GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College alumna and television sports journalist Danielle Dwyer ’11 has been nominated for a Heartland Emmy award.
Dwyer, a 2011 graduate of Thiel College, was nominated based on her work in television sports journalism at KOKH Fox 25 in Oklahoma, City, Okla. During her time at Thiel, Dwyer was a part of both the volleyball and softball teams. The Heartland Emmy Awards are a division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Science. They award excellence in all areas of media and television Dwyer was nominated for this award for her story on Avery Clark, who is a high school senior, and her fight with cancer to get back to doing what she loves, playing softball.
“(I am) beyond blessed to receive a Heartland Emmy nomination,” Dwyer said. “Avery is a depiction of strength, courage, and an inspiration to all.”
The Heartland Emmy Award will be presented via live stream on July 17. The Heartland Emmy Award chapter covers Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado. This is Dwyer’s third Emmy nomination. She has also won the Edward R. Murrow Award.
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.