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2016 Press Releases

12/27

Thiel’s fourth annual Shakespeare Festival gives area scholastic performers chance to shine

12/21

The 10 most viewed stories of 2016

12/15

Record-setting Thiel 2016 Campaign exceeds goal by more than $5 million

12/13

Hall, Rickens honored as December Students of the Month

12/07

College signs articulation agreement with recognized Pittsburgh law school

11/30

Phi Theta Phi fraternity sets fundraising goal of $20K for weekend Walk-a-thon

11/29

Claussen book review published in Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly

11/23

64th annual Christmas Festival marks 21st year for Conductor Michael Bray

11/22

Community event planned around opening of Rissell-Schreyer Dome

11/17

Thiel Players to perform “Macbeth” in theater with newly renovated seating

11/16

Murphy, Flory named November Students of the Month

11/14

Intercultural discovery, interaction the focus of fifth annual Thiel International Education Week

11/08

College honored alumnus killed in action in Afghanistan during special weekly service

11/08

Art gallery hosting photography exhibition of vaudeville team

11/07

Claussen appointed editor of the American Journalism Historians Association newsletter

11/01

Harrisburg healthcare executive to be recognized with honorary degree at Honors Convocation

11/01

Langenheim Memorial Library to present eighth annual library research awards

10/28

Internationally acclaimed cellist Joshua Roman to perform for Con Spirito series

10/27

Carpenter, Franley named Thiel College Students of the Month for October

10/26

Leonard named vice president for college advancement

10/21

Seven students named Pedas Fellows for the 2016-2017 academic year

10/20

McConnor presenting exhibition of paintings through Pennsylvania Council On the Arts

10/14

Butler Institute director to present lecture on ‘treasures of American art’ at College

10/12

College places 100 percent of its accounting graduates for third straight year

10/07

Stamms named Haller Enterprise Institute Entrepreneurs of the Year

10/06

Psychology professor one of five in state selected for Emerging Leaders Program

10/04

Thiel Equestrians hosting their first Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition

10/01

College breaks ground for $4.5 million science connector building expansion

9/26

More than 80 college and career representatives scheduled to attend fair

9/14

New and traditional events highlight weeklong Homecoming 2016 celebration

9/12

Thiel’s Kappa Sigma members riding seesaw to raise money for Military Heroes Campaign

9/09

College breaking ground at Homecoming on new $4.5 million science connector

9/07

College hosting exhibition of Thomas Paquette landscape paintings

9/02

First Thiel Forum of academic year features staff and student travel experiences

9/01

Color Dash 5K to kick start Thiel’s sesquicentennial Homecoming celebration

8/31

Upcoming events highlight Office of Admission’s expanded visit days schedule

8/30

Research institute showcasing student work with second annual review session

8/26

College welcomes Class of 2020

8/22

Greenville Orchestra performing free pops concert to celebrate Thiel’s sesquicentennial

8/19

Student presents research during internship at National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

8/18

Alumni and friends can meet College’s new president at upcoming events

8/17

Professor with geopolitical focus added to Department of Political Science

8/15

Program for international students seeks host families

8/12

Student volunteers in Thailand with veterinary groups

8/10

Gadola joins Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

8/08

Neuroscience professor publishes collaborative research effort on biological modeling

8/04

Johnson publishes article on English Renaissance drama and superstition

8/03

Kulikova joins Department of Media, Communication and Public Relations

8/02

Professor, student to debut original documentary theatre performance “Berlin ist Gefallen!”

8/01

Dr. Susan Traverso takes office as Thiel College’s 20th president

7/29

Perez hired as new academic adviser within Division of Student Life

7/28

Math and computer science instructor published in two scientific journals

7/26

Professor of English Mary Theresa Hall appointed associate academic dean

7/25

College named to Forbes’ Grateful Graduates Index

7/20

Thiel wins national recognition as a College of Distinction

7/19

Professor, student investigating immune system defenses against a pathogen and a parasite

