The goals of the Join the Journey campaign are both ambitious and achievable.
Program Excellence
It's a commitment to providing a strategic balance of academic and athletic opportunities so student athletes can excel in both areas.
- Cara Hoehn-Lapic, ’92 Campaign Co-Chair
Thiel’s new and cutting-edge undergraduate and graduate degree programs were developed to open career opportunities and address workforce needs.
Your investment in academic, co-curricular, and athletic programming makes a tremendous impact on student development and outcomes.
Focus areas:
- Signature Academic Programs, such as Science, Business and Communications.
- Co-curricular programs that include seminars, leadership development, band, choir, theater, volunteerism and study abroad.
- Competitive varsity athletics, club and intramural sports, fitness facilities and recreational opportunities.
Compelling Campus Facilities
Where a student lives, learns, and plays is essential to the overall student journey. Investments in these areas reinforce the importance facilities have on recruitment, retention and student success. Rhodehouse Science Building, Graduate Programs Wing and residence hall renovations demonstrate the relationship between venue and programming excellence.
Planning is underway or complete for several major projects, including:
- Daniel and Dorothy Spence Academic Center renovations began spring 2023 and were completed in 2025.
- Rissell-Beeghly Gymnasia renovations and further enlargement and enhancement of campus athletic, wellness, and recreation facilities.
- Campus-wide beautification to foster positive student engagement.
Life Changing Scholarships
Thiel students receive a world class education, participate in campus activities, campus traditions, and in the community. They complete internships in thier fields of study and achieve great success in the classroom and in life.
- Michael McKinney, Ed.D ’02 Vice President for Enrollment, Student Life and Athletics
Through life-changing scholarships, we will attract and retain a larger number of talented, motivated students.
- Funding scholarships to make college accessible to more students.
- Need and merit-based awards strengthen and support student success.
- Engagement awards that enrich the student experience for all students.
The Thiel Fund
Annual gifts are indispensable, unrestricted current-year support across all campus operations.
- Athletic Activities
- Targeted Initiatives
