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Thiel College names nutrition program director to lead new bachelor’s degree

Thiel College has appointed Katheryn E. Willey as program director for the College’s new Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and its planned Master of Science program.

Thiel College Music Department to present “A Night of Love” spring choral concert

04/17/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

The Thiel College Music Department will present its 2026 spring choral concert, “A Night of Love,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the David Johnson Memorial Chapel on campus.

Thiel Players premiere student-developed adaptation of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

04/15/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

The Thiel Players will present a modern, student-developed adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing from April 17-19 and April 24-25 in the William A. Robinson Theater at Thiel College.

Thiel College to host nationally recognized criminologist for Crutchfield ’71 Lecture Series

04/15/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

Thiel College welcomes nationally recognized criminologist Janet Lauritsen, Ph.D. as the featured speaker for the Dr. Crutchfield ’71 Lecture Series during Common Hour at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, in Stamm Lecture Hall in the James Pedas Communication Center.

Sydney Bell and Madalyn Semmler recognized as Thiel College Students of the Month

04/14/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

Thiel College announces Sydney Bell ’26, of Knox, Pa., and Madalyn Semmler ’26, of Butler, Pa., as its Students of the Month for April.

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

04/14/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

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 environmental safety management majors attend professional development conference

04/8/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

Thiel College Environmental Safety Management students presented and were recognized during the 13th Annual American Society of Safety Professionals Western Pennsylvania Section Professional Development Conference held March 26 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kovalchick Conference and Athletic Complex.

Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brothers will race in high heels as part of Mercer County AWARE fundraiser

04/7/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Thiel College is conducting its annual Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser for Mercer County AWARE, a philanthropic campaign devoted to eliminating domestic and sexual violence.

Thiel College PA students deliver care, gain insight during medical mission trip to Caribbean

04/1/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

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, the group traveled to the Dominican Republic from March 14–21, providing much-needed healthcare services to underserved communities in and around Santo Domingo.

Lutheran Bishop leading talk on faith and perseverance at Thiel College’s Miller Series

03/31/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

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 the Howard Miller Student Center.

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