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Thiel College students selected for international Nobel Peace Prize Laureates program

08/7/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Two Thiel College honors students will take part in an international academic program examining the leadership, history and global impact of the Nobel Peace Prize after being selected for the Partners in Peace initiative through the National Collegiate Honors Council.

Thiel College professor featured in Youngstown Business Journal MBA profile

08/4/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Professor of English and Department Chair Jared Johnson, Ph.D. MBA’27 is taking an unconventional path to broaden his leadership expertise by pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Thiel College, a journey recently highlighted by the Youngstown Business Journal.

State grant supports Thiel College’s Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center project

07/17/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College has received a $300,000 state grant through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to support construction of the Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center, a planned 40,000-square-foot recreation and wellness facility serving students, employees and the surrounding community.

Thiel cheerleader featured in ExploreClarion as Lil’ Scratchers camp registration continues

07/6/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

A Thiel College student-athlete’s journey through injury, resilience and preparation for her final collegiate cheer season is the focus of a recent feature by ExploreClarion as registration remains open for the College’s annual Lil’ Scratchers youth cheer camp where she will be a participant.

Thiel College’s new nutrition program profiled by Pittsburgh-area magazine

06/3/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College’s new Bachelor of Science in nutrition program is featured in the June issue of North Hills Monthly, a regional lifestyle magazine serving the northern Pittsburgh suburbs. The cover story includes insights from program director Katheryn E. Willey and explores growing interest in nutrition, wellness and health care careers.

Thiel professor, honors director recognized among Mercer County’s young leaders

05/26/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Associate Professor of English and Dietrich Honors Institute Director Sheila Gross, Ph.D. ’10 will be recognized for her professional leadership and community involvement with Mercer County’s Under 40 Distinguished Impact Awards.

Business article highlights Thiel College expert discussing importance of technology careers

03/25/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Thomas Dulaney, Ph.D. highlighted the growing importance of career paths across nearly all industries in computer science, networking, cybersecurity and information systems as part of a feature in a regional business publication examining in-demand careers.

Shaler High School Eagle Scout Britenbaugh wins full tuition to Thiel College

01/16/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Matthew Britenbaugh, of Glenshaw, Pa., has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to Thiel College, becoming the third recipient of five such scholarships the College will award for the 2026–27 academic year. The scholarship is valued at $158,080.

Thiel College awards full-tuition scholarship worth nearly $160,000 to Beaver County senior

01/16/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Paxton Short, of Georgetown, Pa., has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to Thiel College, becoming the second recipient of five such scholarships the College will award for the 2026–27 academic year. The scholarship is valued at $158,080.

Thiel College shares Human Rights Day video by alumnus and filmmaker Firdaus Kharas

12/10/25  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College alumnus Firdaus Kharas ’78 H’07, an internationally known humanitarian and mass-communication innovator, has produced a new video in observance of Human Rights Day. The annual global observance, held on Dec. 10, marks the anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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