 Dean’s List. Students named to the list are the following: President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Kerri […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2019 — Are you looking for an event to motivate yourself to exercise in the new year? Or, looking for a fun event to do with your […]
The Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal published a feature about Thomas College’s new eSports program, launched this semester. Radio station B98.5 also mentioned its opening. NewscenterMaine’s Channel 6 also covered the story.
In 2005, Jes Crowell ‘10, MSED ‘12 was living in the Waterville area and raising her three young children. She was itching to get her degree. So, she enrolled in […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2019 — Thomas College students are coming together to host a Unified Basketball Tournament for Maine high school teams on January 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Jason Hamilton ’21 entered his first semester at Thomas College as an undecided major. He switched majors twice before choosing one. He recently chose international business – which he says […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2019 — Thomas College eSports is excited to announce the hiring of ex-World of Warcraft pro-Martin “Anderzz” Schelasin to spearhead their new program. Thomas College announced its […]
Thomas College was featured in the Central Maine Sunday paper – as well as the Portland Press Herald – for its growth 125 years later.
Dena Wade is the first person to greet you when you walk into Student Affairs – and she does so with positivity, friendliness, and the ability to solve problems tactically. […]
Karla Brannen was recently named as one of the recipients of the Maine Society of Certified Public Accountants’ 2018 Women to Watch Award. Karla is a tax manager at Albin, […]
Kaylee Marraffa ’19 was interviewed by Channel 5 and the Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal about her work getting a grant through ecomaine to make campus more eco-friendly.
This holiday season, Thomas College’s JMG Club organized a giving tree in partnership with the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers. Located on the second floor of the Ayotte Center, […]
Student Melinda White ’19 was recently awarded the Arthur J Marcoux Scholarship for community service at the Maine Public Relations Council Award Ceremony. Melinda was awarded the scholarship for her […]
When Jillian Sloban ’12 MBA ’12 and Jeff Banville ’13 MBA ’14 were trying to figure out what to give guests as party favors – they immediately thought of their […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, December 2018 – IDEXX’s corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Giovani Twigge, will speak about attracting and retaining talent at Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of […]
Film Janla ’18 came to the United States from the Udon Thani province in Thailand. Film, along with his mother and brother can to the US in June of 2010. […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, December 2018 — Thomas College was recently awarded monies for a more sustainable and ecofriendly campus through the ecomaine School Recycling Grant Program. Ecomaine is a zero-sort recycling […]
The Republican Journal covered Thomas Cup 2018.
High school student Jason Simmons arrived at Thomas College on Friday evening for his first-ever overnight IT competition, the Thomas Cup. He was disappointed when he realized he was missing […]
Beth Gibbs M.B.A. ’93 thinks health and wellness is a crucial part of life. “In order for me to be the best I can be for myself and for others, […]
Kelly Stevens is known for her confidence, efficiency, and compassion. A five-year employee of the College, Kelly serves as the Executive Assistant to the Provost. She’s being honored with the […]
Jeannine Bosse ’03 M.B.A. ’08 is the Senior Director of Student Financial Services at Thomas College. “I love working with students and trying to find ways to make finances less of […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, December 2018 – MaineToday Media’s CEO Lisa DeSisto will speak about Media Relations – Local Media Platforms to Grow Your Business at Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of […]
Kate Jordan ’19 grew up in the rural, small town of Kingfield, Maine. “With one major route, everyone knew everyone and was sure to wave when passing by,” said Kate. “My […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, November 2018— Dances, food, music and fashion show will be on display at Thomas College’s International Club’s Harvest festival on November 29 at 7 p.m. at Thomas College in Waterville. Students from the International […]
Krysta Porter ’19 loves being a college student-athlete and would definitely recommend it to others. “Being on a team creates a group of people that you can go to with anything […]
Growing up, college was not on Crystal Leavitt 16’s mind as a future plan or even a conversation that she had with her parents. “I didn’t realize it was an […]
Mackenzie Driscoll ’22 was first introduced to Thomas College when she was invited to visit the school by the head Lacrosse coach. “I fell in love with the campus, the […]
Mathew George ’18, M.B.A. ’19 chose Thomas College because of the tight-knit community (similar to his quiet, rural hometown of Troy, NH); a chance to run cross country at the […]
Junior Achievement gives young students leadership skills. President Laurie Lachance and two others were inducted into the Maine Business Hall of Fame because of their success and impact as a […]
Thomas College education majors hosted a Halloween party for local children as part of their class assignment. WABI-TV5 stopped by to cover the story.
Paul Heath is well-known on campus for his friendliness and commitment to his job as Sergeant. “Since arriving at Thomas, Paul has brought a professional, approachable, positive and “can-do” attitude […]
On August 31, 2018, Rob Nutter, a graduate of the Class of 2012, lost his courageous battle with leukemia. As a student and teammate, Rob epitomized leadership and friendship. He […]
As a way to honor and remember beloved staff member Rebecca Kane, who passed away in March 2017 after a long battle with breast cancer, her husband Kenny and son […]
On October 25, the Life After Thomas Program, designed to connect alumni with students on a variety of topics around career and professional development, hosted its first event: “Networking through […]
1. Accept and sign the Guaranteed Job Program contract 2. Register with Career Services 3. Attend two […]
When Ryan Hemenway ’18, M.B.A. ’19 first began playing video games as a young kid, it was just for fun. Now, he actively seeks out competition to better himself and hone his skills. And […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2018 — Open to Maine high school students, the Future Teachers Academy is for students interested in exploring the field of education as a career. Students will […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, November 2018 –Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host its November Business Breakfast about Keys to Building and Engaging a Passionate Team that Gets Results. The […]
Thomas College is located in Waterville, Maine. When you’re not enjoying what the campus has to offer, you also can take advantage of Waterville. 1. Enjoy a show: Waterville […]
Ryan Bilodeau ’19 has always enjoyed learning about science and computers, but it wasn’t until he became a Thomas College student that he began coding. He started out as a […]
Hailey Vanier ’21 recently took a trip to Portland for the Agents of Change Digital Marketing Conference. The conference fee was covered by Thomas, allowing up to five students to […]
Abbie Charrier ’16 and Caitlyn Poulin ’17 both went to Mount View High School and played field hockey together. Abbie was the goalie, and Caitlyn was the sweep; they had […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2018 — Thomas College will offer its $10,000 Dirigo scholarship to one qualified high school student in each New England state high school. The Dirigo Award, named after […]
Growing up was sometimes hard for Josh Crocker ’22. His dad worked in the Colorado coal mines. But, when Josh was 11 years old, the mines shut down, and his […]
WGME channel 13 , Bangor Daily News , and Ivenglobal covered Thomas College’s announcement of their new Varsity eSports program.
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 15, 2018 — Thomas College announces it will launch a varsity eSports program – among the very first in New England. Thomas has joined the National Association of […]
The Morning Sentinel covered the opening of our new trail system, the Sukeforth Family Trail System, that is open to the community.
Dog Wallace, originally from Baltimore, has been an English teacher at Thomas College for nearly 25 years. He has stayed for so long because he likes the students’ motivation to […]
Dena Wade grew up in New Hampshire but returned to her birthplace in Maine to live when she was 20 and currently lives in Skowhegan. She received her AS in […]
The Thomas College Dance Team will be hosting their first performance of the school year at Homecoming and Family Weekend. The show will be on Saturday, October 13th at 2 […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, September 2018 — TV personality and songwriter Nick Brown will keynote Thomas College’s fifth annual Leadership Conference on November 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thomas College […]
WABI-TV5 covered Thomas College’s $2.3 million grant award to help low-income students.
