WATERVILLE, MAINE, June 2020 – Thomas College will celebrate more than 250 graduates virtually with an Online Commencement ceremony on June 20 at 11 a.m.
Graduates will celebrate with their family and friends from home with caps and gowns and diplomas already in hand while watching along on the College’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
“This graduating class of 2020 is a resilient one,” said Thomas College Provost Dr. Thomas Edwards. “They have proven their ability to succeed despite the challenges of the most recent spring. We’re excited about their future prospects and look forward to celebrating with them.”
Attendees will hear speeches from 2020 Commencement speaker Meredith Strang Burgess, CEO & President of Burgess Advertising and Marketing, undergraduate division student Stephen Reid, graduate division student Cassandra Contigiani, and some special guests.
More information can be found at thomas.edu/commencement and attendees can tune in at Facebook.com/ThomasCollege and YouTube.com/ThomasCollege.
About Thomas College: Thomas College has been preparing students for success in their personal and professional lives for over 125 years. Thomas College nurtures the unique potential within each student. Our Guaranteed Job Program, 3-year accelerated offerings in all undergraduate degrees (master’s in the fourth year), individualized advising, career counseling, and our Innovation Centers in Business and Education meet a student’s determination to succeed with the direction, confidence, and tools to realize the highest version of themselves. From the classroom to community activities, or on the athletics field with our 18 varsity sports, Thomas College provides a personalized experience that prepares you for the workplace of tomorrow. Data reported by the New York Times ranks Thomas in the top 13 percent of all higher education institutions in the U.S. for upward mobility of its graduates, and U.S. News & World Report ranks us #8 among colleges in the Northeast. For more information, visit wwwold.thomas.edu or contact MacKenzie Riley Young at pr@thomase.edu or 207-859-1313. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.