Thiel College celebrates top students and awards degrees to members of the Class of 2026

Posted May 20, 2026Communications and Marketing Department

GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College recently awarded diplomas to its graduates and acknowledged its top performing students at its 152nd Commencement Exercises on May 9.

Students who graduate with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are awarded valedictorian honors and were also summa cum laude honorees.

Ali Baker ’26, Mila Anne Brdar ’26, Alexis R. Brown ’26, Muncie Jean Canon ’26, Marley Chapman ’26, Griffin Fraterrigo ’26, Kylee Jordan ’26, Haylie Kidd ’26, Natalie Pape ’26, Colin Schroyer ’26, Ethan Tabaka ’26, and Hayden Tucker ’26 were recognized as valedictorians for the Class of 2026 with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Abbigail Miller ’26 was the salutatorian.

Seventy-two students graduated with Latin honors, featuring thirty-two students who graduated summa cum laude, which are the highest Latin honors dedicated for students who graduate with a grade point average above 3.8. Twenty-five students had a GPA between 3.6 and 3.79, earning magna cum laude, and 15 students were awarded cum laude status with a grade point average of 3.4 to 3.59.

Students came from nine states and one foreign country, Japan. The top three states were Pennsylvania, home to eighty-four students, Ohio with nineteen students, and New York with three students. The most poular majors were Business Administration with twenty-two students, Psychology with twenty-one students, Early Childhood Education/Special Education with thirteen students, and Biology and Exercise Science which had seven students each. Twenty-five students had multiple majors or degree combinations.

Alphabetical list: Student; Hometown, State or Country; Degree(s); Major(s); Latin Honors

Media partner list grouped by state or country and hometown:

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.


Thiel College
75 College Ave
Greenville, PA 16125
1-800-248-4435