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2018 – Calling all entrepreneurs and innovators! The second annual Central Maine Converge and Create Weekend will be hosted at Thomas College in Waterville on Friday, November […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE— Thomas College was awarded a $2.3 million grant from the United States Department of Education’s Title III Strengthening Institutions Program to support the success, retention, and graduation of […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2018 — Registration is now open for Thomas College’s fourth annual gaming and IT competition, the Thomas Cup. The free event will be held at Thomas College in Waterville on Friday, November 30, beginning at 6 […]
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WATERVILLE, MAINE, September 2018 — High school students and their families are invited to a showcase of all things Thomas College at a Fall Open House on October 13 at Thomas’s […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2018 — The Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College, in partnership with the Central Maine Growth Council, is pleased to announce that it will […]
WABI-TV5 promoted Thomas College’s film screening of the movie, Angst, that will show on Tuesday.
MacKenzie Riley Young, Assistant Director of Media Relations, is an integral part of Thomas College’s marketing and communications team. Her diligence, creativity, and productivity day in and day out illustrate […]
Benjamin Carter ’21 says being a student-athlete is very rewarding. “I think that anyone who wants to be a student-athlete should try to become one,” he said. “It is a […]
Before Lauren Hay ’21 came to Thomas to study Elementary Education, she was already passionate and award-winning in the subject. Her junior and senior year in high school, Lauren attended […]
Donna ’49 and Leland ’50 Bessey met at Thomas College when it was on Main Street in Waterville. They came back to Thomas for a visit and are impressed with […]
Growing up wasn’t easy for Skyler Lewis ’21. Skyler was raised by a single mom and is one of five children, one of which has autism, and the youngest is […]
Katie Doherty ‘10 was born and raised in Waterville. “My upbringing in central Maine is what molded me into the person I am today,” said Katie. “ I never had […]
Kim Lindlof ‘91 was born in Waterville and spent her formative years in the Mid-Maine area, graduating from Lawrence High School in 1986, the University of Maine at Augusta in […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, September 2018 — Thomas College is hosting a free screening of the film “Angst”: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety at Thomas College’s Ayotte Auditorium on October 2 at 6 […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, September 2018 — Thomas College is pleased to announce new Board of Trustee member Danielle Marquis. Marquis is a 1999 graduate of Thomas College and an account executive […]
Ellie Fetzer ’18’s dream job has changed a lot over the years, but she has always been interested in the criminal justice system. It is one of the reasons she came to Thomas. While here, […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, October 2018 –Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Gubernatorial Debate Forum for its October Business Breakfast. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, October 4, from 7:15 to 9:00 a.m. in the Ayotte […]
Alexis Bowman ’21 chose Thomas College because she knew she would be challenged academically here. Alexis is a Kiest-Morgan Scholar, a three-year program at Thomas, and is studying Sport Management. […]
After Cady Beaulieu ’21 graduates from Thomas College, she plans to take over the family business – the music business. “Music was a huge part of my life growing up. […]
In 2012, Cindy Lepley was diagnosed with colon cancer and had surgery. The surgeon thought he got it all, but two years later, the cancer had metastasized to her liver; […]
Sustainability has always been a part of Steve Kahl’s life – both professionally and personally. He founded one of the largest academic environmental chemistry labs in New England, the Center […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, September 2018 — Thomas College’s Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation is going into its second year of offering a variety of highly topical professional development subjects in […]
College books are expensive and can be a burden to students. It can be even more of a burden to low-income, first-generation students who are often paying for college on […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, July 2018 — Thomas College is set to celebrate its 125th anniversary this year. Thomas College has a rich history of innovation and reinvention. The College was founded […]
Isaac Salisbury says he’s returning to Thomas College again this year because of the Thomas family. He was greeted so warmly when he came back to campus and says he’s […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, July 2018 — Thomas College education professor Dr. Katie Rybakova’s work was recently published citing her work in literacy engagement, dealing with death through dialogue, and using literature […]
Cassidy Pinkham ’18, M.B.A. ’19 spent her summer interning with the Portland accounting firm BerryDunn. As an audit intern, Cassidy had the opportunity to take her classroom learning from Thomas […]
Harrison Mosher and his family moved between a few towns during his childhood before finally settling down in China, Maine. “Growing up, I had the chance to explore and learn […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, September 2018 –Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on Your Small Business Toolkit – FREE Resources to Help You Grow Your Business. […]
At Thomas, Javier Abascal Carrasco M.B.A. ’14 was best known for his energetic and playful personality, his side gig as a magician, and his inspiring 2014 graduation speech. Four years […]
Thomas College’s EDGE program, an early-start program for first-generation college students, was lauded for preparing students for the workforce after graduation. Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal and WABI-TV5 covered the story.
Nurse by trade. Adventurer at heart. Cheryl Daggett is one of a kind. Cheryl took a “leap” this summer by doing something she says she was always destined to do. […]
Bonnie Buckmore ’13, ’17 has a deep love and connection with dogs. When she’s not working as Thomas College’s Database Administrator, she spends most of her free time volunteering with […]
Jason Cyr ’07 was worried about his kids losing a hands-on experience when Waterville Junior High School’s “shop” class was going out of style. He put his head together with […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, July 2018 — Dr. Richard Biffle, Professor of Education at Thomas College, recently had a chapter included in a new book, Effective Teaching; Educators Perspective of Meaning Making […]
Jordan Gibson was recently promoted to Coaches Director at TAKEOFF Performance Systems in Marietta, Georgia. TAKEOFF Performance is a sport performance group that provides speed, agility, strength, and conditioning training […]
Ethan Blake, a Thomas junior from Mount Desert, Maine, competes in events such as speed climbing, axe throwing, and wood chopping at the Great Maine Lumberjack Show in Trenton. “With […]
When Iris Farley’s school announced it would be shutting its doors permanently in the spring, the college freshman was devastated. She felt lost. Then, she found Thomas College. “I chose […]
From a young age, Ryan Wheaton was entrepreneurial. At five years old, he brought all his Big Wheel toys to the front yard and put up a “for sale” sign. […]
When David and Suzanne (Morin) Ronan met in Barry Farber’s Accounting class, little did they know what their Thomas College connection would hold for them for years to come. “I […]
This issue of the magazine highlights the 2018 graduating class. What did do after you graduated from Thomas? The job market was pretty dismal in 1989, and I was lucky […]
“When I graduated from Thomas College, I never thought I would end up where I am today.” In his junior year Cost Accounting class with Professor Largay, Rich participated in […]
The hardest thing 23-year-old Ibrahim Moustapher has ever gone through, he says, was losing his grandmother, who raised him. Shortly after she died, he moved from his home in Chigamba […]
Growing up, Sara Hailand-Van Lieu was constantly bullied for her hearing loss. Although it has been the toughest experience she has endured, Sara said it has made her a more […]
Tyler LeClair grew up in the quiet Maine country town of Litchfield, playing in the woods with his twin brother Greg. Tyler was not interested in attending college and planned […]
Meagan Sather never thought she would go to college more than 3,000 miles away, but she also can’t imagine not having spent the last four years of her life at […]
Glory Gomez grew up two blocks from Yankee Stadium. With just $2.75, she could take a subway ride from Tribeca to Chinatown in just minutes. Or, she could go see […]
Many graduating college students cross the stage with the stress of student debt — but not Darren Forkey. Between a large scholarship and working more than 30 hours per week […]
Scott Boies ’18 is a true Thomas College rock star. The epitome of well-rounded, Scott is a Terrier through and through. Since coming to Thomas, Scott has been involved with […]
