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Thiel College’s Tommy Tomcat raced to fight food insecurity at Mercer Food Bank event

Thiel College’s mascot, Tommy the Tomcat, joined mascots from across the region Friday, Sept. 5, in the annual Mascot Race benefiting the Mercer County Food Bank. The race was part of the organization’s food drive to raise awareness and support in the fight against food insecurity.

Thiel College to honor PAC commissioner Joe Onderko at Friday’s football home opener

09/2/25 | Read Full Story >> Print

Thiel College will recognize Presidents’ Athletic Conference commissioner Joe Onderko during halftime of Friday’s home-opening football game in honor of his 20 years of service to the league.

Mercer County doctor to address Thiel College Physician Assistant commencement Sept. 6

08/20/25 | Read Full Story >> Print

Robert B. Morgenstern, M.D. will be the commencement speaker for Thiel College’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center.

Thiel College alumnus featured in local newspaper for launching veterans scholarship

07/11/25 | Read Full Story >> Print

Thiel College alumnus Mitchell Mason ’25 was featured Friday in the Greenville Record Argus after establishing the “Mitch” Mason Kappa Sigma Scholarship, a new award through the college’s Xi Epsilon chapter of Kappa Sigma focused on supporting veterans.

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 hosting funeral service for alumnus, long-time coach and Hall of Fame founder

04/30/25 | Read Full Story >> Print

A funeral service for retired Air Force Colonel Charles H. “Bud” Manes ’58 will be held at David Johnson Memorial Chapel on campus at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 1.

Thiel College sets new Match Day record with 676 Donors and more than $215,000 raised

03/5/25 | Read Full Story >> Print

Thiel College’s annual Match Day event continued its record-setting momentum with reaching a new milestone with 676 donors contributing $215,649 to support the institution. This year’s theme, “Match to the Future,” inspired the College’s community to break last year’s record of 670 donors and reaffirm its commitment to student success.

‘Match to the Future’ one-day giving at event at Thiel College set for another big year

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

Thiel College’s biggest fundraising event of the year, Match Day: Match to the Future, will take place on Tuesday, March 4, with a full day of philanthropic challenges, spirited competitions, and community celebration.

Thiel Honors Convocation will recognize author, education expert and celebrate academics

02/11/25 | Read Full Story >> Print

This year’s annual Thiel College Academic Honors Convocation will award a notable alumnus with an honorary degree and celebrate the academic achievements of students at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21 in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center.

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