Brian Tholl

Undergraduate Academic Adviser
Pronouns: 
he/him/his
Hometown: 
Tinley Park, IL
Education: 
B.A. in Italian Literature, The Pennsylvania State University
M.A. in Italian Literature, Rutgers University
Ph.D. in Italian Literature, Rutgers University
Penn Stater since: 
2009 when I came to Penn State as an undergraduate.
“To discover a truth oneself, without external suggestions or assistance, is to create—even if the truth is an old one.” - Antonio Gramsci

I’m here to help you become independent thinkers and creators in your educational journey!

My favorite place I have traveled to is Ireland; I’ve been there three times. It’s simply a beautiful country with beautiful individuals.

In my spare time I like to read, watch movies, and play chess. Occasionally, I write!

You may not know this about me, but I taught Italian language and literature at Penn State and Duke before becoming an adviser.

When it comes to sports, I enjoy playing soccer and running. I’ve completed 3 marathons, and I’m just getting back into marathon training after an 8-year hiatus!

I love to read books by anyone who writes about what it means to be human, broadly speaking. One of my favorite books is Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go.

Email: 
bmt5102@psu.edu
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