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Construction begins on Thiel’s $10 million Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center

10/21/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Heavy equipment began moving earth Wednesday at Thiel College as construction officially began on the 40,000-square-foot Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center, a $10 million project that will expand athletic, fitness and recreational opportunities for students and the surrounding community.

Thiel College launches public phase of historic $100 million Join the Journey campaign

09/29/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College officially launched the public phase of Join the Journey, the largest fundraising campaign in College history, during Homecoming 2026, introducing the $100 million campaign to alumni, students, employees and friends of the College at events throughout the weekend.

Thiel College homecoming celebrates with fireworks, parade and campus traditions

09/21/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College will welcome alumni, families, friends and members of the Greenville community to campus Sept. 24–27 for Homecoming 2026, a four-day celebration featuring fireworks, a downtown parade, athletic events, reunions and activities connecting generations of Tomcats.

Thiel College student-athletes hear motivational speaker’s message on success beyond sports

08/25/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College student-athletes heard a message about preparation, accountability and performing under pressure Tuesday as former United States Marine Joe Lamphere brought his “Bulletproof Mindset” presentation to campus.

Thiel College cheer earns sixth straight bid to NCA College Nationals

08/21/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College cheer has earned its sixth consecutive bid to the National Cheerleaders Association College Nationals, continuing a tradition of national-level competition for the Tomcats.

Thiel College men’s and women’s soccer teams earn United Soccer Coaches academic honors

08/10/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

The Thiel College men’s and women’s soccer programs continued their strong record of academic success, earning the United Soccer Coaches College Team Academic Award for the 2025–26 academic year. The honor marks the sixth consecutive year the men’s program has received the award and the second straight year for the women’s program.

Thiel College golf coach Dan McMillen retires after 16 seasons

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

Thiel College men's and women's golf coach Dan McMillen ’86 has announced his retirement after 16 seasons leading the Tomcat golf programs. A Thiel alumnus, accomplished PGA Professional and former student-athlete, McMillen guided the program through years of competitive success while mentoring generations of student-athletes on and off the course.

Eight alumni named to Thiel College Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026

07/22/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College Athletics announced Wednesday morning that Corey Brown ’12, Matt Elko ’20, Jill Harry ’10, Dante McCoy ’14, Kelly Muffley ’13, Nick Rossmiller ’13, Tinnesia (Blood) Snyder ’95 and Danielle (Massengill) VanAtta ’15 will be inducted into the Thiel Athletics Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026.

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.

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