GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College senior and Dietrich Honors Institute member Jade Rhoades ’23 was recognized as Student of the Year and the Institute's student research journal won first place in the publications category at the annual Northeast Regional Honors Conference in April.
The Northeast Regional Honors Conference was held in Pittsburgh from March 30 to April 2.
The council annually recognizes two students as Student of the Year–one from a two-year institution and one from a four-year institution. The two students selected for an NRHC Student of the Year Award must have demonstrated scholastic excellence and must have made a significant impact on their honors program. The award recognizes academic excellence, outstanding leadership skills, socially engaged contributions, and innovations that the students have shown at their home institution. In addition, the winners are role models for other students in their honors programs and have demonstrated commitment that is above their peers. The selected students might also have worked to engage honors ideals outside their home institutions through participation in intercollegiate projects, NRHC and/or NCHC conferences, service to their communities, and more.
Rhoads, of Franklin, Pa., is a neuroscience and psychology double major. Rhoads is a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority and the women’s cross country team. She is also a sweetheart of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Following graduation, she plans to earn a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, N.Y. She graduated from Maplewood High School in 2019.
The Lectern won first place for honors publications in the research category.
Six Thiel students presented (sometimes twice!) at the conference.
Professor of History and Director of the Dietrich Honors Institute Sheila Nowinski, Ph.D. said, “They all did an excellent job. Thiel DHI was very well-represented. The conference hosted more than 360 participants from across the region. The DHI is very fortunate to have generous funding from Dietrich as well as enthusiastic support from the Thiel community. It is gratifying to see our students recognized. Thank you for supporting our participation in this event."
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.