Megan Boucher ’19 is spending her summer interning 30 hours per week at High Hopes Clubhouse in Waterville and is working another 25 hours per week at a local restaurant […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, July 2018 — Thomas College is hosting The MAINE Event, an Open House for juniors and seniors in high school, on August 3 at 10 a.m. at Thomas […]
After Pat Goodnow graduated with her Bachelor’s in Mathematics, she spent 35 years in the restaurant industry in general management positions. Next, she owned her own business for five years, […]
Only five years after graduating from Thomas College, Josh Tainter ’13 has already achieved the position of Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer at Camden National Bank. He is extremely […]
Chris Rhoda ’88, M.B.A. ’89 has always enjoyed volunteering in his children’s classrooms, but he noticed that he was only one of a handful of dads to do so. That’s […]
When Cheryl (Wakeham) Flewelling ’95, M.B.A. ’09 came to Maine in 1985 for her cousin Diane Pepin’s graduation, she remembers liking the school and the Waterville area. Nearly ten years […]
Growing up with a business owner as a father, Blaine Guido ’16, M.B.A. ’17 was inspired to follow his lead. “I became fascinated by working with the public and understanding […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, June 2018 — Thomas College President Laurie G. Lachance announces a $10,000 President’s Inaugural Scholarship to the first class of Master’s in Criminology students. The one-year Master’s in […]
As a college student, Sarah Maffei ’14 had no idea what she would end up doing after graduation. “I just wanted to find something I was passionate about, but I […]
Kerry Smart has been running since she was in high school. Five years ago, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she wasn’t sure she would run another race. This […]
Ten years ago, Nina Brickett ’16, M.B.A. ’18 quit smoking and started to gain weight. She tried going to the gym, but she wasn’t into it. She read an article […]
Belinda Green ’19 grew up on a small hobby farm in a small town. She fell in love with horses at a young age and began showing 4H as a […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, June 2018 — Thomas College announces undergraduate students named to its Spring 2018 Dean’s List. Students named to the list are the following: President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Kerri […]
Barry Rock was recently promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan. Barry has been in the human resources field since he graduated from Thomas, […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, June 2018 –Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on the Challenges of Employment Law: Doing the Right Thing for Your Employees While […]
Thomas College’s Commencement was covered by Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal, Portland Press Herald, and WABI-TV5.
Al Cotter ’17 grew up around kids. Her mom owned a daycare, so she was inspired from a young age to become a teacher someday. She was inspired again by […]
Dan Leland MBA ’12 grew up in Bridgton, Maine and was always active. He played baseball, skied and rode his bike – all competitively. He went to St. Joseph’s College […]
Jim Delorie MBA ’14 lives in Oakland right on the lake and loves being able to jump in on a hot day. Jim grew up playing sports – and played […]
Thomas College was featured on the Sunday Today Show with a story of two Thomas students and basketball players Carlos Gonzalez ’18 and Zach MacKinnon ’20 and their family. It […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, May 2018 — Thomas College professor Dr. Richard Biffle is the keynote speaker for the Gamma Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International’s ‘Bringing Social Studies Alive’ […]
At 18 years old, Alex Knight ’18 had no work experience, no community engagement, no intention to go to college, and no real direction. Three years later, Alex is a […]
Channel 5 covered the hundreds of educators and students who attended Thomas College’s first 3D Printing Expo.
Thomas College student Jared Bornstein ’20 competed in University Nationals in Olympic Weightlifting and was featured on WCSH6’s 207.
Daniel Peabody ’22 is from Camden, Maine. He grew up with a close family – and spent most of his time exploring in the woods with his dog or playing […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, May 2018 –Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on Maine’s Workforce Challenge. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 3, from […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, April 2018 — Three Thomas College business students recently placed third in a national competition against students from colleges such as Florida State University, Harding University, New England […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, April 2018 — Thomas College professor Dr. Frank Appunn will be providing a remote keynote address about project management to more than 500 project managers nationally and internationally […]
In high school, Adam Lerette ’16 was interested in business when looking for colleges. “From the moment I drove onto campus with a friend who was touring, I knew that […]
Participants Jennifer and Bill ran the Dirty Dog Mud Run at Thomas College- and got married at the finish line. Many media organizations covered the wedding, including AP News, US […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, April 2018 – Thomas College Dance Team will host its spring showcase ‘Lose Yourself’ on April 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. in the Ayotte Auditorium at Thomas […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, March 2018 — Thomas College announced its spring production, the highly acclaimed Once Act Play by Jean-Paul Sartre, No Exit. The performance will be on Friday, April 13 […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, April 2018 — More than 600 Mainers are registered to attend Central Maine’s premier muddy obstacle race, the Thomas College Dirty Dog Mud Run, on April 15 at […]
Tanya Longley is often working behind the scenes and an unsung hero. Organized and efficient, Tanya is an asset to the physical plant department and the whole of the College. […]
WATERVILLE, April 2018 —Thomas College Provost Dr. Thomas Edwards has announced this year’s speakers and honorary degree recipients for the College’s 124th Commencement Ceremonies, taking place on the Thomas campus […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, April 2018 —Come hear the innovative steps that these entrepreneurs have taken in their businesses which have made them leaders in their fields. This event, Pardon the Innovation, […]
WATERVILLE, Maine, April 2018 –Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on Process Improvement: Lean-Failure Demand. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, April 12, […]
Luke Middleton grew up in many different places, including two different states and one Canadian province. He was living in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC, for nearly a […]
Thomas College President Laurie Lachance was a part of the 50-member Commission on Higher Ed and Employability, reports Mainebiz.
Directly after high school, Jared Bornstein ’20 entered the military. While there, he was at a rifle range when a massive target dropped on his head. Seriously injured, he was […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, March 2018 — The New England Board of Higher Education Commission on Higher Education & Employability recently released a major report with recommendations to increase the career readiness […]
Sam McIntyre is excited to begin her journey at Thomas College this fall. “I chose Thomas because it offered me the best program closest to home,” she said. “It has […]
Ricky DerBoghosian always knew he wanted a career in law enforcement. “The affiliation with the Maine Criminal Justice Academy really made it easy for me to pick Thomas College,” he […]
Rachel Gillis grew up in Ashland, ME, a small town in Aroostook County. She graduated with 20 people, and the entire school district fit into one building. “While a small […]
Gerry Nadeau and John Andrews met at Thomas College their freshman year in an accounting class. Soon after graduation, they began working at the same Portland accounting firm, Filler & […]
Until the last week of high school, Taylor Jordan planned to go to college out of state and study nursing. “One night, I was sitting at dinner with all of […]
Growing up, the school bus picked up and dropped off Nick Morgan at the lumber yard because his family owned a building supply company in Auburn. He has always loved […]
Lindsy Hoopingarner grew up in a military family, so she was constantly moving. They did mostly settle down in Richmond, ME. “We moved to Richmond when I was in the […]
Patrick Magurn grew up in Madison, ME, which is about 30 miles from Thomas College. He lived in the same house until he graduated, surrounded by woods and very few […]
Computer Science Professor Dr. Dick Wilkins was published in Embedded Computing Design about protecting internet systems. Wilkins was also featured as an expert on Security Weekly Podcast.
WATERVILLE, MAINE, March 2018 — On average, 115 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, according to the CDC. In 2017, drug overdoses killed an average of more than […]
WABI-TV5 covered Thomas College’s first annual Thomas College Plugged In, a storytelling event.
