GREENVILLE, Pa.—Maggie Giel-Bovaird ’09, director of outreach & recruitment for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, was named a member of Pittsburgh Magazine's "40 under 40" recently.
Giel-Bovaird is a magna cum laude graduate of Thiel College with undergraduate degrees in communications studies and media communications, as well as a 2011 Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate with a master's degree in school counseling (K-12).
Giel-Bovaird was the class secretary and a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority where she held positions as Vice President of Membership and New Member Education. She belonged to numerous honor societies including Order of Omega, Les Lauries, Chi Alpha Epsilon, Lamda Sigma and Lamda Pi Eta. Giel-Bovaird has been a member of the Thiel College Alumni Association Board of Directors.
She will be recognized at the 25th Anniversary 40 Under 40 Awards in November.
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.