GREENVILLE, Pa.—The recent passing of actor David Soul has spurred recollections of his connection to Thiel College, including an article in the Greenville Record-Argus.
Soul was the son of Richard Solberg, Ph.D. Solberg was the Academic Dean and Professor of History at Thiel College from 1963 to 1974.
Solberg was 89 when he passed away in 2006. Soul’s death was announced on Jan. 5 after an illness. He was 80. He was an actor and singer known for his starring role in “Starsky & Hutch” and his hit single “Don't Give Up on Us.”
Soul spent time on campus and in the Greenville community while his father worked at Thiel. According to a staff member, Soul was on campus participating in protests regarding the treatment of displaced mill workers.
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.