WATERVILLE, MAINE, March 2018 — More than half of public schools in Maine are rural, according to the Rural School and Community Trust report. These schools are unique – often […]
Dr. Frank Appunn is known for his booming voice, theatrical teaching style, and his tenacious passion for Thomas College and its students. Frank, a six-and-a-half-year employee of the college, is […]
Scott Mullen just began a new position as a Private Brand Manager with Hannaford. He develops and manages private brand products that Hannaford sells in its retail stores. “I love […]
Daisy Provost ’18 is spending this semester in Washington, D.C., through Thomas College’s partnership with the Washington Center. Daisy has hit the ground running – her internship with Iraq and […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, February 2018 — Thomas College announces its coaches for its 2018 Summer Institute, Innovating in Education for Maine’s Diverse Population of Students, on June 26-28 at Thomas College […]
WABI-5 interviewed Thomas College International Club students about their upcoming mini skits event on social issues.
Thomas College’s Guaranteed Job Program™ was featured on NPR’s Educate Podcast. At 7:45, you can hear Director of Career Services Corey Pelletier talk about this great program.
WATERVILLE, Maine, February 2018 – Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on Last Chance: Governor Paul LePage’s Final Push. The breakfast will be held on […]
University Business Magazine covered Thomas College’s strategies of the use of data in admissions – making sure the College is putting out the information prospective students want to know in […]
Mainebiz highlighted Thomas College’s new cybersecuirty Master’s program that will launch this fall. Read more.
WATERVILLE, MAINE, February 2018 — Central Maine Motors will sponsor Thomas College’s fourth annual Dirty Dog Mud Run on April 15 at Thomas College. The Thomas College Dirty Dog Mud […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, February 2018 — To keep up with the changing global economy, and satisfy Maine’s urgent need to create a technically capable workforce, we need to offer new approaches […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, February 2018 — Local civic leaders and gubernatorial candidates Terry Hayes, Shawn Moody, Steve DeAngelis, and Adam Cote will be at Thomas College on March 6 at noon […]
Registration Open for Thomas College Storytelling Event WATERVILLE, MAINE, February 2018 — Do you love listening people’s stories? Thomas College is hosting a storytelling event on March 10 at 1 […]
WABI-TV5 covered Thomas College’s Future Teachers Academy event on campus. The event is for high school students who are aspiring teachers. They had a fun day of interactive lessons.
Facebook is changing its algorithms to decrease ads for its viewers. How does this affect local businesses? Thomas College computer science professor Jonathan Grady was interviewed by WABI-TV5 as an […]
Andrea Thebarge has Terrier blood in her veins. A nine-year employee, she is a committed coach, teacher, mentor, and staff member. Andrea, Senior Assistant Director of Athletics and Head Field […]
Growing up, Cassie Contigiani ’19 had a best friend, Laura. Cassie and Laura played multiple sports together as kids. But in high school, Laura couldn’t play. She has an intellectual […]
Maine Public Radio covered Thomas College’s story of being awarded a Davis Educational Foundation grant to phase out textbooks in courses to save our students money. University Business Magazine, Bangor Daily […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2018 — Thomas College has announced a new initiative aimed at lowering the cost of a college education by eliminating one of the barriers students face each […]
Earlier this month, Jarrod Ottman ’20 competed in a Division II men’s 5,000-meter run (Thomas is Division III) at the Plymouth State Invitational. As he’s not part of the division, […]
Tawny Alvarez ’05 was recently named partner at Verrill Dana in Portland, Maine. As a first-year college student at Thomas College, she never thought this is where she would end […]
Thomas College was voted for the President’s Choice Award at Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Kenney Awards recently. Read more about it in the Kennebec Journal’s story.
WATERVILLE, Maine, January 2018 – Thomas College and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on Why Your Employees Are Just Not Into You, And What to Do […]
Jess Russell ’18 says supporting herself through college is the hardest thing she has ever done. “But I wouldn’t change it for the world,” she said. “Working my way through […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2018 — Open to Maine high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, the Future Teachers Academy is for students interested in exploring the field of education as a […]
Thomas College was nominated for the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s President’s Choice Award. Leading up to the 2018 Kenney Awards, where the winner is announced, the Kennebec Journal ran […]
Undergrad. Day F 2017 Honors List President’s List Kerri L Abbott Jocelyn Alex Allain Lindsay Michele Allen Michaella Joy Arsenault Angela Lorraine Austin Ryley A Austin Arynne K Barns Faith Marie Beaulieu […]
Ashley Cust ’11, M.B.A. ’11 felt so overwhelmed her first month at Thomas College, she almost dropped out. “The excitement of first arriving was wearing off, and the reality of […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2018 — Need an event to motivate yourself to exercise in the new year? Want to have fun while you exercise and get really muddy? If yes, […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2018 — Thomas College’s Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation knows the greatest asset a company can have are highly skilled, trained and engaged employees. A recent […]
Thomas College President Laurie Lachance wrote a piece in the New England Journal of Higher Education about employing the workforce through innovation.
Dana Jordan is known to almost everyone on campus – for his positive attitude, great smile, and hard work ethic. Dana, an eight-year employee of the College, is a utility […]
Kayla Maheux ’18 has developed a passion for cyber while at Thomas College. A Security and Cyber Defense and Computer Science double-major, Kayla has learned a lot during classes about […]
This summer, Bob Moore, Sr. Vice President of Advancement, and Wendy Martin, who had returned to Thomas after a brief hiatus as Development Officer, made dramatic moves on campus. With […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, December 2017 – Thomas College and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on Legislative Overview. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, January 11, from […]
Last year around this time, Leah Kruse ’20 was finishing up her first semester at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. She was hesitant about staying. “Bentley is a great school; […]
Carlos Gonzalez ’18 went through a lot to get to Thomas – and now has found his own family here. His story was featured on Channel 6’s 207.
WATERVILLE, MAINE, December 2017 — Calling all Maine educators PK-12! Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education is holding its annual Summer Institute on June 26-28 at Thomas College in […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, December 2017 — Wells High School students are the winners of the third annual Thomas Cup. The Thomas Cup is an overnight IT and gaming competition which includes […]
Dr. Ryan Wheaton is not just an important advocate for his students in their endeavors; he also supports his fellow colleagues. Ryan is a true believer in all things Thomas […]
Tammy Weston ’94 had a vision for creating her own firm someday, but it wasn’t until shortly after her father passed away that she decided to go for it. “My […]
Lexi Clark ‘20’s hometown of Lincoln, Maine (population ~5,085 people), doesn’t have a place to buy fresh-baked goods. Lexi loves to bake and plans to open her own bakery in […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, November 2017 — Seven Thomas College students and their professor joined more than 40,000 educators across the nation in St. Louis, Missouri for the National Council of Teachers […]
WATERVILLE, November 2017 – Thomas College and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on Marketing: Branding Your Business. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, December 7, […]
Thomas College’s first Central Maine Converge and Create Weekend was covered by the Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal and re-published by the Portland Press Herald.
In addition to her role as a partner at the human resources consulting firm, Smith Kjeldgaard & Hayes,Michelle Hayes, class of 1983, is one of Thomas College’s newest trustees. She […]
Neither of Emily Dufour’s parents attended college. She is the first. “Being a first-generation college student put pressure on me to grab any opportunity this school had to offer, whether […]
College can be tough – financially, mentally, and academically. Karen Restivo was a single mom when she arrived at Thomas College. Since she was from just 20 minutes away, she […]
When Spenser Ouellette was 18 years old, he set out just for an Associate’s degree. “But somehow along the way, I kept pushing myself to learn more and gain more […]
Deserae Dearborn ’03 grew up in Aroostook County in a town where most of the population worked for the paper mill. She was raised in a lower-income family, and she […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, November 2017 — Thomas College is expanding its program offerings with two new Master’s programs in Cybersecurity and Integrative Criminology beginning in the Fall of 2018. “We are […]
On Election Day, Thomas College student Michael Ring ’21 was on Channel 6’s NewscenterNOW talking about what it was like to be a first-time voter in last year’s election.
