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2017 Press Releases

12/31

Joyous, historic and solemn moments mark year full of news for Thiel College

12/20

Milford High School brothers earn full tuition scholarships worth $125,000 each to Thiel College

12/19

Thiel participates in Adopt-A-Classroom program at Jamestown and Greenville elementary schools

12/19

Thiel business students present strategic business plan to trails association

12/15

Fox Chapel High School student earns full ride worth $125,000

12/15

Several endeavors connect Thiel neuroscience majors with area scholastic students

12/14

Eisenhower High School student earns full tuition scholarship worth $125,000

12/13

Thiel College awards $125,000 scholarship to DuBois high school student

12/13

Instructor of Music collaborates with jazz vocalist on Christmas album

12/07

Eight new and returning members bring strong business and education backgrounds to Board of Trustees

12/06

Adams, McConnell recognized for academic achievements with Student of the Month honors

12/05

History professor member of select group to participate in week-long seminar at Yale

11/30

Professor of Art Sean McConnor exhibits works at Hiram and Warren galleries

11/29

Phi Theta Phi holds 100-mile fundraising walk for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

11/28

65th annual Christmas Festival features new choir director and modified program

11/20

Music instructor collaborates with trumpet trio for upcoming CD release

11/16

Sharp and Thiel awarded Student of the Month honors for November

11/13

Thiel College to host winter festival surrounding opening of Rissell-Schreyer Dome

11/08

Thiel announces academic scholarship to honor decorated military soldier killed in action

11/07

Thiel Players examine ideas of race with production of award-winning ‘Clybourne Park’

11/02

Luther 500 Celebration latest event in yearlong Interfaith Series

11/01

Professor of English reviews book that examines ideas of friendship in 16th Century

11/01

Covine and Sesti recognized as first Students of Month for 2017-2018 academic year

10/26

Students to meet with state’s Lt. Gov. during visit to Thiel to promote pardons program

10/23

Nine students earn year-long roles in communication program as Pedas Fellows

10/20

Haller Institute recognizes alumnus and student as top entrepreneurs

10/19

Tomcat Marching Pride to host eighth annual Marching Band Preview Day

10/14

Student activities director participating in diversity discussion at conference

10/14

Track & Field Complex, Science Connector dedications headline Homecoming

10/13

Archivist installed as president of national sophomore honor society

10/12

Communication professor takes on editorship of Newspaper Research Journal

10/12

College considering applicants for prestigious Vira I. Heinz scholarship program

10/10

Family Day events added to Homecoming 2017 schedule

10/05

Kappa Sigma seesaws 72 hours to raise money for Military Heroes Campaign

10/03

College partnering with TV station to highlight achievements of high school student-athletes

9/29

Hundreds of regional high school students expected at Mercer County College Fair

9/27

College joins select institutions as a Preferred College Partner for The Pittsburgh Promise

9/26

New facility dedications will help College celebrate Homecoming 2017 theme

9/26

Psychology professor wins award and grant and will have articles published

9/22

Psychology professor Shannon Deets addresses dance arts experts in Erie

9/22

Bill Upton ’75 to be recognized as Saturday’s Gameday Honoree

9/21

College a participating sponsor for Girls Rock Science program at Carnegie Center

9/20

Track and field, cross country teams sponsoring Homecoming 5K race

9/19

Muslim chaplain’s presentation opens Thiel College’s yearlong interfaith series

9/18

Thiel showcasing female printmakers from its private collection during exhibition at College

9/14

Nicaraguan dance troupe sharing Latino heritage with performance at College

9/12

President Traverso named a Dietrich Foundation trustee

9/08

Thiel College chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity collects 16 awards at biennial gathering

9/07

Students collecting donations for Hurricane Harvey relief

9/07

College connects employers with students for citizenship and leadership projects

9/05

New program puts College in select group of regional schools offering exercise science major

9/01

College joins community partners to host festival in Greenville on Saturday

8/31

Ashley Josay Zullo named Vice President for Enrollment Management

8/29

Fred Kiser ’66 and the Mercer County Trails Association, Inc. named Gameday Honorees

8/25

College’s most diverse class brings an exceptional mix of talent and perspectives to campus

8/24

Greek Life leading partnership with the United Way for back to school backpack initiative

8/16

Solo exhibition and juror position highlight Thiel College art professor’s summer schedule

8/11

Arbuckle’s role expands; appointed to lead Disability Resource Center

8/07

Students looking deeper into nicotine exposure data for summer research institute

8/03

Computer science professor’s published article discusses gaming industry’s use of multimedia

8/01

Professor of Psychology uses new methods to introduce high school students to statistics

7/27

Con Spirito musicians win prestigious award in advance of this fall’s performance

7/18

Renewed grant supports scholarships for Greenville, Commodore Perry, Jamestown and Reynolds students

7/11

President Traverso, Thiel College dignitaries welcome new hotel to Greenville community

