During the 2025 Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Commencement Exercises recently the Thiel College chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association presented an assistive listening system to the college on behalf of the graduating class.
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Thiel College Lecturer of English Sean Oros ’15 presented “Suppressed Stories: the Power of the Personal in Poetic-Autoethnography” at The Creative Psyche and Arts-Based Research Conference on June 14 in London, England hosted by the London Arts-Based Research Centre.
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Thiel College Director of Career Development Jennifer Martin begins her first full academic year with the College with the upcoming arrival of new first-year students on Aug. 23.
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Thiel College has revamped its computer science curriculum and introduced a new interdisciplinary minor in information systems, aimed at preparing students for dynamic careers at the intersection of technology, business, and innovation.
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Students from the fifth cohort of Master of Science in speech-language pathology program celebrated commencement Thrusday, July 31 received their diplomas and then enjoyed a reception with proud family and friends at the Howard Miller Student Center.
A special congratulations went to Sarah Stoll M.S.’25 for being named the 2025 Dr. Sonya Wilt Outstanding SLP Graduate Student. This award was established in honor of Sonya Wilt, Ph.D., the founding Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders faculty member at Thiel College, to honor the student who exemplifies overall excellence in each graduate cohort.
Program director Amy Tepper, Ed.D. said Stoll distinguished herself in every way possible throughout her time in the program. She demonstrated excellent work ethic during all of her academic, clinical, and service endeavors at Thiel College.
Additional honors went to Lillianna Briscoe ’24 M.S.’25 who was named the 2025 Dr. Nancy Antonino Outstanding Graduate SLP Clinician. This award was established in honor of Nancy Antonino, the longest-serving CSD faculty member at Thiel College, to honor the student who exemplifies excellence in clinical practice. Briscoe completed the 5-year Bachelor/Master in Speech-Language Pathology at Thiel College. Throughout the entire program, Briscoe showed an extraordinary passion for the field of speech-language pathology, Tepper said.
The first cohort of first-year Thiel College students arrived on Aug. 2. The students are participating in the Excel program. The second group of Excel students is scheduled to arrive on Saturday, August 9. See the calendar for the complete schedule.
Following fall athletes and the Thiel Tomcat Marching Pride move in, the remainder of new students move in Saturday, August 23. Returning students will arrive Sunday, August 24.
Tomcat Tributes
Tomcat Tributes recognize the teamwork Thiel College employees exhibit each day. Employees can nominate co-workers for recognition in four categories (Random Act of Kindness, Going the Extra Mile, Had a Great Idea, Just Because).
Communications collateral
Employees should update the logos used on institutional materials, including email signatures, letterhead, PowerPoint slides, etc.
Thiel College has used the shield and wordmark combination as the official institutional logo for more than a year. They are the only approved logo for academic co-curricular and institutional use. Additional athletic logo packages are also available.
Email signatures, brand resources, and a job request form are all available online. A Dropbox folder has been set up with instructions and the materials necessary to create new email signatures. Employees can find other Thiel College-branded resources including letterhead, logos and PowerPoint slides in the same folder.
Thiel College community members who need help with communications and marketing initiatives and collateral can now request those services with a job form. The request form is available on the communications and marketing webpage or linked directly below.
For more information, email the office.
Submit updates and news
The Office of Communications and Marketing is always looking for good content that can be featured in the weekly staff newsletter (T-Notes), the student newsletter (Thiel Happenings), the website Newsroom or on social media.
Please send any information about you, your students, your department or your colleagues to Dominick DiRienzo M.A.’22.
Information about anything your department is featuring this year, any faculty accomplishments or student activity.
These updates do not have to meet a “newsworthiness” standard and do not have to be things that you are specifically doing or hosting.
If you have any questions, contact DiRienzo at ext. 2188.
Publishing Schedule
T-Notes is published on alternating Wednesdays during the summer break. It arrives Wednesday afternoons. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon Monday, August 18, 2025 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
HR Notes
Thiel College independent retirement plan advisors, Sierra Christian and Jack Ryan from Henderson Brothers Financial Partners, are available to support employees retirement planning needs through conference calls and virtual meetings. Their office hours can be selected below.
Virtual: Christian is available throughout August
Virtual: Ryan is available throughout August
Topics can include:
Thiel College welcomes:
Monthly Payroll
Any changes or updates must be submitted before the 20th of the month for the change to process in the current month's payroll.
Bi-weekly Payroll
Any changes or updates must be submitted by Wednesday, the week before payroll week.
DocuCenter Hours
The DocuCenter will be closed Fridays in July, and in August, it will be closed Friday, Aug. 8.
Campus Store Hours
The Campus Store will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 9.
