{"id":93152,"date":"2025-03-27T13:42:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T13:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/?p=93152"},"modified":"2025-04-02T13:14:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T13:14:45","slug":"alumnus-courtney-thomas-jr-18-and-his-enduring-commitment-to-the-university-of-rochester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/2025\/03\/27\/alumnus-courtney-thomas-jr-18-and-his-enduring-commitment-to-the-university-of-rochester\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumnus Courtney Thomas, Jr. \u201918 and his enduring commitment to the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image=&#8221;37942&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;150px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743082798042{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: rgba(24,41,87,0.8) !important;*background-color: rgb(24,41,87) !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Alumnus Courtney Thomas, Jr. \u201918 and his enduring commitment to the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;150px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; 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image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_93232\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/group_photo_600w.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93232\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/group_photo_600w.jpg\" alt=\"Clayton Jones, Robert DeLeon \u201921S (MBA), Tochukwu Iyke-Nzeocha \u201925, Katherine Thomas \u201922, Eugene Nichols III \u201920, Courtney Thomas, Jr. \u201918 pose for a group photo.\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/group_photo_600w.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/group_photo_600w-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-93232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clayton Jones, Robert DeLeon \u201921S (MBA), Tochukwu Iyke-Nzeocha \u201925, Katherine Thomas \u201922, Eugene Nichols III \u201920, Courtney Thomas, Jr. \u201918<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Courtney Thomas, Jr. \u201918<\/strong> knows the power of giving back. As a student at the URochester, he immersed himself in campus leadership, serving as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/stay-connected\/students\/student-alumni-ambassadors\/\">Student Alumni Ambassador<\/a> (SAA) and a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/class\/class\/2025\/giving-committee#:~:text=Led%20by%20the%20Senior%20Giving,execute%20the%20Senior%20Giving%20Campaign.\">Senior Giving Committee<\/a>. Today, as an alumnus, Thomas continues to make an impact, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to supporting the university that shaped his path.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas\u2019s journey to Rochester began with the Posse Foundation, a program that provides full-tuition scholarships to students from select cities. From his first campus visit, he was captivated by the university\u2019s dynamic environment and open curriculum, which allowed him to craft a unique academic experience.<\/p>\n<p>Arriving in the winter of 2014, Thomas quickly sought ways to stay engaged indoors (and in the warmth). This led him to explore student leadership roles, working in Wilson Commons, getting involved in student government, and joining key organizations like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/diversity\/faculty-staff\/resource-groups\/mmla\/\">Minority Male Leadership Association<\/a> and the Douglass Leadership House. These experiences taught him valuable lessons about university operations, funding structures, and <strong>the critical role that alumni support plays in sustaining student initiatives.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Passion for staying connected<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For Thomas, graduation was not a farewell\u2014it was a transition into a new chapter of involvement. <strong>Recognizing that his own success was built on the generosity and dedication of others before him, he felt a deep responsibility to continue the cycle.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column]<blockquote class='blockquote_shortcode with_quote_icon' style='width: 500px%;border-left-width: 10px; '><span style=\"font-size: 32px; line-height: 32px;\" class=\"icon_quotations_holder\"><i class=\"mkd_icon_font_awesome fa fa-quote-left \" ><\/i><\/span><h6 class='blockquote_text' style=\"color: #15234a;\"><span>Somebody paved the way for me. I want to make sure that the next generation has the same, if not better, opportunities.\u201d<\/span><\/h6><\/blockquote>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_93252\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Courtney-2-600w.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93252\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Courtney-2-600w.jpg\" alt=\"Courtney Thomas, Jr. \u201918 poses for a photo while wearing a meliora sweatshirt.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Courtney-2-600w.