7/07

Recent developments renew interest in College’s connection to Amelia Earhart H’32

6/29

Thiel College biology professor and research assistant hoping to aid amphibian conservation

6/28

Pedas endowed chair one of four U.S. scholars named to international research committee

6/23

$30,000 in science scholarships available exclusively for Mahoning Valley students

6/20

Accomplished professor of music joins performing arts department

6/14

High school students will conduct laboratory research as part of science camp

6/07

Cycling club covering 500 miles to promote elder health, leadership development

6/05

Third summer of Thiel College institute building on success of previous research

5/31

Mandy Slupek participating in selective U.S.-German exchange program

5/24

Office of Admission welcoming high school students to summer BBQ picnics

5/17

Thiel College announces Dean’s List honorees for spring 2017

5/16

College’s new first-year experience program aimed at bolstering student success

5/11

Sherman studying Parkinson’s disease with Florida university research team

5/10

More than 180 graduates awarded diplomas at 143rd Thiel College Commencement

5/09

Eight graduates earn valedictorian and salutatorian honors at 143rd Commencement

5/07

More than half of College’s 183 graduates recognized for honors at 143rd Commencement

5/05

Thiel College president’s inaugural year culminates in installation ceremony and celebration

5/03

Dietrich Honors Institute members collecting goods for local nonprofit agency

4/28

Pittsburgh-based Dietrich Foundation executive to speak at 143rd Commencement

4/27

Elizabethtown College President Emeritus introducing President Traverso’s inaugural keynote speech

4/26

College employees honored for reaching service milestones

4/25

Valparaiso University leader to kick off inaugural events for Thiel College President Susan Traverso

4/20

Alliance organizes LGBT+ events promoting acceptance during Pride Week

4/19

James Pedas Professor of Communication published in top academic journals

4/18

Community Medical Ethics Project presentation will delve into age-based health care rationing

4/13

Three seniors recognized for campus contributions with April Student of the Month honors

4/11

College honoring its past and celebrating its future for President Susan Traverso’s inauguration

4/08

Art department collaborates with local business for student/alumni art show

4/07

College appoints Elizabeth Frombgen, Ph.D., new Vice President for Academic Affairs

4/06

Documentary film, concert, workshop, tiny house part of College’s 19th annual Earth Week

4/05

Campus community comes together to celebrate Greek Week competitions

4/04

Community Medical Ethics Project announces noted bioethicist Alex John London as its keynote speaker

4/03

Acclaimed musician performing “Earth Tones” as part of Earth Week celebration

3/30

Puppets tackle mature material for Thiel Players’ production of award-winning ‘Avenue Q’

3/29

Women’s advocacy group hosting leadership conference for area high school students

3/24

Kappa Sigma fraternity has direct connection to military for this year’s annual campaign

3/22

Representatives from 24 organizations share career advice and opportunities with students

3/17

Newly formed outdoor recreation group combines excursions and community involvement

3/14

Choir culminates tour with Dr. Bray’s final home concert

3/08

Thiel signs culinary program agreement with Pittsburgh Technical College

3/07

Aspiring teacher and social worker earn March Students of the Month honors

3/02

Professor of Music Michael Bray conducting final tour with Choir

3/01

Increase in online giving pushes College past fundraising goals on Match Day

2/24

Veterans affairs expert to discuss benefits available to military service members

2/23

VH1 Save The Music Foundation festival features local and regional performers

2/21

Weyers-Sampson hosting landscape exhibition examining European and suburban Ohio scenes

2/20

Organization of Black Collegiates hosting week of events for Black History Month

2/17

Eight students finalists for national college broadcasting awards

2/16

Pittsburgh Dad giving ‘behind the scenes’ presentation at College

2/15

College announces Dean’s List honorees for fall 2016

2/14

Thiel College challenging alumni and friends to find their ‘perfect match’

2/08

Kramer, Wiegmann named Students of the Month for February

2/07

Thiel community mourns passing of longtime Professor of English

2/07

‘Shark Tank’ business guru speaking to Thiel College National Society of Leadership and Success

2/02

Greenville philanthropists receive Distinguished Service Award

1/27

Biology journal accepts professor’s research on stress and its impact on infection

1/26

Professor of History Sheila Nowinski explores clerical celibacy with AHA presentation

1/23

Communication chair nominated for top academic association role

1/18

Select staff, faculty members to be honored during Founders’ Day celebration

1/17

Former Atlanta AT&T executive leading College’s Office of Communications and Marketing

1/13

Poet and activist Natasha T. Miller celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. events at Thiel

1/12

Nancy and John Hauser to receive Thiel Distinguished Service Award for Founders’ Day

1/11

World-renowned vocalist group VOCES8 to perform at Con Spirito concert

1/10

College hosting Benedict Oddi’s “Scouts” and “Nomads” gallery collections

1/06

Witosky named first David M. Miller Endowed Chair of Accounting

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