The store will also be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24 during move-in weekend.
The store will be closed on Friday, Aug. 1, 8, and 22 and also on Monday, Aug. 11.
For more information contact Nalini Downing at ext. 2170.
Campus Office Hours
Normal office hours resume Monday, August 11.
Buhl Park Concert Series
August 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Hermitage, Pa. - Buhl Park Performing Arts Center
A free summer concert series held every Sunday and Wednesday at the Buhl Park Performing Arts Center. Bring a park chair or blanket and make your way to the Performing Arts Center in Buhl Park in neighboring Hermitage PA.
Rockin' on the River
Aug. 8 at 6:00pm
Sharon, PA - Corner of State and Shenango St.
Rockin' on the River is a FREE summer concert series held in neighboring Sharon PA the second Friday of every month during the summer. This year's line up includes:
For complete information the Rockin' the River concert series, please visit the Sharon PA website.
Excel Orientation
Aug. 9 at 12:00pm
Stamm Hall
Meeting for all students in the Excel Program and whoever is helping them move in to campus.
Cheerleading Move-In Day
Aug. 10 at 12:01am
Thiel College Housing
Cheerleaders Move-In Day
Chautauqua Networking Social
Aug. 10 at 2:00pm
Chautauqua, NY
A gathering of alumni and friends of the College. Join President Susan Traverso, Vice-President of Advancement Roberta Leonard, Director of Development Mark Batt ’87, Richard “Dickie” Erickson ’84 and Brett ’84 & Ellen ’85 Agett for a meet and greet and an update on all that is happening at Thiel College.
Food • Activities • Conversation
For an alumni RSVP, contact Mark Batt ’87 at mbatt@thiel.edu or call 724-589-2157. Registration is also available online here -> https://www.thiel.edu/images/testimonials/chautauqua
Sunday, August 10, 2025
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
3 Taps & The A Truck
2 Miller Park
Chautauqua, NY 1472
Buhl Park Concert Series
August 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Hermitage, Pa. - Buhl Park Performing Arts Center
A free summer concert series held every Sunday and Wednesday at the Buhl Park Performing Arts Center. Bring a park chair or blanket and make your way to the Performing Arts Center in Buhl Park in neighboring Hermitage PA.
Football Move-in Day
Aug. 12 at 12:01am
Thiel College Housing
Football Move-in day.
Buhl Park Concert Series
August 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Hermitage, Pa. - Buhl Park Performing Arts Center
A free summer concert series held every Sunday and Wednesday at the Buhl Park Performing Arts Center. Bring a park chair or blanket and make your way to the Performing Arts Center in Buhl Park in neighboring Hermitage PA.
Cross Country Move-in Day
Aug. 15 at 12:01am
Thiel College Housing
Men's and Women's Cross Country Move-in Day.
Soccer Move-in Day
Aug. 15 at 12:01am
Thiel College Housing
Men's and Women's Soccer Move-in Day.
Women's Tennis Move-in Day
Aug. 15 at 12:01am
Thiel College Housing
Women's Tennis Move-in Day.
Women's Volleyball Move-in Day
Aug. 15 at 12:01am
Thiel College Housing
Women's Volleyball Move-in Day.
Donnie Z and the Z Factor
Aug. 16 at 5:30pm
Linesville, PA
A short drive north of Thiel, Linesville PA is in it's fourth year of hosting a FREE summer concert series. This years slated performers are:
TTMP Band Camp!
Aug. 17 at 12:01am
Thiel College Campus
The Thiel Tomcats Marching Pride are getting ready for the fall semester.
Buhl Park Concert Series
August 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Hermitage, Pa. - Buhl Park Performing Arts Center
A free summer concert series held every Sunday and Wednesday at the Buhl Park Performing Arts Center. Bring a park chair or blanket and make your way to the Performing Arts Center in Buhl Park in neighboring Hermitage PA.
Dual Enrollment Orientation
Aug. 20 at 1:00pm
Pedas Communication Center - Media Lab
Admission presentation for new dual enrollment students.
Buhl Park Concert Series
August 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Hermitage, Pa. - Buhl Park Performing Arts Center
A free summer concert series held every Sunday and Wednesday at the Buhl Park Performing Arts Center. Bring a park chair or blanket and make your way to the Performing Arts Center in Buhl Park in neighboring Hermitage PA.
Fundraising Softball Tournament
Aug. 23
Meadville, Pa.
Tim's House for First Responders, a first responder mental health awareness organization that focuses on advocacy and education on the importance of first responder mental health, is a hosting a fundraiser softball tournament in Meadville, Pa. on August 23.
For more information or to register a team (a minimum of nine players) can contact Meaghan Valesky.
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