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- 1 2 "Thiel College". Thiel.edu. 2016-05-17. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
- ↑ Thiel College names first female president
- 1 2 Thiel College's first female president takes office
- ↑ President Traverso named a Dietrich Foundation trustee, THIEL COLLEGE, September 12, 2017
- ↑ "President Susan Traverso | Thiel College".
- ↑ Meet President Traverso
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