Thiel College Learning Commons recognizes last Extraordinary Effort students of spring

Posted May 4, 2022Communications and Marketing Department

GREENVILLE, Pa.—Alrick Francis ’22, Charlie Lichtenwalter ’22, and Zach Lyons ’22 were awarded the Thiel Learning Commons Extraordinary Effort awards for the month of April.

Francis, of Sunrise, Fla., is pursuing a degree in business administration and management with a focus on entrepreneurship. He is a member of the Organization of Black Collegiates and is a 2018 graduate of J.P. Taravella High School.

Lichtenwalter, of Erie, Pa., is pursuing degrees in accounting and finance. He is a member of the Thiel golf team, the Kappa Sigma fraternity, and Chess Club. He is a 2017 graduate of Mercyhurst Preparatory High School.

Lyons, of Franklin, Pa., is pursuing a major in exercise science and pre-physical therapy and a minor in psychology. He is a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, Order of Omega, and the Thiel golf team. He is a 2018 graduate of Franklin Area Senior High School.

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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.



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