Local Philanthropist Susan McDowell Donates $400,000 to Expand CU's McDowell Institute to Lock Haven and Mansfield Campuses

Commonwealth University (CU) has received a $400,000 donation from Susan McDowell for the McDowell Institute. The institute, located at CU, focuses on the well-being of children, youth, and young adults in schools and communities. The donation was made through the Bloomsburg University Foundation, increasing McDowell's total contributions to over $3 million. The funds will be used for staffing and consulting services, expanding the institute's reach to CU's Lock Haven and Mansfield campuses.

CU President Bashar W. Hanna thanked McDowell for her consistent support to the university and the McDowell Institute. He stated that the donation would enhance existing programs and allow the institute to serve more communities.

The McDowell Institute has grown under McDowell's patronage, broadening its services and becoming a key center for community service and education. Ann Larson, dean of the CU College of Education and Human Studies, acknowledged McDowell's generosity and its impact on addressing current educational challenges.

The McDowell Institute runs over 40 programs annually, focusing on the well-being of children, youth, and young adults in educational and community settings. Danielle Empson-Shultz, director of the McDowell Institute, stated that McDowell's support allows the institute to maintain and grow its efforts across all CU campuses.

Susan McDowell expressed her pride in supporting CU and their efforts to expand the McDowell Institute. Erik Evans, CU vice president for university advancement, thanked McDowell for her ongoing commitment to education and wellness initiatives within their communities.

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