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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.
Lock Haven Graduates Donate to Local Bald Eagle Wrestling Program, Supporting Student-Athletes and Community
Dr. Ed Shifflett, a 1996 graduate of Lock Haven University, and his wife, Dr. Gretchen Shifflett, have donated to the men's wrestling program at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven. The donation aims to increase scholarship funding and support the growth of the Bald Eagles' wrestling program. Ed Shifflett highlights the importance of resilience and mentorship in his life, drawing parallels between wrestling and life's challenges.
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