The heart of Thiel College is its people — always has been and always will be. When you think of your time at Thiel, there are people who stand out as having been a major influence on your life and career. Why not show your gratitude to those people with a gift to The Thiel Fund in their honor? We will notify that person of your gift in their name (gift amounts are confidential) or notify their family if they are no longer living. Make a donation today through our secure online giving site and email us at advancement@thiel.edu to share your story of gratitude (please include your name and class year).
And as always, thank you for your support of current and future Thiel students!
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Prof. Alvin S. Dunkle, M.F.A.
Professor Emeritus of Art
(1966-2004)
William A. Robinson, Ph.D.
Professor of Performing Arts
(1975-present)
Arthur Lee Funk
Chairman of Economics and Business Administration
(1926-1956)
Arthur A. "Buddy" White, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy
(1975-present)
William A. Good, Ph.D.
Professor of Religion
(1966-1990)
Prof. Carol Fontaine
Professor Emerita of English
(1966-1999)
Cynthia H. Farrell ’77
Executive Director of Student Financial Services
(1978-present)
Doloris Harrison
Food Services
(1965-2008)
Connie S. Reinhart, M.Ed.
Associate Professor of Education
(2003-present)
James H. Shaffer, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
(1970-2009)
Curtis L. Thompson, Ph.D.
Professor of Religion
(1983-present)
Emerson F. Heald, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry
(1964-1998)
Charles H. "Bud" Manes, M.S.
Professor of Health and Physical Education
(1959-1997)
David M. Miller, M.B.A. '61
Professor of Business Administration, Norman P. Mortensen Chair of Economics (1963-present)
Dr. Georgianne Starry
Associate Professor of Psychology
(1954-1972)
Ernest Heisenbuttle
Professor of English
(1930-1973)
Jack Leipheimer '74
Director of Athletics
(2001-present)
Jay A. Ward, Ph.D.
Professor of English
(1978-2008)
Jennifer S. Griffin, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Assistant Academic Dean
(1993-present)
Eleanor Kilner
Director of Alumni
(1957-1998)
John Hauser '71
Executive Director of Development
(1996-2006)
Joyce M. Cuff, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology and Paul M. Rike Professor of Life Sciences
(1981-2012)
James R. Bloomfield, Ph.D.
Professor of History
(1965-2006)
Mervin E. Newton, Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
(1970-2010)
Mark R. Vennis, M.S.
Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education
(1982-2012)
Dr. Marlowe Johnson H'02
Professor Emeritus of Music
(1953-1986)
Evelyn Baer
Professor of English
(1951-1989)
W. Merrill Downer, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science
(1975-2008)
Michael R. Bray, D.M.A.
Professor of Music
(1996-present)
Dr. Nathan Warren Harter
Professor of Mathematics
(1911-1952)
Mary Theresa Hall, Ph.D.
Professor of English
(1999-present)
Dr. Nelson Yeardley
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
(1953-1977)
Peggy Miller
Student Life Administrative Assistant/Housing Coordinator
(1971-2011)
Richard B. Bennett, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry
(1964-1998)
Robert C. Olson, Ph.D. '60
Professor of History, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College (1965-2005), 18th President (2007-09)
Prof. Richard Hayes
Professor of Art - Curator Emeritus Designation
(1958-1990)
Prof. Robert Herring
Professor of Political Science - Professor Emeritus of Science
(1961-1992)
Sonya M. "Sunny" Wilt, Ph.D.
Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences
(1964-1998)
Dr. Albert Zimmer
Professor Emeritus of Education
(1967-83)
