The memory of Dr. Charles Newcomer Jr., a beloved 31-year Lock Haven psychology professor, continues to inspire students, colleagues, and his family. After his passing in 2024 at the age of 91, his wife, Natalie, and children, John ’84 and Jean ’87—along with her husband, Steve Coffman ’86 - sought a way to honor Charles’ lifelong commitment to education and service. In doing so, they established the Dr. Charles A. Newcomer, Jr. Professor Emeritus Psychology Scholarship, ensuring his legacy will impact Lock Haven students for generations to come.
Dr. Cathy Rush and the late Dr. Steven Rush ‘74 are names synonymous with the field of education at Commonwealth University (CU)-Lock Haven. With over three decades of combined teaching and mentorship as faculty in Lock Haven’s education department, the Rushes have profoundly impacted thousands of students. Now, through a major gift to the Lock Haven University Foundation (LHUF), their joint legacy of inspiring educational leaders will live on, providing future Bald Eagles with meaningful support to pursue their dreams of becoming the best teachers they can be.
In a touching celebration on Sunday, Oct. 27, more than 20 alumni and guests honored the legacy of former men’s soccer player Michael Bobby ’83. The event, held in Thomas Fieldhouse, marked the official naming of the head men’s soccer coach’s office in Bobby’s name—the first such office naming in Lock Haven Athletics history.
With overwhelming support from alumni, friends, and key stakeholders, the Lock Haven University Foundation (LHUF) is excited to announce more than $3.82 million in new donor-designated gifts and pledges to empower Commonwealth University (CU)-Lock Haven students were secured during the 2023-24 fiscal year that concluded on June 30. This was the third-largest giving year in the LHUF’s 57-year history.
More than 30 brothers of the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity that attended Lock Haven State College (LHSC) in the 1970s returned to Commonwealth University-Lock Haven for their 33rd consecutive LHSC TKE alumni annual reunion from August 6-9. During that time, the brothers raised more than $10,200 for the Tau Kappa Epsilon Alumni Scholarship and the TKE "Friends of Finken" Fund.
Nick Subich, a 2017 Lock Haven grauate has never forgotten the impact his alma mater had on his life. Now, as the owner of YTS Wealth Management, he is committed to giving back to the institution that helped shape his future.
Robert “Bob” Lomison, a 1977 graduate of Lock Haven State College, recently solidified his commitment to enhancing professional development opportunities at Commonwealth University (CU) with a generous $250,000 gift in support of Professional Experience Grants (PEGs).
Lock Haven wrestling is set to soar into the future following the public launch of "The Rise," a campaign to raise $3.5 million to propel the Bald Eagles' nationally ranked men's and women's wrestling programs to their greatest heights yet.
Lock Haven State College (LHSC) alumni, the Rev. Dr. David "Dave" Snyder '72, and his wife, Susan (Rosenberry) Snyder '73, are the newest members of the Lock Haven University Foundation's (LHUF) Legacy Society - an esteemed group of donors who have made an estate gift in support of students at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven.
Dr. Ed Shifflett, Ph.D, a 1996 alumnus of Lock Haven University, and his wife, Dr. Gretchen Shifflett, DVM, recently provided a transformative endowment to the men's wrestling program at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven. Their major gift aims to provide increased scholarship funding to further propel "The Rise" of the Bald Eagles' nationally renowned wrestling program.
In the heart of Mat-Town, USA, where wrestling pride runs deep, former Lock Haven State College (LHSC) wrestler, George Way ’78, stands as a proud testament to the program’s rich and storied history. Way, and his wife , Pam, recently endowed the George and Pam Way Wrestling Scholarship through the Lock Haven University Foundation, signaling a powerful commitment to Lock Haven’s nationally-ranked wrestling program; a commitment they hope will inspire fellow alumni to follow suit by investing in the program.
Commonwealth University-Lock Haven raised more than $253,000 in crucial student support during its 10th annual All In Day of Giving. The money raised during the 24-hour fundraiser, held from 10 a.m. Thursday, April 18, to 10 a.m. Friday, April 19, supports academic and athletic scholarships for students at The Haven.
