GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College is gearing up for an exciting Homecoming weekend, starting Thursday. This annual celebration of school spirit, tradition, and community will bring together alumni, students, faculty, and staff for a weekend of fun, friendship, and recognition of outstanding Thiel graduates.
The festivities get kicked off Thursday with alumni returning to lead career conversations with students in the morning followed by a campus group photo on the new turf at Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium. Alumni from around the world will join in by sharing photos in Thiel gear. The celebrations continue Friday and culminate on Sunday with alumni reunion games and the Service of Remembrance at the David Johnson Memorial Chapel.
One of the key highlights of the weekend will be the awarding of an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to distinguished alumnus and Professor Emeritus of Business Administration and Accounting Gary Witosky ’79. Witosky’s professional experience includes more than 20 years in public accounting and private industry. In 2002, Witosky joined Thiel College—at the invitation of his former professor and mentor, David M. Miller ’61 H’20—as an adjunct professor. He subsequently served as the College’s interim vice president of finance in 2004, and as the senior vice president of Thiel in 2007-2009. He returned to the faculty in 2009 and eventually became the Chair of the Arthur McGonigal Department of Business Administration and Accounting in 2015. Witosky was appointed Thiel’s first David M. Miller Endowed Chair of Accounting in 2016 and has served as Executive Director of the Haller Enterprise Institute. In 2009, Witosky received the Service to Thiel Award from the Thiel Alumni Association and was recognized as the Professor of the Year by the College in 2016. Witosky has had a remarkable career in finance, philanthropy, and leadership. He is recognized for his outstanding contributions to both his profession and his community and his alma mater.
In addition to Witosky’s honorary degree, several other exceptional alumni will be honored with prestigious awards during Homecoming. These awardees have shown exemplary dedication to their professions, communities, and alma mater, embodying the mission of Thiel College. The award winners include:
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.