Three-hundred-seventy-three students were named to the Thiel College Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.
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Thiel College’s new Bachelor of Science in nutrition program is featured in the June issue of North Hills Monthly, a regional lifestyle magazine serving the northern Pittsburgh suburbs. The cover story includes insights from program director Katheryn E. Willey and explores growing interest in nutrition, wellness and health care careers.
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For the fifth consecutive year, Thiel College will serve as an overnight stop for many of the approximately 500 riders and volunteers participating in Bike MS: Escape to the Lake, a two-day fundraising ride scheduled for June 13-14.
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Thiel College first-year student Sam Mitchell ’29 recently presented original research at the Lycoming Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference hosted by Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa.
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Thiel College has expanded the leadership role of Zack Walters, naming him Director of Soccer while he continues as head coach of the men’s soccer program and assumes leadership of the women’s program.
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President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. helped men’s and women’s tennis coach Anthony Kobak pull the winning number for Week 26 of the Tennis Treasure 500 raffle. It was the final drawing and for the grand prize of $500. Evan Cessna ’25, a former Thiel tennis player and current Thiel Alumni Board member, was the lucky winner!
Kobak and the tennis team is grateful to all the participants. “A warm 'thank you' to everyone who participated! Proceeds benefit the Thiel tennis program,” he said.
Students Gabe Daugherty ’28, Tegan Daugherty ’26, Morgan Frye '28 and Andrew Yocum ’27; alumni husband and wife, Carol ’75 and Dennis Funkhouser ’73; and Professor of Environmental Science, Department Chair, Associate Director of the Dietrich Honors Institute Anna Reinsel, Ph.D. ’06 went on a study abroad trip to Italy, Croatia and Slovenia in early May.
Several members of the Thiel community took part in St. Paul’s Color Run on Saturday, May 30 including Cody Maxwell ’26, Grace Carrizo ’25, Campus Store manager Nalini Downing and her son, Ethan Downing, Cooper Riley ’28, Josie Lewis ’28, Savannah Schill ’29, and Caiden Schill.
Several students in the College’s Physician Assistant program also attended the event.
Riley was the overall winner of the event.
HR Notes
Thiel College welcomes:
And says farewell to:
Sierra Christian, an independent retirement plan adviser with Henderson Brothers Financial Partners, is available to assist employees with retirement planning through conference calls and virtual meetings. Virtual appointments are available throughout the month.
Employees can reserve a 15- or 30-minute time slot by selecting an available appointment at the provided scheduling link.
Christian can assist with market updates and analysis, investment selection within the plan, retirement income planning, outside investment reviews, insurance needs analysis and policy reviews, and comprehensive financial planning. Henderson Brothers Financial Partners encourages employees to schedule a session for personalized support.
Bistro summer hours
The Bistro is open for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Made-to-order hot food items, cold selections, grab-n-go items and an assortment of bottle and canned beverages will be available. There will be daily specials and combo meals.
Bike MS: Escape to the Lake
June 13
Thiel College
The annual Bike MS: Escape to the Lake fundraiser returns to Thiel College for an overnight stop.
Buhl Summer Concert Series
June 14 at 6 p.m.
Buhl Park Performing Arts Center, Hermitage, Pa.
Enjoy live music as part of the Buhl Summer Concert Series.
Buhl Summer Concert Series
June 17 at 6 p.m.
Buhl Park Performing Arts Center, Hermitage, Pa.
Enjoy live music as part of the Buhl Summer Concert Series.
Mid-term Grades Due
June 18 at noon
Online
Midterm grades for Summer Session 2 are due.
Greenville Historical Center Dinner
June 18 at 3 p.m.
Howard Miller Student Center - Lutheran Heritage Room
An invitation-only dinner celebrates 200 years of the Greenville Area Historical Society Museum.
Juneteenth
June 19
Campus is closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Meet Me on Main Street
June 20 at 11 a.m.
Downtown Greenville, Pa.
Community members can explore local vendors and activities during Meet Me on Main Street.
Buhl Summer Concert Series
June 21 at 6 p.m.
Buhl Park Performing Arts Center, Hermitage, Pa.
Enjoy live music as part of the Buhl Summer Concert Series.
Last day to Withdraw with a W
June 22 at 8 a.m.
Registrar
This is the last day to withdraw with a W from Summer Session 2 (June online) courses.
Buhl Summer Concert Series
June 24 at 6 p.m.
Buhl Park Performing Arts Center, Hermitage, Pa.
Enjoy live music as part of the Buhl Summer Concert Series.
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 every-other Wednesday during the summer break. Send your event or news to tnotes@thiel.edu by noon June 15, 2026 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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