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Lock Haven alumna endows scholarship in support of future special educators
When Elizabeth "Betsy" (Persun) Miller graduated from Lock Haven State College in 1973, she left with more than just a bachelor's degree in English. She carried with her a deep sense of confidence, lifelong friendships and an enduring appreciation for ...
Sep 11, 2025, 1:25pm EDT
Lock Haven alumnus endows women's basketball scholarship in honor of wife's championship legacy
For Dan Cruttenden '73, honoring his wife, Linda Repp Cruttenden '71, is about much more than love - it's about celebrating a lifetime of achievement, perseverance and advocacy for women in sports. In 2020, Dan established the Linda Repp Cruttenden Sc...
Sep 10, 2025, 8:53am EDT
McCormick Center Reimagined: A Hub for Hands-On Learning and Workforce Readiness
Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg celebrated the dedication of the newly reimagined McCormick Center on Monday, Sept. 8. Students, faculty, alumni, donors, and community members gathered to highlight the building's transformation into a dynamic space ...
Sep 9, 2025, 3:13pm EDT
McCormick Family and Friends Commit $1 Million to Endowed Scholarship Honoring James and Maryan McCormick at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg
U.S. Senator David H. McCormick, his brother Douglas McCormick, their respective spouses Dina and Michele, and longtime family friend Daniel A. Klingerman, along with his wife Monica, have committed $1 million to the James H. and Maryan G. McCormick Sc...
Sep 9, 2025, 2:53pm EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY: Wounded Ukrainian Soldier to speak at CU-Lock Haven Oct. 3, benefit planned for Oct. 2
Commonwealth University-Lock Haven will host a severely wounded Ukrainian soldier in collaboration with Revived Soldiers Ukraine from Philadelphia on Friday, Oct. 3, from 10-11:30 a.m. in Greenberg Auditorium - Room 105, Willis Health Professions Build...
Sep 8, 2025, 1:12pm EDT
Bloom/Funkhouser Duo to Salute Duke Ellington at CU-Bloomsburg
Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg will host a performance by Peter H. Bloom, flute, and John Funkhouser, piano, who will celebrate Duke Ellington and his co-composers Billy Strayhorn, Juan Tizol, and Mercer Ellington, on Friday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. in...
Sep 5, 2025, 3:27pm EDT
Commonwealth University students experience ecological and cultural diversity while in Belize
Over the summer,16 Commonwealth University students traveled together on a two-week, faculty-led study abroad program in Belize as part of a class, POLI 355 Politics and Culture in Belize. While in Belize, students explored a wide range of this small...
Sep 5, 2025, 3:12pm EDT
Commonwealth University Announces Faculty Promotions
Sixteen Commonwealth University faculty members have been promoted following an evaluation process that was conducted in compliance with the faculty collective bargaining agreement and the CU promotion policy. Faculty must apply for a promotion and are...
Sep 3, 2025, 10:33am EDT
Breaking Records, Empowering Students: Bloomsburg University Foundation Celebrates Historic Year of Giving
he Bloomsburg University Foundation (BUF) proudly announces $11.3 million in new gifts and pledges raised during the 2024-25 fiscal year, which ended June 30. This achievement follows last year's record-setting $26.2 million, underscoring BUF's central...
Sep 2, 2025, 2:34pm EDT
Fueling Dreams, Building Futures: Lock Haven University Foundation Celebrates Another Year of Transformative Giving
With enthusiastic support from alumni, friends, and generous donors, the Lock Haven University Foundation (LHUF) is proud to announce that more than $2.8 million in new gifts and pledges were generated during the 2024-25 fiscal year, which concluded on...
Sep 2, 2025, 2:24pm EDT