GREENVILLE, Pa.—The Thiel College Department of Athletics announced Thursday that 42 student-athletes were recently inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, the national college athlete honor society.
Chi Alpha Sigma is a nonprofit organization established to recognize college student-athletes who excel both on and off the field of competition. Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996.
Chi Alpha Sigma recognizes college student-athletes who receive a varsity letter in their sport, achieve junior academic standing or higher after their fifth full-time semester, and earn a 3.4 or higher cumulative grade-point average.
Thiel College was designated as a member of Chi Alpha Sigma in 2010. Since then, a total of 317 Thiel student-athletes have been inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma.
Thiel's 42 Chi Alpha Sigma inductees are as follows:
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.