More than 100 donors and scholarship recipients attended the Lock Haven University Foundation's (LHUF) 10th annual James C. Reeser Scholarship Brunch on Apr. 14. The brunch, held in the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center, is a celebration of donor generosity and student success at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven.
With their most-recent gift to the Lock Haven University Foundation — a six-figure endowment to The Poff Family Wrestling Scholarship — former head wrestling coach, Carl Poff, and his wife, Sharon, are honored to further propel “The Rise” of current head coach, Scott Moore, and the nationally-ranked, back-to-back MAC-Champion Bald Eagles wrestling program.
In honor of the remarkable life and career of 1964 Lock Haven State College (LHSC) alumna, Toletha "Lee" Todd Amigh, her husband of 54 years, Jim Amigh '64, has established The Lee Todd Amigh ('64) Environmental Education Scholarship through a major, six-figure gift to the Lock Haven University Foundation.
For Dr. Thane ’89 and Rachel Turner ’89, Lock Haven will always be cherished chapter in their shared journey of professional success, and paying it forward.
22 years ago, they established the Troy Turner Memorial Wrestling Scholarship, and, now, with their most-recent gift to the LHU Foundation — a blended, major gift (and renaming of the scholarship to The Turner Family Scholarship), Thane and Rachel are honored to make an even greater impact on Lock Haven students, along with "The Rise" of The Haven's nationally-ranked wrestling program.
Athletic training (AT) faculty at Commonwealth University - Lock Haven, led by Dr. Jody Russell, mobilized a successful fundraising campaign to address financial challenges faced by athletic training graduate students, ensuring their access to medical equipment and uniforms needed for the academic year.
The Haven Fund plays a crucial role in bolstering various programs and initiatives at Commonwealth University – Lock Haven. Alumni and donors who contribute to this fund directly impact Lock Haven students in several meaningful ways. From supporting student scholarships to investing in technology, research, student organizations, and more, The Haven Fund enables CU-Lock Haven to inject critical resources into the areas of campus that need it most.
Joe ’84 and Terri (Wise) Koehler ’85 made their first gift to the Lock Haven University Foundation not long after graduating nearly four decades ago. For Terri, a first-gen grad turned lifelong educator, and Joe, an accomplished, 38-year IT engineer, helping LHU students overcome financial barriers to achieve professional successes has always been a cause close to their hearts. Now, however, for the first time in their nearly 40-year history of proudly supporting students, Joe and Terri have established their very first student scholarship: The Joey Koehler Educational Professional Experience Grant.
Peggy McFarland ‘79, a professor emerita of Elizabethtown College, retired in 2017 following a remarkable career in academia. Her journey from the family farm in the small town of Red Lion, to her student experiences at Lock Haven - a time she says transformed her life's trajectory to becoming an internationally-respected leader in social work education - is nothing short of inspiring.
For the last decade, Matt Avery, a 1987 Lock Haven University graduate and former wrestler, and his wife, Maureen, have been avid supporters of Lock Haven head wrestling coach, Scott Moore, and the Bald Eagles' nationally-recognized wrestling program. The Averys are honored to provide financial assistance to student-athletes competing for the program Matt once proudly wrestled for.
Giving back has always been natural for 1959 Lock Haven State Teacher’s College (LHSTC) graduate, Jim Berkebile. The pride he feels as a first-generation college graduate and retired principal of the former Lock Haven Junior High School makes assisting Lock Haven University students on their quest to earn a college degree and achieve their professional goals one of the philanthropic causes he is most passionate about.
Planned giving at Lock Haven University gives alumni and donors an opportunity to define their LHU legacies by making a significant and long-lasting impact on the programs and teams that matter most to them. And, now, with a multitude of giving options available to help donors fulfill their philanthropic destinies, becoming a member of LHU’s Legacy Society and empowering future changemakers by providing a planned gift to The Haven has never been easier.
The Lock Haven University Foundation (LHUF) secured more than $145k in support for students during its ninth All In Day of Giving fundraiser, held from 10 a.m. Thursday, April 13 to 10 a.m. Friday, April 14.
Since launching in 2016, All In has generated more than $1.16 million in essential resources that help Lock Haven students and student-athletes flourish in the classroom and on their respective fields of play.
