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Thiel College alumnus, world-renowned water scientist to deliver Commencement address
Internationally recognized water researcher Shane Snyder, Ph.D. '94 will deliver the commencement address and receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree during Thiel College's 2026 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9. The ceremony will begin at...
May 5, 2026, 3:32pm EDT
Thiel College to break ground on Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center May 9
Thiel College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center at 3:30 p.m. May 9 near the end zone of Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium. The planned facility is estimated at $10 million and will expand on-campus recrea...
May 4, 2026, 11:46am EDT
Lutheran Bishop leading talk on faith and perseverance at Thiel Colleges Miller Series
The Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Reverend Yehiel Curry , is the speaker for the 2026 Professor David M. Miller '61 H'20 Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 in the Lutheran Heritage Room of ...
Apr 6, 2026, 7:25am EDT
Thiel College PA students deliver care, gain insight during medical mission trip to Caribbean
Twelve physician assistant students from Thiel College stepped beyond the traditional classroom and clinical setting to participate in a transformative international medical mission in March. As part of the College's Students Without Borders initiative...
Apr 6, 2026, 7:22am EDT
New nutrition major at Thiel College will prepare students for dietetics and public health work
Thiel College has launched a new Bachelor of Science in nutrition program, expanding its academic offerings in health sciences and supporting growing student interest in wellness, public health, and allied health careers. The program was approved by t...
Feb 16, 2026, 2:46pm EST
Py Valley superintendent speaker for Thiel Colleges second annual Education Summit
Thiel College is bringing together students, aspiring educators and experienced professionals for a day of learning and collaboration for future teachers and educators as part of its second annual Education Summit at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 10. The event will ...
Feb 6, 2026, 11:27am EST
Thiel College awards fifth full-tuition scholarship to Crestview High School senior
Thiel College has awarded its fifth and final full-tuition scholarship of the year to Blake McCowin, a senior at Crestview High School in Negley, Ohio. The scholarship was presented during a virtual ceremony held Thursday morning after the in-person e...
Jan 29, 2026, 2:49pm EST
Thiel College awards full-tuition scholarship to future nursing student Violet Seaman
Violet Seaman, of Hartville, Ohio, was awarded a full-tuition scholarship to Thiel College, becoming the most recent recipient of five such scholarships the College will award for the 2026-27 academic year. The scholarship is valued at $158,080. The s...
Jan 23, 2026, 1:52pm EST
Shaler High School Eagle Scout Britenbaugh wins full tuition to Thiel College
Matthew Britenbaugh, of Glenshaw, Pa., has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to Thiel College that covers tuition, room and board, becoming the third recipient of five such scholarships the College will award for the 2026-27 academic year. The sc...
Jan 16, 2026, 4:24pm EST
Thiel College awards full-tuition scholarship worth nearly $160,000 to Beaver County senior
Paxton Short, of Georgetown, Pa., has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to Thiel College that covers tuition, room and board, becoming the second recipient of five such scholarships the College will award for the 2026-27 academic year. The schola...
Jan 16, 2026, 4:21pm EST