WATERVILLE, MAINE, November 2017 — Educate Maine’s Maine Teacher of the Year Program will host its annual gala at Thomas College this year on November 10 at 5 p.m. The […]
Mark Lint is known for his talent, work ethic and good sense of humor. That’s why he is this month’s Terrier STAR. Mark, who has worked at Thomas College for […]
Thomas College teaches business on the golf course. This program was highlighted on Channel 6’s 207.
An important part of the Thomas College experience is learning how to be a community and how to give back and support your community. That’s why all first-year students at […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2017 — Registration is now open for Thomas College’s fifth annual Leadership Conference on November 4, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Thomas College in Waterville. This […]
In May 2016, Amanda (Brooks) Barish ’13 moved from Maine to Houston, Texas, with her husband, Nick Barish ’15, M.B.A. ’16 because Nick had a work project with Cianbro. Amanda […]
WATERVILLE, October 2017 – Thomas College and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on Customer Service: Seven Ways to Engage Your Target Audiences on Social Media. The […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2017 — Thomas College will hold a drop-in open house for graduate programs on November 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Jeanie’s Café in the Alfond […]
Maine basketball legend Cindy Blodgett spoke at Thomas College’s Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. WABI-TV5 interviewed Cindy about the importance of the event.
Thomas alum and one of the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College’s advisory board member Chris Voynik ’14 was on WGME 13‘s Dirigo Stories talking about how […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, September 2017 — This fall, Thomas College announces the official launch of a new School of Education, which will join the School of Arts and Sciences and the […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2017 — Calling all innovators! Central Maine Converge and Create Weekend will be hosted at Thomas College in Waterville on November 17 and 18. The two-day event […]
Nancy is well known for going over and above from what is expected of her, and shows her love for her Thomas family through her commitment and caring attitude. Nancy, […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2017 — Thomas College will host its annual Fall Open House on October 14 at 9 a.m. at its campus in Waterville. Thomas College is known for […]
Students were on campus for a Wicked Good TC Summer Visit, which included a Maine-themed lunch, lawn games, and tours of campus. WABI-TV5 covered the story.
WATERVILLE, MAINE, August 2017 — Thomas College’s Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation, working with the Central Maine Growth Council, is sponsoring a new effort to showcase budding entrepreneurs in […]
Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education, Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, and the Next Generation Science Exemplar System (NGSX) hosted more than 50 science educators for a workshop. This was […]
Through a recent grant provided by Thomas College’s Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation, Thomas College will provide 50 internships for students in the local area. This was covered by […]
Michael Richardson ’17, of Dover Foxcroft, graduated from Thomas College in May. While at TC, he studied Psychology and English – and even was able to help teach courses to […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, August 2017 — More than 50 Maine science educators participated in a three-dimensional Science and Engineering workshop held by Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education, Maine Mathematics […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, July 2017 — Money Magazine recently ranked Thomas College 23rd of colleges in the U.S. that add the most value. The ranking was a part of Time’s Money […]
Thomas College is holding a Wicked Good Summer Visit on August 18. Mainebiz and the Bangor Daily News covered the upcoming event.
Thomas College student is interning with the Waterville Police Department this summer – specifically in their HOPE program, which focuses on community policing and drug recovery. Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal covered […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, July 2017 — Thomas College invites prospective students and families to campus on August 18 for the “Wicked Good” TC Summer Visit. Come get a taste of Maine […]
Joe Creta ’19 loves the variety his summer internship provides. Creta, a junior marketing major at Thomas College, is working at Integrated Media Group in Johnston, Rhode Island this summer. […]
Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education’s annual education summer institute was covered by the Bangor Daily News and the Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal.
Victoria Cushing ’17 has been dancing since she was three years old. Growing up, her dream was to be a dancer on Broadway – until she realized her aversion to […]
The Thomas Men’s Tennis team was selected to finish third in the 2017 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) East Preseason Coaches’ Poll at the beginning of the season. The Terriers were […]
Roxbury, Massachusetts native Liz Geller did not expect to build her life and career in Waterville. After many visits to see relatives here, though, she was set up with Sidney […]
Q: Tell us about Kennebec Technologies. You manufacture high-precision machine products – what happens to those products after they leave Kennebec Technologies? A: We make precision components for aerospace firms […]
Around campus, Levi Knapp ’16, M.B.A. ’17 can often be seen wearing a suit. While at Thomas, Levi had internships with three different companies. Last year, Levi graduated with his […]
Tanya Naborowsky ’17 didn’t grow up around people who went to college. “That didn’t happen in my family. My mother was one of 16 children, and my father was one […]
Shelby Watson has had a very unique journey through college. Shelby, 20, not only graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in a record two and a half years (instead of four), […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, July 2017 — Thomas College and the Institute for Family-Owned Business join forces to provide Maine businesspeople tools and advice in the form of a three-part educational series […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, July 2017 — More than 100 Pre-K-12 educators and administrators from 25 different schools in Maine participated in a three-day summer institute held by Thomas College’s Center for […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, June 2017 — Thomas College’s recently announced Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation added another member to its staff this week. Levant native and recent 2017 Thomas College […]
President’s List Jocelyn Alex Allain, Lindsay Michele Allen, Mark Anthony Amato, Joshua James Baker, Asmita Bamma, Keileigh Alicea Belanger, Kendra Michaela Bell, Kaeleigh Frances Benson, Shenciaray A Black, Scott M […]
On May 10, Thomas College announced a $5.3 million dollar commitment from the Harold Alfond Foundation to create the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation. See coverage from the day and […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, May 2017 — Thomas College’s peer tutoring program has been re-certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) recently. CRLA certification shows the quality of the peer […]
Thomas College is making college more affordable and accessible through accelerated degrees. Hear from Kathryn Lindsay ’17 who spoke with Maine Public Radio on how she’s graduating with less debt […]
WATERVILLE, June 2017 – Thomas College and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast about motivating employees for success. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, June 8, […]
Lionel Booth (’17)’s dream is to become a forensic psychology professor. He loves studying the human mind and wants to help others understand it, too. Booth was a peer tutor […]
At 10-years-old, Lance Bates took apart a computer for the first time. He sat on the living room floor and spread all of the pieces out. Then he tried to […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, May 2017 — Come watch three Maine companies – Surge Hydro, Bluet, and Herbal Revolution – compete in the final Greenlight Maine pitch-off and vie for $100,000 in […]
Jack Mosher graduated from Thomas on May 13. His story of overcoming tragedy was told by WCSH6’s 207.
Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education professors Kate Cook Whitt and Katie Rybakova wrote a piece about academically productive talk in a college classroom in the New England Journal […]
Thomas College’s 123rd Commencement was covered by WABI-TV 5, Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal, and WCSH6.
