GREENVILLE, Pa.—Kraig Smith has been appointed the director of alumni relations at Thiel College. Smith graduated from the College in 2012 with a degree in forensic accounting, business administration and accounting. Previously, he served in the student life department.
Theresa Law, vice president for college advancement said, “We are very pleased that Kraig is joining the advancement team. As an alumnus and former member of our Alumni Board, he is already immersed in the issues and needs of our alumni population. He will help us continue an aggressive expansion of our alumni relations efforts, and brings a fresh perspective to his role.”
Smith began his responsibilities Aug. 4 after attending a professional conference and several Midwest alumni relations events.
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.