Thomas College Alumni

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the President’s Leadership Reception! We appreciate the continued generosity and support of our donors and community partners. Events like this give us the opportunity to connect, share updates on the College’s strategic plan, and celebrate the future of Thomas College together.

Photos by Thomas student Bismark Akoto

From classrooms to startups, Thomas students are building the future of Maine business.

In a recent interview with WGME, President Jeannine Uzzi shares how Thomas College is helping develop the next generation of entrepreneurs through hands-on learning, industry connections, and innovation-focused education.

We’re proud to see Thomas recognized as part of Maine’s entrepreneurial momentum. Watch the interview:
https://wgme.com/news/arc-maine/growing-the-next-generations-of-entrepreneurs

We are so excited to welcome the Alumni Class of 2026 and celebrate all that lies ahead for them!

From launching careers to continuing their education and making an impact in their communities, Thomas graduates are headed toward incredible opportunities after Commencement - and these are just a few of the many amazing things they’ll accomplish. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Congratulations are in order for Roberta Tibbetts '69 '71 as she celebrates her retirement from Thomas after 55 years of extraordinary dedication. As an alumni, advisor, teacher, colleague, and friend, Roberta has made a meaningful impact on generations of Terriers. We wish Roberta the best in her next adventure and are thankful for all she has done for Thomas!

Every semester Advancement and Sodexo partner to host Late Night Munchies! Students stop by to fuel up and take a break from their final's week studying, with food served by beloved faculty & staff. It's one of our favorite traditions!

A little optimism goes a long way.

Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute and Thomas College’s 2026 Commencement speaker, is on a mission to push back against growing pessimism by encouraging small, intentional shifts in how we see the world.

His advice is simple:
Step away from constant news and social media, keep perspective by remembering history, and take time to notice the good happening around you every day.

Try it for yourself. Look up, unplug, and catch people being good. You might be surprised by what you see.

Levi ’16, M.B.A. ’17 and Ashley Knapp shared the happy news of their growing family with the arrival of their son, Easton John Knapp.

Ashley and Levi are joined by Easton and proud big brother Camden - Congratulations to the Knapp family on this special moment!

We’re proud to join in celebrating Conrad Ayotte ’77, H’98 on this well-deserved honor! His decades of leadership, generosity, and commitment to Thomas College and it's community truly embody the spirit of what it means to be a Terrier. We’re excited to recognize and celebrate the lasting impact he’s made over the years.

We are proud to celebrate Conrad Ayotte '77, H'98 as a 2026 honorary degree recipient.

A Thomas College graduate and dedicated leader, Conrad has spent decades giving back to his community and helping shape the future of the College through his longtime service of nearly four decades on the Board of Trustees, including 34 years as chair.

Raised in Sidney, Maine by a single mother who emphasized education and perseverance, Conrad graduated at the top of his class from Thomas and became its first graduate to pass the CPA exam on his first attempt. After earning an MBA from Notre Dame and beginning his career with Price Waterhouse, he returned to Maine, where he built a distinguished career as an entrepreneur and financial leader, including ownership roles in Benton Plastics and J.S. McCarthy Printers. Beyond business, Ayotte has played key roles in strengthening numerous community organizations and institutions.

His impact is lasting, and we are honored to recognize him with his second Doctorate of Humane Letters at this year’s Commencement.