Thomas College is the exception when it comes to offering career services – including its guaranteed job program – writes the Hechinger Report, a national education publication, and republished by […]
WATERVILLE, Maine – Today, Thomas College announced the college has received a $5.3 million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation. At a press conference on the Waterville campus, Greg Powell, chairman […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, May 2017 — Thomas College will graduate its largest class ever of 225 graduates on Saturday, May 13 at 1 p.m. in the Harold Alfond Athletic Center at […]
WATERVILLE, May 2017 — Thomas College will hold its second in a series of entrepreneur speaker and networking events to be held at Thomas College’s Ayotte Auditorium on Tuesday, June […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, May 2017 —Thomas College is excited to announce two new Board of Trustee members that were approved recently. Michelle Hayes and Greg Savard have joined the Thomas College […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, May 2017 — Maine PreK-12 educators have a unique opportunity this June to engage with three inspirational speakers who are leaders in working with students to develop their […]
Students from all over the state earned the Dirigo Award, a $2,500 per year scholarship to Thomas College. This was highlighted in Camden’s Courier-Gazette, Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel, and Bangor Daily […]
WATERVILLE, May 2017 – Thomas College and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on “Finding Your Personal and Professional Passion”. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, […]
Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal did a preview of Thomas College’s new entrepreneur speaker series.
Thomas College had record participants at its third annual Dirty Dog Mud Run. It was covered by Portland Press Herald, Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal, and WABI-TV Channel 5.
New education professor Ted Prawat highlighted by WABI-TV 5 for his new course at Thomas: educational gaming.
President Laurie Lachance wrote an op-ed in the Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal about why Maine should dare to dream big – for the future of education, and the prosperity of our […]
WATERVILLE, April 2017 —Thomas College Provost Dr. Thomas Edwards has announced this year’s speakers and honorary degree recipients for the College’s 123rd Commencement Ceremonies taking place on the Thomas campus […]
President Laurie Lachance was on Maine Life‘s Game Changers segment, a one-on-one with Maine innovators. She talks about the launch of the center for innovation in education.
Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education and Educate Maine’s Maine Teacher of the Year program are partnering up to bring Maine’s exceptional teachers to Thomas College education students. This […]
WATERVILLE, April 2017 — Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education and Educate Maine’s Maine Teacher of the Year program announce a new partnership to help Maine’s future teachers thrive. […]
Diane Anderson goes above and beyond for students. As Assistant Director of Career Services, Diane frequently works one-on-one with students to meet their needs and best prepare them for their […]
Thomas College hosted JMG’s 25th annual Career Development Conference. Published on WABI-TV5, the Lewiston Sun Journal, Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal, and Bangor Daily News.
President Laurie Lachance was on WVOM’s George Hale Ric Tyler radio show talking about what’s new at Thomas College and its part in Waterville’s Renaissance.
Thomas College provost Thomas Edwards wrote an opinion editorial about Thomas College’s place in early college access for Maine students. It was published in the Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal.
WATERVILLE, April 2017 — Thomas College will hold its first in a series of entrepreneur speaker and networking events to be held at Thomas College’s Ayotte Auditorium on April 26, […]
Waterville native Michael Libby uses art to talk about addiction. His work was presented and exhibited at Thomas College. The Morning Sentinel covered the story.
WATERVILLE, March 2017 — Calling all Pre-K-12 Maine educators: registration is now open for Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education (CIE) Summer Institute: Weaving a Tapestry of Learning. This […]
President Laurie Lachance was on Maine’s Big Z Breakfast Club Show talking about what makes Thomas College special, what is new at Thomas and how Thomas College prepares their students for […]
WATERVILLE, March 2017 – Thomas College and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on “Recruiting and Hiring: Win the War on Talent”. The breakfast will be held […]
Last fall, Joe Quinlan ’16 came back to Thomas College for his first alumni weekend. “Being the guy coming back to see his friends was very different than when recent […]
WATERVILLE, March 2017 — Thomas College’s drama club, the Thomas College Players, presents its spring production of The Princess Diatribes, written and directed by Paul P. Barnes. The show’s opening […]
WATERVILLE, March 2017 — Central Maine Motors Auto Group will sponsor the third annual Dirty Dog Mud Run at Thomas College on April 23. This year’s event is expected to […]
Joe Scozzafava is known by many on campus as the guy who “blows stuff up” and does cool science projects. He’s also known for being very involved on campus with […]
Maine artist and activist Robert Shetterlywason campus February 2 to talk with Thomas College education students about the function of education in the world today, its relationship to a healthy […]
Arielle Rolfe ’16 says her internships while studying at Thomas College were the most important aspect of her education – from providing opportunities after graduating to giving her a taste […]
WATERVILLE, February 2017 — Waterville native Michael Libby will speak at Thomas College on his artistic response to the opiate crisis, addiction, and its impact on families through his personal […]
WATERVILLE, February 2017 – Thomas College and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast on “Education, Economics, and Our Community”. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, March […]
Professor Frank Appunn was on Maine Public Radio’s Maine Calling show about Cybersecurity. Thomas College’s new Security Center was highlighted.
Michelle Joler-Labbe is a leader on campus who is dedicated to serving the employees of Thomas College. This month, Michelle is being recognized for her exceptional customer service, dedication, loyalty, […]
Washington, D.C. isn’t just a place for political science majors. Brianna Jones ’17, a psychology major at Thomas College, spent last summer in D.C. as part of the Washington Center. […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2017 — Thomas College announces Dean’s List for undergraduate day students for the fall term of 2016. The College recognizes the following students for academic achievement: Jared […]
WATERVILLE, January 2017 — Growing cyber security threats pose a serious risk for Maine cities, towns and citizens. In order to keep them safe, Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and […]
Undergraduate Day – Fall 2016 Honors List President’s List Jocelyn Alex Allain Alyshia Josephine Allen Lindsay Michele Allen Lindsey E Allen Mark Anthony Amato Joshua James Baker Asmita Bamma Lance […]
WATERVILLE, January 2017 — Thomas College announces two new academic programs for Fall 2017: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing Management. Thomas College […]
WATERVILLE, January 2017 — Registration is now open for Thomas College’s third annual Dirty Dog Mud Run, which will take place on April 23, 2017 on the College’s campus. The […]
Jim Delorie is known on campus as a leader, innovator, and easy to work with. That is why he was nominated by his colleagues as this month’s Terrier STAR. Jim […]
Lindsay Morong ’18 was profiled by WABI-Channel 5 for her strength and perseverance over life’s challenges, like supporting herself through college.
WATERVILLE, December 2016 — With scholarship provided by the Unity Foundation, four Thomas students will attend this year’s Camden Conference, a three-day international conference that discusses various global issues. The […]
Baxter Academy won the second annual Thomas Cup competition this weekend. Coverage included: WCSH6-Portland, WLBZ2-Bangor, WABI-TV 5 (including live spots, coverage on Friday night and coverage of winner on Saturday), Bangor […]
Danny Pomerleau is known by all of those on campus – whether staff, faculty or student – as a hard worker who is easy to get along with. “Most of […]
Bangor Daily News published notice of Tyler Technologies sponsorship of Thomas College’s The Thomas Cup.
