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.
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.
