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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.

Thiel College veterans liaison featured in news stories highlighting support for veterans

11/11/25  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Michael Mason, Thiel College’s Assistant Director of IT Operations and Veterans Liaison, was recently featured in two regional publications for his leadership in supporting veterans and military-connected students.

Thiel College student and entrepreneur profiled in Record-Argus for buying bowling lane

10/13/25  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College student Seth Riley ’25 has taken ownership of Reynolds Lanes in Pymatuning Township and was profiled following the transaction in the Greenville, Pa. Record-Argus on Friday, Oct. 10.

Thiel student Anna Kavulla ’27 featured in local media for entrepreneurial success

07/16/25  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College business administration student Anna Kavulla ’27, of Sharpsville, Pa., was profiled Tuesday, July 15 in the Youngstown Business Journal for her entrepreneurial success. The article, “Creating a Generation of Entrepreneurs,” spotlights the venture of Anna Kavulla and her sister, Ava ’25, who is a 2025 Thiel College graduate. Their business, A Pastel Petal, is featured as an example of Gen Z innovation and leadership.

Recent developments in Amelia Earhart search resonate with Thiel College’s history and community

07/2/25  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

As researchers announced a new expedition to locate the long-missing plane of Amelia Earhart H’32 on the 88th anniversary of her disappearance, the developments have renewed interest and pride at Thiel College, where the iconic aviator holds a unique place in institutional history.

Thiel College alumnus featured in Reader’s Digest article discussing traditional grading scale

05/30/25  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College alumnus Thomas R. Guskey, Ph.D. ’72 H’25, a nationally recognized leader in educational assessment and reform was featured in a recent article by Reader’s Digest.

Thiel alumnus Nordenberg elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences

05/15/25  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College alumnus and Trustee Emeritus Mark Nordenberg, J.D. ’70 H’98, a lifelong advocate for higher education, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. This marks the first time in the College’s history that a Thiel alumnus has been inducted into the Academy.

Thiel College Assistant Dean’s essay on Mr. Rogers published in national Lutheran publication

05/14/25  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College’s Assistant Dean for Student Engagement Than Oo recently had his article “How Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Reminds Us About Work,” published in the latest issue of Intersections, the biannual magazine by the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities.

Thiel College alumnus Dave Pilipovich gears up for a March Madness Cinderella story

03/21/25  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College alumnus Dave Pilipovich ’86 ensures the Tomcats are represented at one of the biggest sporting events on the planet as an assistant coach for the University of New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team.

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