Thomas College and the Maine Emergency Management Agency are holding forums for municipalities throughout the state to educate them on how they can keep themselves safe from cyber threats. WABI […]
Thomas College education students attended a national education conference in Atlanta, Georgia where they attended workshops, received free resources for their classrooms, and learned about advocacy. This was published in […]
More than 200 Maine high school and homeschooled students are registered for Thomas College’s IT and gaming competition, the Thomas Cup, was featured in the Bangor Daily News and the […]
This spring, 19-year-old Nate Philbrook ‘19 will be training Portland Sea Dogs interns. Philbrook, a sophomore sport management major at Thomas College, has never waited for anything. While he was […]
Jenn Lemay ’17 hasn’t even started her internship with Macpage yet and she’s already helped the company’s bowling team win a tournament last month. “After Macpage asked me back for […]
When Melinda White ’20 was high school sophomore, her and her family were forced to move from their home in Oxford Hills to Gorham, Maine. It was a difficult time […]
When Danielle Chase ’16 was a first-year student at Thomas College, her psychology professor recommended her to read “The Myth of Repressed Memory” by Elizabeth Loftus. The book evoked an […]
All first-year Thomas College students are required to participate in community service. Thomas College Kiest-Morgan Scholar students, those who work to complete their Bachelor’s degree in three years instead of […]
Tina Oms ’19 was in the mountains of Camanchaj, Guatemala when she peered into a dark, desolate hut. The dirt floor was partially covered with a piece of cardboard used […]
Emelia Petroski ’16, from Vassalboro, Maine, spent last semester studying abroad in New Zealand. She says it was the best decision she’s ever made. “I think a lot of people […]
This month, Jeff Ferguson will celebrate his fourth year at Thomas College; and he has a lot to be proud of. Jeff, who began his time at Thomas in the […]
When Josh Woodard ’16 was in high school, he was a part of JMG, which is a Maine-based program that prepares students for successful careers after graduation by helping them […]
Thomas senior John Swan was profiled for his successful internships by the Morning Sentinel. He graduates in May.
If Kelsea (Adams) Pinkham ’14, M.B.A. ’15 had not attended Thomas College, she would not be in her dream job at age 23, she says. “It is still so surreal. […]
Katherine Ferreira ’17 is used to performing in front of an audience. As a dancer for Thomas College’s Dance Club and in high school, she has performed on a stage […]
WATERVILLE, October 2016 — Thomas College collected 364 pounds of food to support the Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Child Hunger Program, which provides nutritious, easy-to-prepare foods for children facing food […]
WATERVILLE, October 2016 — Thomas College will host its program-specific open houses this November at its campus in Waterville. The Education program open house will be held on November 15 […]
Legendary Coach Jim Calhoun was interviewed by 96.3’s BigJab prior to his speech at Thomas College’s Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony and spoke highly of what Thomas College is doing […]
Thomas College senior Eli Vilanova recently published a book about his experiences growing up in a rough city in New Jersey, but getting a second chance by moving to Maine […]
Legendary Coach Jim Calhoun was interviewed by 96.3’s BigJab prior to his speech at Thomas College’s Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony and spoke highly of what Thomas College is doing […]
Thomas College’s Guaranteed Golf program was highlighted by WABI-TV Channel 5 with interviews of our President Laurie Lachance and senior student Josh Devou.
Before this summer, Lindsy Hoopingarner ’16 didn’t know what being a business analyst entailed. Working as a business analyst at Collaborative Consulting in Waterville, she has been assigned different projects […]
Hunter Quinlan ’18 began his first internship ever after his first year in college. A Computer Science and Security & Cyber Defense double major at Thomas College, Quinlan was able […]
In a small village with no electricity in southern Africa near Libya, an entrepreneur met with a Village Elder about helping her people not only survive but thrive. The Village […]
President Laurie Lachance served as a judge on Season 2’s Episode 3 of the entrepreneurial competition show, Greenlight Maine, which airs on Portland’s WCSH6 and Bangor’s WLBZ2 on Saturday nights.
Thomas College officially opened its first Security Center this week, in alignment with National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The Center will offer a range of services to the Thomas community, […]
Sofia Andree ’18 always knew she wanted to work with children. It wasn’t until she was searching for colleges that she realized her true dream was to build her own […]
Thomas College is leading the way with Higher Ed access and affordability by growing its dual enrollment and Pathways programs was covered by the Bangor Daily News.
Jason LaVerdiere first began his work at Thomas College on a part-time basis in 2008. By 2011, Jason was named Chief of Public Safety and was already well-known for his […]
WATERVILLE, September 2016 — Maine Cohort for Customized Learning (MCCL) and Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education will host the first one-day summit out of its four-summit series for […]
WATERVILLE, September 2016 — This fall, more than 700 Maine students are enrolled in Thomas College’s dual enrollment programs with more than 1,000 individual course registrations. Thomas College’s dual enrollment […]
After graduating from Thomas College, Amelia Guimond ‘16 would like to get an entry-level management position, and eventually work her way up to being a CEO. She’d also like to […]
Thomas College was highlighted for its continuing growth in enrollment, curriculum and facilities on WABI TV Channel 5.
GrowSmart Maine, an organization that works to build lasting prosperity without sacrificing the quality of life that defines Maine, wrote a blog post about how Thomas College is leaning into […]
WATERVILLE, September 2016 — Three-time NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Champion Head Coach Jim Calhoun will speak at the 2016 Thomas College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on October […]
WATERVILLE, September 2016 — Thomas College’s theatre group, The Thomas College Players, presents their spring production ‘Don’t Go Into the Basement’ on October 14 at 7 p.m. and October 15 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thomas College student earns American Association of University Women Award WATERVILLE, September 2016 — Thomas College senior, Chelsea Hale, was awarded the American Association of University Women […]
Thomas College’s second annual Thomas Cup, a gaming and technology competition for high school and home schooled students, takes place on Dec. 2. Registration is now open. Morning Sentinel published […]
WATERVILLE, September 2016 — Registration is now open for Thomas College’s second annual Thomas Cup. The Thomas Cup is an overnight event bringing together teamwork, technology and competition. Open to […]
Thomas College’s new assistant professor of education Ted Prawat talks about his role in providing his students with innovative ways to teach “big ideas” in the New England Journal of […]
In her six years at Thomas College, Rebecca Kane has made her mark on Thomas College. From her position as the face of Thomas in the Welcome Center, to the front […]
WATERVILLE, MAINE, August 2016 — This fall, Thomas College will have the largest incoming class and overall enrollment in its 122-year history with a projected 320 incoming class and 550 […]
Thomas College professors are participating in a training that will help them prepare students for the work force and help with the success of the Waterville business community as part […]
Thomas College professors are participating in a training that will help them prepare students for the work force and help with the success of the Waterville business community as part […]
News of Thomas College’s peer mentor program re-certification was in the Morning Sentinel and MaineBiz. The program is re-certified for the next five years.
The Morning Sentinel was on campus for move-in day on Friday to showcase Thomas College for having the largest incoming class and record enrollment for the fall. The Portland Press […]
News of Thomas College’s peer mentor program re-certification was in the Morning Sentinel and MaineBiz. The program is re-certified for the next five years.
The Morning Sentinel was on campus for move-in day on Friday to showcase Thomas College for having the largest incoming class and record enrollment for the fall. The Portland Press […]
Laurie Lachance was interviewed by Ben Sprague, of the Maine Show Podcast, about her career, including her current role as President of Thomas College where she helps students succeed.
