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Thiel College hosts riders from nationally recognized cycling event for fifth consecutive year

06/2/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

For the fifth consecutive year, Thiel College will serve as an overnight stop for many of the approximately 500 riders and volunteers participating in Bike MS: Escape to the Lake, a two-day fundraising ride scheduled for June 13-14.

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 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 earns Tree Campus recognition from Arbor Day Foundation

04/24/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College has been recognized as a 2025 Tree Campus Higher Education institution by the Arbor Day Foundation, marking the College’s eighth consecutive year earning the national designation. The recognition reflects activities completed during the 2025 calendar year, with awards announced in 2026.

Pennsylvania state Senator hosts high school students for ‘Senator for a Day’ at Thiel College

04/14/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

High school students from across northwestern Pennsylvania gathered at Thiel College on Tuesday, April 14, for Senator Michele Brooks’ annual “Senator for a Day” seminar, an immersive civic engagement experience designed to educate students on the legislative process and the responsibilities of public service.

Lutheran Bishop leading talk on faith and perseverance at Thiel College’s Miller Series

03/31/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

The Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Reverend Yehiel Curry, is the speaker for the 2026 Professor David M. Miller ’61 H’20 Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 in the Lutheran Heritage Room of the Howard Miller Student Center.

Thiel College alumnus, world-renowned water scientist to deliver Commencement address

03/13/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Internationally recognized water researcher Shane Snyder, Ph.D. ’94 will deliver the commencement address and receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree during Thiel College’s 2026 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9.

Bruce Hartman to present talk on ethical and Christian leadership at Thiel College

03/2/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College will host Bruce Hartman, D.Min., a former Fortune 500 chief financial officer, author and member of the Thiel College Board of Trustees, for a lecture on ethical and Christian leadership at 11:30 a.m. March 5 in Stamm Hall of the James Pedas Communication Center.

Match Day 2026: Thiel College’s annual one-day giving campaign supports The Thiel Fund

02/25/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

The Thiel College community will come together Tuesday, March 3, for the 13th annual one-day fundraising campaign, Match Day, which recognizes, energizes and celebrates Thiel supporters around the world.

Tragedy and triumph mark the stories of the year for Thiel College in 2025

01/1/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

The sad passing of a notable alumnus and a popular student were balanced against the academic acheivement and accomplishment of Thiel College's faculty, staff and students for the College's Top 10 stories in the Thiel College Newsroom based on their number of views, media attention, and social media impact this past year.

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