7/18

Bradshaw endowed by NSF to attend mobile forensics training program

7/14

Morrill, Snyder to present on efforts that dramatically increased library use

7/05

Neuroscience, Psychology departments researching adolescent nicotine exposure

6/22

College investing more than $1.4 million in campus improvements this summer

6/21

Biology professor, students researching amphibian population decline

6/14

College announces Dean’s List honorees for spring 2016

6/10

Director of Athletics inducted into her alma mater’s Hall of Fame

6/08

Office of Admission launching new ‘Summer BBQ’ visit days for prospective students

6/07

Organizers considering annual event after success of inaugural electronics camp

6/06

Leonard selected for Thrivent Fellows Program

6/03

More than 200 graduates awarded diplomas at 142nd Commencement

6/02

New director of regional recruitment position added to Office of Admission

5/31

Psychology professor researching the ‘damage control’ health habits of students

5/27

Institute’s second year features variety of student and faculty research collaborations

5/24

Student presents research at American Chemical Society national meeting

5/23

Students present research about Thiel College reading lists at psychology conference

5/20

Three staff members graduate from Leadership Shenango program

5/19

Curriculum the focus at fourth annual Hodge Institute

5/19

Benefactors support new president with $150,000 gift

5/17

Thiel College selects Dr. Susan Traverso as its 20th president

5/13

Thiel College Cycling Club riding to Maine for brain awareness campaign

5/11

Six graduates earn valedictorian and salutatorian honors at 142nd Commencement

5/08

Graduates, faculty and friends of the College honored during 142nd Commencement

4/26

Inaugural electronics camp free and open to area school students

4/25

Student recital and spring concert highlight musical events near end of semester

4/21

Thiel College recognizes 34 faculty and staff for employment anniversaries

4/20

Camp gives high school students access to Thiel College’s advanced media technology

4/19

Thiel Players’ production for children ‘At the Ark at Eight’ takes on philosophy and theology

4/15

Longest-tenured professor in Thiel College history to speak at 142nd Commencement

4/14

College unveils specialized business journalism major for fall 2016

4/13

Emmy-winning medical reporter will examine medicine and the media’s ethical relationship

4/11

Johnson and McFetridge named April Students of the Month

4/08

Thiel College symposium features student academic work from the past year

4/07

Thiel Players staging Greek tragedy ‘Medea’ as their fourth production of the year

4/07

Thiel College takes ‘bold step’ with specialized religion communication degree

4/01

Thiel College expanding Spring into Action event to five days and various locations

3/31

International expert in sports-related concussions highlights Haer Family Symposium

3/29

Thiel College vice president recognized as one of Mercer County’s top young leaders

3/25

Choir concludes tour with performance at David Johnson Memorial Chapel

3/21

Flint, Mich. pastor and activist among Earth Week speakers and activities

3/15

Thiel College student wins national intercollegiate radio broadcasting award

3/14

Gloor and Nozicka named March Students of the Month

3/11

Sculpture professor to showcase work at Weyers-Sampson Gallery

3/09

English professor has book review published; earns recognition for annual contributions

3/08

Kappa Sigma recognizing Military Heroes Week with 21-gun salute and other events

3/02

One-day fundraising drive for The Thiel Fund produces historic results

2/29

Three seniors honored as February Students of the Month

2/24

Assistant Professor of Biology named director of GNC Faculty/Student Research Institute

2/22

Eight to be inducted into Thiel College Athletic Hall of Fame

2/19

Local and touring musicians to perform at Thiel College Save The Music fundraiser

2/16

President Troy D. VanAken announces departure

2/11

Thiel College hosting Night to Shine special needs prom

2/10

Thiel College student Nathan Flory to study at England’s Oxford University

2/06

Thiel College raises $61 million to exceed largest fundraising goal in its history

2/04

Foundation, legislators and employees celebrate launch of Thiel College’s sesquicentennial

1/29

College announces Dean’s List honorees for fall 2015

1/27

Illustrations, poetry reading and gallery talk part of current art exhibition

1/26

Faculty and staff to be recognized, sesquicentennial to kick off at Founders’ Day

1/22

Three students earn distinguished Heinz scholarships for international travel

1/21

International ensemble Vox Luminis to perform as part of the Con Spirito series

1/18

The Dietrich Foundation to receive prestigious award during sesquicentennial kickoff

1/12

Three Thiel College students finalists for national college radio station awards

1/04

Thiel College kicking off sesquicentennial celebration during Founders’ Day on Feb. 4

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