GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College is taking part in GivingTuesday, which is a global generosity movement, and is asking for help so the institution can continue its mission of providing students the resources they need to develop lives of meaning and purpose.
“We believe in Thiel College. We believe in the life-changing power of our community and the Tomcat Nation,” Director of the Thiel Fund Mark Batt ’87 said. “We are asking all our friends, alumni and supporters to please consider supporting this global day of unity with a gift to Thiel College as together we respond to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.”
The Thiel Fund is an unrestricted source of funds that can be used to fund scholarships and unforeseen needs of the College. Gifts to The Thiel Fund go exclusively to the areas of greatest need of the College, funding need-based scholarships, academic programming, athletics and campus improvements.
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.