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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 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.

Motivational speaker Sabrina Parr addresses Thiel College student-athletes

05/6/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Student-athletes at Thiel College heard from coach and motivational speaker Sabrina Parr during a recent presentation in Bly Hall focused on mental toughness, discipline and personal development. Parr, a former Division I athlete and six-time All-American, spoke to students about building resilience and preparing for success in athletics, academics and life.

Thiel College Center for Speech-Language Pathology Services launches free preschool program

05/6/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program is expanding clinical learning opportunities and community services with the launch of “Bundles of Learning,” a play-based language development program for preschool-aged children at the Thiel Center for Speech-Language Services.

Thiel College honors students present research at regional conference in Connecticut

04/30/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College Dietrich Honors Institute students presented undergraduate research across multiple disciplines at the Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference held this spring in New Haven, Conn. The annual conference, themed “The Haven of Honors: Cultivating Innovative, Upstanding, and Impactful Leaders,” brought together honors students and faculty from colleges and universities throughout the region.

Thiel College Sigma Tau Delta chapter inducts new members, marks 25th anniversary year

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

Thiel College’s Alpha Iota Kappa Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, inducted new members and installed officers during its annual ceremony April 19, concluding a year that included recognition of the chapter’s 25th anniversary.

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.

Proudfoot named first All-American in Thiel men’s volleyball history

04/21/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

Thiel College men’s volleyball standout Kaleb Proudfoot ’26 was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America team on April 20, becoming the first player in the program’s 16-year history to receive the distinction.

Thiel College concert band to present “Emotions & Dances” for spring performance

04/20/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

The Thiel College Music Department will present the Thiel concert band’s 2026 spring concert, “Emotions & Dances,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, in the William A. Passavant Memorial Center. The concert is free and open to the public.

Thiel College Music Department to present “A Night of Love” spring choral concert

04/17/26  |  Read Full Story >>   Print

The Thiel College Music Department will present its 2026 spring choral concert, “A Night of Love,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the David Johnson Memorial Chapel on campus.

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