Think College Vermont proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during our graduation ceremony on May 2 at the Alumni House (Silver Pavilion). It was a joyful and meaningful afternoon as we honored five incredible students whose time at Think College VT reflects perseverance, personal growth, and remarkable achievement.
We were especially honored to welcome Jesse Suter, Director of CDCI, and Katharine Shepherd, Dean of the College of Education and Social Services (CESS), whose inspiring remarks underscored the power and impact of inclusive higher education. On behalf of Think College Vermont, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Dean Shepherd and Jesse Suter for their continued leadership and support of this exceptional program at UVM.
A huge shout‑out to Dr. Bryan Dague for his unwavering dedication to the Think College Vermont Program! Thank you for showing our students that they can work, live, and truly thrive as independent members of our community. Your commitment to designing personalized transition pathways has empowered our graduates with the confidence and skills they need to shape their own futures. We are deeply grateful for the program you’ve built—one that recognizes, nurtures, and celebrates the potential in every single student.
We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Stirling for her outstanding support and dedication. Through her thoughtful social media communications and the creation of our quarterly newsletter, she keeps our community informed and connected to everything happening on campus with our students and mentors. Thank you, Stirling, for all the hard work and creativity you bring, especially in planning our fun and memorable Think College parties that our students truly enjoy!
🌟 Celebrating Our Graduates
Congratulations to this year’s graduates:
Ian Carpenter, Joseph Thompson, Katie Comerford–Joyce, Lindsay Arthurs, and Thad Dutil. We are so proud of all that you have accomplished and wish you continued success as you move into the next chapter of your lives. Being part of your journey at Think College Vermont has truly been an honor.
🤝 With Gratitude to Our Mentors
Our program would not be possible without the dedication of our mentors. A special thank you go to this year’s Lead Peer Mentors—Charlotte Bigwood, Mattie Fernandez, Chloe Krebs, and Sophie Navin—for their outstanding leadership and commitment to supporting our students.
We also want to recognize all of our peer mentors for the care, encouragement, and energy they bring to Think College VT every day. We proudly congratulate our nine incredible mentors: Mallory Betts, Kaia Bjork, Charlotte Bigwood, Alex Kassel, Isabella DeNault, Ellie Hunt, Adele Martin, Grace Sevigny, and Hazel Fay. Your dedication and support makes a lasting difference in our community.
We truly couldn’t have done it without all of you. You are the best—and we are deeply grateful for your role in ensuring our students’ success.
💙 To our graduates and mentors alike: we wish you the very best in your future endeavors and hope you’ll stay in touch. Once again, congratulations to the Class of 2026
