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Pennsylvania state Senator hosts high school students for ‘Senator for a Day’ at Thiel College

High school students from across northwestern Pennsylvania gathered at Thiel College on Tuesday, April 14, for Senator Michele Brooks’ annual “Senator for a Day” seminar, an immersive civic engagement experience designed to educate students on the legislative process and the responsibilities of public service.

Thiel College Match Day sets record for donor challenges; raises $254K for student support

03/5/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

A record number of participation challenges fueled the success of Thiel College’s 13th annual Match Day on Tuesday, March 3, as 19 affinity and group challenges were issued and all 19 were completed, marking the most challenges ever created and fulfilled in the event’s history.

Thiel College to host Muskie Max Plus Outdoor Expo at Rissell-Schreyer Dome

02/24/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

Thiel College will welcome anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and regional partners to campus when the Muskie Max Plus Outdoor Expo opens Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1, inside the Rissell-Schreyer Dome.

Thiel Career Expo to connect students with more than 20 regional employers and recruiters

02/16/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

Thiel College will host its annual Career Expo Day on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center, featuring recruiters from more than 20 regional employers and graduate programs.

Thiel College to host Ryan Gloyer ’04 Tribute Workout honoring fallen U.S. Army veteran

02/11/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

Thiel College will host the Ryan Gloyer ’04 Tribute Workout at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Beeghly Gymnasium to honor the life and legacy of Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Allen Gloyer ’04, a 2004 graduate who died in service to the United States in 2016.

Thiel College hosting historian to discuss his research on rural and small-town politics

02/6/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

Keith Orejel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History at Wilmington College, will discuss his ongoing research into rural and small-town politics in Stamm Hall in the James Pedas Communication Center at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12.

Py Valley superintendent speaker for Thiel College’s second annual Education Summit

02/4/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

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.

Thiel College awards fifth full-tuition scholarship to Crestview High School junior

01/29/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

Thiel College has awarded its fifth and final full-tuition scholarship of the year to Blake McCowin, a junior at Crestview High School in Negley, Ohio.

Thiel College welcomes back Kyle Utter for collaborative exhibition with Clare Kambhu

01/28/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

New York City-based artist Kyle Utter, M.F.A. and abstract painter Clare Kambhu, M.F.A. will have a shared exhibition of paintings “Back and Forth: The Paintings of Kyle Utter and Clare Kambhu,” on display in Thiel College’s Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery starting Feb. 11 through March 27. An artist talk and reception will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 13.

Thiel College launches 160th anniversary celebration with 2026 Founders’ Day awards

01/21/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

Thiel College will recognize faculty, staff and community leadership during its annual Founders’ Day celebration at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center, marking the first major event of the College’s 160th anniversary year.

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