Thiel College students, communication faculty member attend conference in New York City

GREENVILLE, Pa.—Students and faculty from Thiel College’s James Pedas Communication Center were well represented at the recent Intercollegiate Broadcasting System awards held March 7-8 at the Sheraton Times in New York City.

The Intercollegiate Broadcasting System is an organization that helps both college and high school media outlets and groups. Each year during their annual conference, the IBS Media Awards are presented to its member stations. This year, almost 3,000 entries were submitted from more than 100 schools throughout the world. Additionally, Al Roker from NBC was the keynote speaker at this year’s IBSNYC 2025.

Thiel College’s six nominations include:

• Best Radio Drama: Jacob Reeher ’26 (communications media major from Greenville, Pa.), Emmett Gill ’27 (English major and secondary education credential from Jamestown, Pa.), Hayden Tucker ’26 (philosophy, health systems, biology and neuroscience major from New Galilee, Pa.), Christina Newman ’25 (media journalism major from Corry, Pa.)
• Best Station or Event Promo: Jason Jewett ’25 (media journalism major from Kinsman, Ohio)
• Best ID - Broadcast Station: Jewett, Jonathan Koss ’21
• Best Underwriting Spot: Jewett
• Best Podcast: Lilyan Thomas ’27 (public relations, advertising and integrated marketing communications major from Jamestown, Pa.)
• Best Faculty Advisor, Radio: Assistant Professor of Communication and Department Chair Matthew R. Humphrey

“First, I am more than proud of you all. Your hard work and continued dedication to WXTC are truly impressive. Second, I'm humbled at being nominated for an award myself,” Assistant Professor of Communication, Mattew R. Humphrey said. “Thank you for nominating me! This is a big deal for all of us, especially considering the schools we're up against.”

WXTC, Thiel College’s radio station, has been nominated for the Golden Mic Awards eight times in the last nine years.

Related Links

• Department of Media, Communication and Public Relations
• James Pedas Communication Center

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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.