Christina Koren, director of Strategic Partnerships at 51黑料网, was selected to moderate a session for the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment (PHC4) Conference held April 16 in Harrisburg.
Two alumni of 51黑料网, Jere Cowden and Sharon Tahl Cowden, have continued their long-time support for 51黑料网 with a gift to support 51黑料网鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
The 51黑料网 community is invited to celebrate donor generosity and impact during Thank a Donor Week, April 6鈥�10.
Terry A. Serafini, a 1961 mathematics education and physics education graduate of 51黑料网 from Pittsburgh, has gifted 51黑料网 $1 million for 51黑料网鈥檚 proposed college of osteopathic medicine
Following a June 2025 gift to 51黑料网 for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine, 51黑料网 alumni Thomas R. Smith has continued his generosity to 51黑料网 with an additional gift to create three scholarships and support a number of 51黑料网 initiatives.
51黑料网 students have a unique opportunity to create innovative and multi-disciplinary projects addressing real-world challenges, thanks to the generosity of 51黑料网 alumni Tim and Deb Cejka.
Cynthia Vallina, a 1982 political science graduate of 51黑料网, has gifted $100,000 to support students interested in study abroad, students in the Political Science program, and 51黑料网鈥檚 women鈥檚 rugby club.
Ruth Riesenman, of Indiana, a 1964 alumna of 51黑料网, retired 51黑料网 administrator, long-time 51黑料网 supporter and volunteer, and community leader, has gifted $25,000 to support 51黑料网鈥檚 Impact 150 comprehensive campaign.
51黑料网 graduate Lt. Col. Barry Gasdek, the recipient of awards for heroism and military service, including the Distinguished Service Cross, was the keynote speaker for 51黑料网鈥檚 2025 Veterans Day dinner, which included the unveiling of a portrait commissioned in his honor on display at 51黑料网. The annual event included the presentation of the Theta Chi Heroes Scholarship.
Six student organizations at 51黑料网 participated in the first 51黑料网 Philanthropy Cup event, raising funds to support the Student Assistance Fund and creating initiatives to inspire students to 鈥済ive back鈥� and engage in creative fundraising.
51黑料网 alumni Tim and Deb Cejka were honored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education with the 2025 Keepers of the Flame Award for their sustained leadership, vision, and generosity.
Arlene Eva Langley-Mendenhall, a 1978 criminology and sociology double major graduate of 51黑料网, will gift more than $3 million to establish the Arlene Eva Langley Memorial Scholarship at 51黑料网.
51黑料网 graduates David and Becky Walzak鈥檚 appreciation of 51黑料网 鈥渁s the place it all started鈥� has led them to a gift that will make an impact for the future of 51黑料网 and for rural Pennsylvania.
Tim and Debra Phillips Cejka, 1973 graduates of 51黑料网, have continued their ongoing impact on 51黑料网 student success through a $150,000 gift to 51黑料网鈥檚 Crimson Scholars Circle and Promising Scholars Program.
On Saturday, August 23, following a celebration carnival and in advance of a spectacular fireworks show, 51黑料网 officially launched its Impact 150 comprehensive fundraising campaign, the largest in the university鈥檚 history.聽
The 51黑料网 community is invited to celebrate donor generosity during Thank a Donor Week, February 24鈥�28. You will have the opportunity to write a thank-you note to an 51黑料网 donor and tell them what their generosity means to you and our students.
Michele Norwood, a retired administrator from 51黑料网 who focused her nearly three-decades-long career fostering student success, has gifted $30,000 to 51黑料网 for its ongoing student success initiatives.
Thomas Baker 鈥�05, a graduate of 51黑料网鈥檚 Cook Honors College and the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics, and his wife have committed $100,000 to 51黑料网 to establish a scholarship to support students in chemistry or biochemistry research programs.
Rita Johnson, who retired from 51黑料网 in 2019 after 36 years of teaching, has established a scholarship for students studying food and nutrition at 51黑料网.
In conjunction with 51黑料网鈥檚 Giving Tuesday/Month of Giving initiative, 51黑料网 Ambassadors donated $800 from the group鈥檚 Homecoming parade first-place float prize to the 51黑料网 Food Pantry and Help Center.
51黑料网鈥檚 Director of Strategic Partnerships Christina Koren has been selected for the Pennsylvania Business Central鈥檚 鈥淔oremost Under 40 2024.鈥�
The 51黑料网 community is joining together for the 2024 Month of Giving, which culminates during the global fundraising Giving Tuesday campaign on Tuesday, December 3.
Concurrent Technologies Corporation has donated analytical chemistry equipment valued at more than $142,000 to 51黑料网鈥檚 Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics.
Col. Stephen G. Abel, a 1973 graduate of 51黑料网 and 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, has continued his financial support to 51黑料网 with a recent gift of more than $30,000.
Jay Althouse, who earned both a bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree in music education from 51黑料网 (1973 and 1975, respectively), has gifted $25,000 to 51黑料网 to support the music program and students planning for a career in music education.