GREENVILLE, Pa.-- Thiel College will celebrate 40 graduates of its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program during commencement exercises at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center.
Primary Health Network Chief Executive Officer George Garrow, M.D., will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Thiel College.
Garrow leads Sharon, Pa.-based Primary Health Network, one of Pennsylvania’s largest community health centers, serving communities across 16 western Pennsylvania counties and one county in Ohio. The organization focuses on expanding access to high-quality, affordable healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
Garrow also has a connection to Thiel College. He has shared his healthcare leadership experience with students, including participating in the College’s “Turbulence in the Nonprofit Healthcare Industry: Navigating the Financial Challenges” program during the Spring 2025 semester.
Members of the graduating class Caitlin Augustine M.S.’26 and Abigail Marie Bernhardt M.S.’26 will deliver student remarks during the ceremony.
The ceremony will also include recognition of outstanding students, preceptors and clinical partners. Honors to be presented include the Preceptor of the Year Award, Clinical Site of the Year Award, Leadership Award, Students Without Borders Recognition, Faith Winner Service Award, Academic Achievement Award and Military Service Award.
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