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Thiel College students selected for international Nobel Peace Prize Laureates program

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 honors Speech-Language Pathology graduates, longtime faculty member

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

Thiel College celebrated six graduates of its Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program during commencement exercises July 30 in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center, where the graduating cohort also honored longtime faculty member Nancy Antonino, Ph.D., with the dedication of a flower garden outside the Glenn Johnson Center.

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.

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.

Thiel College to celebrate Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology graduates July 30

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

Thiel College will celebrate the graduates of its Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program during commencement exercises at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 30, in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center.

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.

Thiel College hosts annual synod conference for Lutheran leaders from northwestern Pa.

05/29/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America members will meet at Thiel College on June 5-6 for the organization’s annual synod assembly.

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.

Thiel College to break ground on Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center on May 9

04/29/26 | Read Full Story >> Print

Thiel College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center at 3:30 p.m. May 9 near the end zone of Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium.

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.