GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College, a leading liberal arts college in northwest Pennsylvania, named 1983 graduate David Hummel director of alumni relations. He begins Feb. 1.
Hummel joins Thiel after a 35-year career that spanned private and government accounting and work in real estate. He worked for the U.S. Department of Energy as an accountant beginning in 1986 and retired from the department in 2011 as a senior accountant. He also began a career real estate in 1990 that continues today. Hummel will also be a key figure in the College’s development of an Alumni and Career Engagement Center. The facility will be a “home base” for alumni who come back to campus and will connect students with alumni.
“David’s depth of professional qualifications and Thiel College connections were impressive and made it clear that he belonged at Thiel,” Vice President for College Advancement Roberta Leonard said. “His professional experience will make him a valuable asset as we roll out the new ACE Center. His enthusiasm and love for the College is infectious and will help us expand our alumni network and build on the passion our graduates have for their alma mater.”
Hummel graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and accounting. He has been an active member of the Thiel alumni community and was a member of the College’s Alumni Association Board of Directors from 1990-1996 and returned to the board in 2012.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.