Current & Recent Projects

Building A Stronger Thiel

Thiel College is dedicated to creating a rich infrastructure for teaching, learning, research, and engagement. This provides and overview of building construction and renovation initiatives that includes current and completed projects from January 2024 to the present.

Daniel and Dorothy Spence Academic Center

Completion: Fall 2025 (Phase 2)
Primary use: Academic Building
Building Name: Daniel and Dorothy Spence Academic Center
Project Type: Major Renovation

Phase II kicked off spring 2025 and included the Frangakis Business Hub office suites for Business and Accounting, Mathematics, Exercise Science and Biology, a technology-enhanced conference room to support the MBA program, a Physio Lab, the Margaret Boose Norris ’78 Solution Center, and Class of 1974 Atrium.

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Completed: Spring 2025 (Phase 1)
Primary use: Academic Building
Building Name: Daniel and Dorothy Spence Academic Center
Project Type: Major Renovation

In May 2024, Thiel College broke ground on the Daniel and Dorothy Spence Academic Center, launching a major renovation project. Daniel Spence and his late wife Dorothy donated $4 million to kickstart the upgrades. A multi-year initiative, renovations will include improved entryways, the lobby, and the nursing department. Phase 1 opened to students in January 2025.

Class of 1971 Quadrangle

Completion: July 2024
Primary use: Outdoor common area, intramurals, marching band practice, bon fires
Location Name: Class of 1917 Quadrangle
Project Type: Renovation

The Thiel College Class of 1971 dedicated the Class of 1971 Quadrangle on Saturday, June 15, 2024, to commemorate the rich history and significant contributions of the class. This event marked the recognition of a record-setting fundraising effort by the Class of 1971, who collectively raised an unprecedented $112,000 for enhancements to the area.

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New Turf for Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium

Completion: July 2024
Primary use: Football, soccer, lacrosse, marching band, cheer
Location: Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium
Project Type: Turf replacement

Thiel College's Department of Athletics has partnered with FieldTurf for the renovation project. Classic HD, the turf system that will be installed at Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium, is aesthetically pleasing and carefully crafted to maximize durability and safety. The cost of the project is estimated at $550,000.

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Hall Commons

Completion: May 2024
Primary use: Academic Building
Building Name: Hall Commons
Project Type: Renovation

The gift to name the first floor of Greenville Hall, the oldest building on campus, in honor of Professor of English Mary Theresa Hall, Ph.D., was made by former Board of Trustees member Dale Deist, and his wife, Barbara. Their son, David, is a 2009 graduate of Thiel. The first floor of the building built in 1872 by the citizens of Greenville will be called Hall Commons.

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