WATERVILLE, MAINE, January 2026 — Thomas College is pleased to announce a partnership with Gould Academy to extend professional and graduate education offerings to more than 120 employees at a discounted rate. Gould Academy employees seeking to further their education will be eligible for a generous discount on tuition for all graduate courses and programs.
Gould Academy, an independent boarding school for grades 9-12, Postgraduate, and Winter Term for grades 7-8, is set in the mountains of western Maine and provides a focused, healthy environment for students to grow academically, as well as personally. Students at Gould Academy graduate prepared for college and life beyond.
“At Gould Academy, our faculty, as lifelong learners, are always seeking to improve their craft. Our new partnership with Thomas College allows our faculty to continue their education and pursue advanced degrees at a reduced rate, helping us deliver on the promise of our mission: Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous, and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose,” said Gould Academy’s Dean of Academics, Ben Kamilewicz.
“We are delighted to be working with Gould Academy! Maine’s academies are essential to the future of our state, and Thomas College’s graduate programs help elevate their leadership in education. By increasing affordability, this partnership will meaningfully strengthen our community of students and educators,” said Thomas College’s Associate Director of Graduate Enrollment Megan Aube.
Thomas College’s preferred employer partnership program began in 2022 and currently has more than 20 employer partnerships throughout the state, and some internationally.
Thomas College offers a variety of online degrees through their graduate and professional studies division including business, criminology, cybersecurity, education, and concentrations in human resource management and project management.
About Gould Academy
Gould Academy offers families a highly personalized educational experience where students are known, challenged, and supported every day. With small classes and close faculty mentorship, Gould balances rigorous academics with athletics, the arts, and experiential learning—helping students build confidence, independence, and strong character. Set in the mountains of western Maine, Gould provides a focused, healthy environment where students grow academically and personally, and graduate prepared for college and life beyond.
“We will know your student, providing them with a champion and a purpose.”
About Thomas College
Thomas College, located in beautiful Waterville, Maine, is defining what it means to be the College of the Future. With a strong commitment to innovation, career readiness, and community partnerships, Thomas College is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of Maine’s top colleges for social mobility. Our distinctive Guaranteed Job Program™, accelerated undergraduate degrees, and flexible graduate programs empower students to advance faster in business, entrepreneurship, education, technology, applied STEM, and arts & science fields. At Thomas, belonging isn’t a buzzword; it’s a promise. We create a supportive, welcoming environment where every student is seen, valued, and prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world.For more information visit thomas.edu or contact MacKenzie Riley Young at [email protected] or 207-859-1313. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.