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Courtney-2-600w-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-93252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtney Thomas, Jr. \u201918<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Since graduating, he has remained actively involved in multiple alumni organizations, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/stay-connected\/young-alumni\/young-alumni-council\/\">Young Alumni Council<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/advancement\/black-alumni-network\/\">Black Alumni Network<\/a>. He also mentors the Minority Male Leadership Association, helping to guide students. His dedication extends to the Posse Foundation, where he continues to support and engage with new cohorts of scholars.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A career rooted in service<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Thomas\u2019 commitment to public service is evident in his professional life as well. Currently serving as a key aide to the mayor of Rochester, he works at the intersection of community engagement, policy, and advocacy. His path to city government was unexpected but serendipitous. A chance encounter with then-City Council Member Malik Evans \u201902, now Rochester\u2019s mayor, at a URochester event led to an opportunity to become a City Council aide. That experience ignited a passion for civic engagement, and today, Thomas plays an integral role in city leadership, embodying the university\u2019s motto, <em>Meliora<\/em>\u2014ever better.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Encouraging others to give back<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Thomas is a firm believer that every contribution to the university\u2014whether time, resources, or mentorship\u2014makes a meaningful difference. His advice to fellow alumni and students? Start small.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column]<blockquote class='blockquote_shortcode with_quote_icon' style='width: 500px%;border-left-width: 10px; '><span style=\"font-size: 32px; line-height: 32px;\" class=\"icon_quotations_holder\"><i class=\"mkd_icon_font_awesome fa fa-quote-left \" ><\/i><\/span><h6 class='blockquote_text' style=\"color: #15234a;\"><span>If you don\u2019t have financial resources, give your time. Attend events, be a mentor, or join an alumni network. Every contribution matters.``<\/span><\/h6><\/blockquote>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_93272\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grad-600w.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93272\" class=\"wp-image-93272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grad-600w.jpg\" alt=\"Liam Kirsch \u201923, Franklin Hong \u201923, Ben Schwartz \u201923, Mayor Malik Evans \u201902, Professor Gerald Gamm, Ari Drotch \u201923, Blaine Doyle \u201923, James Bentayou \u201923, Courtney Thomas Jr. \u201918 pose for a group photo after a graduation ceremony.\" width=\"500\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grad-600w.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grad-600w-300x260.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-93272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liam Kirsch \u201923, Franklin Hong \u201923, Ben Schwartz \u201923, Mayor Malik Evans \u201902, Professor Gerald Gamm, Ari Drotch \u201923, Blaine Doyle \u201923, James Bentayou \u201923, Courtney Thomas Jr. \u201918<\/p><\/div>\n<p>He emphasizes that giving back is not just about sustaining the university but also about creating opportunities for future generations. From participating in panels and speaking engagements to supporting fundraising initiatives, he encourages all alumni to find ways to stay engaged.<\/p>\n<p>When Thomas reflects on the legacy he hopes to leave behind, he envisions a thriving, interconnected community of alumni who continue to uplift and empower students. He wants to see more students embrace study-abroad opportunities, take advantage of the university\u2019s fifth-year programs, create their own majors, and immerse themselves in the city of Rochester\u2019s cultural and professional offerings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t just come here\u2014stay connected,\u201d he urges. \u201cThe Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is a lifelong community, and staying involved is one of the best ways to make the most of that connection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Through his unwavering dedication, Courtney Thomas, Jr. exemplifies the best of what it means to be a URochester alumnus. His story is one of gratitude, service, and a commitment to ensuring that the doors of opportunity remain open for those who follow. In doing so, he continues to make both his alma mater and his community ever better.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743083824377{border-top-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;border-top-color: #999999 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><strong>\u2014 Mary Burke, Spring 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221; image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Through his journey, Thomas exemplifies the lasting bonds between alumni and their alma mater and inspires others to stay connected and give back. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":93302,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,142],"tags":[272,732,232,722,52,1042],"class_list":["post-93152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-profiles","category-stories","tag-alumni","tag-black-alumni-network","tag-recent-alumni","tag-rochester","tag-volunteers","tag-why-i-give"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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