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The 10 most viewed stories of 2016

12/21/16  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Presidential announcements, historic fundraising and campus facility upgrades made up the news items at Thiel College that received the most attention this year. Looking back on the year, the following are the top 10 stories based on the number of views in the Thiel College newsroom, media attention and social media impact.

Thiel Equestrians hosting their first Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition

10/4/16  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

The Thiel College Equestrians will host their first Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition on Oct. 15 and 16.

New and traditional events highlight weeklong Homecoming 2016 celebration

09/14/16  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

In its sesquicentennial year, Thiel College will celebrate Homecoming 2016 with both new and traditional events for students, alumni, friends of the College and community members from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2.

Director of Athletics inducted into her alma mater’s Hall of Fame

06/10/16  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Director of Athletics Amy Schafer was recently named a member of the Bethany College Athletic Hall of Fame.

Eight to be inducted into Thiel College Athletic Hall of Fame

02/22/16  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Seven Tomcats and a legendary coach will be inducted into the Thiel College Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 4.

Thiel College raises $61 million to exceed largest fundraising goal in its history

02/6/16  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College surpassed the largest fundraising goal in its history today. The Thiel 2016 Campaign exceeded its goal by raising $61 million. The campaign will continue through December 2016.

Dan Blume named Thiel College head football coach

12/14/15  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

President Troy D. VanAken, Ph.D., and Director of Athletics Jack Leipheimer ’74 announced Monday the hiring of Dan Blume as head football coach at Thiel College.

Thiel announces public phase of largest capital campaign in College’s history

10/8/15  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

The public phase of the College’s most ambitious fundraising campaign in its 149-year history was announced today. The Thiel 2016 Campaign aims to raise $60 million by the end of 2016.

Thiel College women’s lacrosse team to host weekly camp for all skill levels

08/17/15  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College women’s lacrosse coach Kati Robbins and members of her team will host a camp at Alumni Stadium on three Sundays in September.

Director of Athletics Jack Leipheimer ’74 set to retire at end of year

07/30/15  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College announces today that Director of Athletics Jack Leipheimer ’74 will retire in December 2015. Leipheimer is a member of the President’s Cabinet and responsible for day-to-day operations of the athletics department, including oversight of the College’s 23 NCAA Division III varsity sports, competitive cheer and dance teams, intramurals, and other athletic initiatives.

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Director of Communications and Marketing

 ddirienzo@thiel.edu
 724-589-2188

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