WATERVILLE, August 2016 — Thomas College’s peer mentoring program, which was the first CRLA certified program in Maine, was recently recertified by College Reading and Learning Association’s International Mentor Training […]
Channel 5 was on campus this weekend to catch first-year students participating in stress management workshops as part of the EDGE program, our 10-day early start program that allows students to […]
Thomas College’s CIO Chris Rhoda was interviewed by EdTech Magazine about how Thomas College is getting wireless networks ready for their college students who will be on campus in a […]
Thomas College’s Director of Alumni and Career Services Corey Pelletier ’04, MBA ’12 was a part of a panel discussion of MPBN’s Maine Calling about “Surviving the First Year of […]
Thomas College criminal justice professor Steve Dyer and criminal justice student Tyler LeClair were both interviewed by the Morning Sentinel about their philosophy with criminal justice education in light of […]
Thomas College’s Guaranteed Job Program™ was recently highlighted as a way to increase affordability and accessibility of a college degree for our students, while coping with the issue of student debt, […]
Thomas College criminal justice professor Steve Dyer and criminal justice student Tyler LeClair were both interviewed by the Morning Sentinel about their philosophy with criminal justice education in light of […]
Thomas College’s Guaranteed Job Program was recently highlighted as a way to increase affordability and accessibility of a college degree for our students, while coping with the issue of student debt, […]
Two greenhouses, 42 acres of tomatoes, 260 employees and one human resources internship for Thomas College student Logan Bruneau ‘17. Bruneau, from Madison, Maine, worked at Backyard Farms as a […]
Two greenhouses, 42 acres of tomatoes, 260 employees and one human resources internship for Thomas College student Logan Bruneau ‘17. Bruneau, from Madison, Maine, worked at Backyard Farms as a […]
Thomas students can double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology and still graduate in four years. Psychology professor Dale Dickson says the two majors complement each other well, and combining […]
Thomas students can double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology and still graduate in four years. Psychology professor Dale Dickson says the two majors complement each other well, and combining […]
Meghan Raymond ’19 is entering her sophomore year at Thomas College and is already a leader in many ways. From organizing the League of Legends Competition at the Thomas Cup, […]
Sports have always been a part of Natalie West’s life. But it was her work at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference that sparked her interest in combining business with sports. […]
After working and living out of Maine for more than 20 years, Dr. Gail Rioux is returning home to work at Thomas College. Rioux, who grew up in Freeport, earned […]
Sports have always been a part of Natalie West’s life. But it was her work at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference that sparked her interest in combining business with sports. […]
After working and living out of Maine for more than 20 years, Dr. Gail Rioux is returning home to work at Thomas College. Rioux, who grew up in Freeport, earned […]
This summer, Gage Thurston ’17 is interning in Scarborough at Hannaford’s Corporate Office in the retail operations department. The internship focuses on the Eastern division, which includes all of the Maine […]
A group of Thomas Master’s students and their instructor were interviewed about their clinical course this summer by the Morning Sentinel. The course, which included work at Messalonskee Middle School this […]
This summer, Gage Thurston ’17 is interning in Scarborough at Hannaford’s Corporate Office in the retail operations department. The internship focuses on the Eastern division, which includes all of the Maine […]
A group of Thomas Master’s students and their instructor were interviewed about their clinical course this summer by the Morning Sentinel. The course, which included work at Messalonskee Middle School this […]
WATERVILLE, July 2016 — Thomas College announced the hiring of two new faculty members to support growing enrollments in the Criminal Justice and Sport Management programs. Dr. Gail Rioux and […]
A group of Thomas College students are getting a taste for the corrections field with a summer internship program at the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office. Earlier this month, six students […]
More than 70 Maine educators attended a two-day conference at Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education called Full STEAM Ahead. The first annual conference was covered by WABI-TV Channel […]
Twenty-six Maine high school students spent the week at Thomas College as part of a summer intensive course in collaboration with Job’s For Maine Graduates called JMG Summer Academy. Centralmaine.com covered […]
Channel 5 highlighted Thomas College’s Pathways program during the summer intensives week on campus.
MPBN’s story about innovation in education throughout Maine highlights Thomas College’s new Center for Innovation in Education. Read more.
It seems like Ted Prawat was always destined to work in education – his father is a professor and chairperson of counseling, educational psychology and special education in the College […]
WATERVILLE, June 2016 — Thomas College announced the hiring of three new education faculty members as part of its Center for Innovation in Education, which opened in Fall 2015. Ted […]
Thomas College was featured in ADTRAN for its investment in providing the best technology for students and faculty to help with their success.
In May 2016, two Marancook High School students graduated with their Associate’s degree from Thomas College, and received their high school diploma the next month because of Thomas College’s new […]
In response to the ever-changing world of technology and the way we educate our children, Thomas College has recently changed how its students are trained as teachers. In the fall […]
Undergraduate Day – Spring 2016 Honors List President’s List […]
In March, President Laurie Lachance spoke at Maine Magazine’s Maine Live, a series of Maine leaders telling “bold tales of creation, grit and vision”. Listen to our President speak about […]
Thomas College graduated more than 200 on May 14 at Thomas’s 122nd Commencement Ceremonies. Before graduation, the Kennebec Journal covered a front-page story about two Maranacook High School students receiving […]
It was March 2014. Joe Quinlan ’16 was traveling down to Florida with his baseball team for the start of the season. Quinlan was a sophomore at Thomas College and finally […]
Zak Kennedy ’16 didn’t expect to have many work opportunities at Thomas College while studying for his Computer Science degree. Kennedy worked at the service desk, for IT services, as […]
When Kelsea Tortorella ’16 arrived at Thomas College, she didn’t know what career path she wanted to pursue. She had spent a semester at the University of New Haven in […]
Felicia Hinkley ‘16, from Kingfield, ME, is the first in her family to graduate from college. This month, she will graduate from Thomas College with her Bachelor’s. “I’ve had a […]
When Michael Salas ’16 arrived at Thomas College, he was shy and kept to himself. From a town of 4,500 people in rural New Hampshire with no gas station, one […]
Cassie Thoopsamoot ’16 didn’t take the traditional path through college. After graduating from Waterville Senior High School in 2006, she began studying nursing. “But life got in the way with […]
At age 23, Julian Margitza ’16 is graduating from Thomas College with Business Management degree, and was recently promoted to Purchasing Manager at F3 MFG Inc. Margitza, a Waterville, Maine […]
Last week, 14 Thomas College students and their professor, Steve Dyer, traveled to Worcester, Massachusetts to go on “ride alongs” with police officers. “The trip was very eye-opening to all […]
Krista Specht ’10 never expected to be the Senior E-Commerce Operations Support Specialist for Hannaford Supermarket at age 27. “I don’t know if you can really expect exactly what’s your […]
Jonathan Kent received the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Rising Star Award. Kent has been the Vice President for Enrollment at Thomas College for three years. The Morning Sentinel sat down […]
Thomas College hosted its second annual Dirty Dog Mud Run on campus on Sunday. Over 500 participants ran the 12-obstacle course and over 750 people attended the event. Channel 7, […]
WATERVILLE, April 2016 — Thomas College student artists and Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter artists will hold an Expressive Arts Exhibition and Reception on April 25th from 4 to 5 p.m. and […]
Meet Kate Cook Whitt: When Kate Cook Whitt was studying for her undergraduate degree at Oberlin College in Ohio, she had a double-major: one in Neuroscience and the other in […]
WATERVILLE, April 2016 — Calling all PK-12 Maine educators, Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education is hosting a two-day integrated and interactive institute on June 29 and 30, 8 […]
WATERVILLE, April 2016 — Calling all PK-12 Maine educators, Thomas College’s Center for Innovation in Education is hosting a two-day integrated and interactive institute on June 29 and 30, 8 […]
When Shelby Watson was in middle school, her teachers often asked her for help with computer problems. In high school, she continued to be involved with the tech team. “I’ve […]
The announcement of Thomas College’s new Center for Innovation in Education was covered by WABI-TV5 and the Morning Sentinel.
President Laurie Lachance was one of 10 Maine business leaders to be profiled in an edition of Maine Biz Magazine as a business leader who is trailblazer in her industry. Read […]