Debra Wallace, Ph.D., director of Thiel College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, traveled to Harrisburg on June 11 to participate in an orientation hosted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
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Thiel College has expanded its summer tennis offerings by adding a new, more competitive United States Tennis Association Level 5 junior tournament to the Tomcat Tennis Tournament line up on July 25–26 at the College’s updated tennis complex.
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Eighty-eight Thiel College student-athletes were named to the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll, the league office announced Wednesday.
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Thiel College will host its fourth annual Professional Development Day for speech-language pathology professionals, students and educators from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, in Stamm Lecture Hall of the Pedas Communication Center.
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Two Thiel College students will continue their academic journeys in legal studies after earning admission and scholarships to the Duquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in Pittsburgh.
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Thiel College Director of Athletics Isaac Collins announced the hiring of Trey Austin as the next head coach of the men's basketball program.
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Thiel College has awarded Master of Business Administration degrees to eight students, marking the completion of the College’s sixth MBA cohort.
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The campus served as the overnight stop for the Bike MS: Escape to the Lake on Saturday, June 13. Hundreds of riders and volunteers made the stop in Greenville and departed Sunday, June 14 on their way to Conneaut, Ohio. Organizers said there were about 400 riders most of whom arrived in Conneaut before a violent spring storm hit the area. According to organizers, more than $500,000 was raised by the ride.
Some of the riders left from Slippery Rock Saturday morning, while others participated on Sunday only.
Thiel College graduate and Office of Communications and Marketing worker Abbigail Miller ’26 took the photos.
The Heritage Days Committee is looking for volunteers on July 10, 11 and 12. Time slots and positions needing volunteers can be found at the link.
Family, friends and community members will gather Saturday, June 27, for the Toby Atwood ’26 Memorial Scholarship Benefit in Kittanning, Pa.
The event will be held from 1-10 p.m. at Wick City Saloon, 1105 Orr Ave., and Kittanning Volunteer Fire Department No. 4. Atwood, a Kittanning native, worked at Wick City Saloon during summer breaks.
The benefit will feature a cornhole tournament, basket raffles, a 50/50 drawing, live music throughout the day and evening and a buffet dinner available for a $10 donation. There is no admission fee to attend.
Proceeds will support the "TobyCat" Scholarship, with donations made payable to Thiel College. Community members interested in supporting the scholarship are encouraged to attend and celebrate Atwood's life while supporting future Thiel students.
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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.
Last Day to Withdraw with a W
June 22
Registrar
Last day to withdraw with a W for Summer Session 2 (June online) classes.
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.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
June 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Buhl Park Rose Garden, Hermitage, Pa.
Community members are invited to attend a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Kiwanis Golf Scramble
June 26 at 9 a.m.
Pine Hill Golf Course, Greenville, Pa.
The 28th Annual Kiwanis Golf Scramble features golf, prizes, food, drinks and a steak dinner.
Fiesta Friday 2026
June 26 at 9 a.m.
Thiel College
Prospective students and families are invited to campus for a themed visit day featuring admissions information, a campus tour and lunch.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
June 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Buhl Park Rose Garden, Hermitage, Pa.
Community members are invited to attend a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
NCA Cheer Camp
June 28
Thiel College
Thiel hosts an official NCA-sanctioned cheer camp for junior high and high school students. More information can be found on varsity.com.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
June 28 at 4:30 p.m.
Buhl Park Rose Garden, Hermitage, Pa.
Community members are invited to attend a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Buhl Summer Concert Series
June 28 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
July 1 at 6 p.m.
Buhl Park Performing Arts Center, Hermitage, Pa.
Enjoy live music as part of the Buhl Summer Concert Series.
Final Day of Classes - Summer 2
July 2
Thiel College Campus
Last day of instruction for Summer Session 2 (June online).
Campus Closed
July 3
Thiel College
Campus is closed in observance of Independence Day.
Independence Day
July 4
Campus offices are closed in observance of Independence Day.
Mercer County Parade
July 4 at 10 a.m.
Mercer, Pa.
Community members are invited to attend the Mercer County Fourth of July Parade. Additional details are available on the Mercer County website.
Buhl Summer Concert Series
July 5 at 6 p.m.
Buhl Park Performing Arts Center, Hermitage, Pa.
Enjoy live music as part of the Buhl Summer Concert Series.
Summer Session 3 Classes Begin
July 6 at 8 a.m.
Online
Summer Session 3 begins with online instruction.
Last Day to Add - Summer 3
July 7 at 8 a.m.
Registrar
Last day to add a course for Summer Session 3 (July session).
Summer Session 2 Grades Due
July 7 at noon
Thiel College Campus
Summer Session 2 (June session) grades are due.
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.
The updates can include 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 July 6, 2026 to be published in that week’s edition. The next edition will be published Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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