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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...
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Future teachers lend their voice to Advocacy Day at the State Capitol
A group of Commonwealth University-Lock Haven education majors did their part this spring advocating for several key issues facing teacher education, including fully funding student teacher stipends...
Volunteer of the Month: Cole Neff '20
Cole Neff '20 says that, after graduating from Bloomsburg University, he felt prepared to enter the teaching profession as an elementary and special education teacher. Now an elementary learning...
Commonwealth Grads Bring Passion and Purpose to New Story Schools
Commonwealth University students have passion and purpose, and they are bringing both to New Story schools to make a difference in the lives of students with special needs. “At New Story, we believe...
Machmer Named a Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Finalist
Stephanie Meisel Machmer, a ’96/’00M alumna of Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg, was one of twelve finalists for the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. She has been a secondary life skills...
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A "Volunteer" Match Made on Campus: Alumni Couple Returns as Volunteers for Professional U
You've heard of a "match made in heaven," but what about a match made on campus? For Adam and Olivia Saul Karabudak, it's not just a "how we met" story.
Education and liberal arts majors first to complete Playwork minor
Kristen Pelzer and Kayleigh Vo have made history. The two Bloomsburg University students, who are pursuing different majors in different academic colleges, are the first to complete the Playwork minor...
Lucky to be a Husky and happy to help
Nancy Edwards ’70 transferred to Bloomsburg State College in 1968 to follow her best friend to campus. She enjoyed her experience so much that fifty years later, she and her husband remain committed to Bloomsburg University and its students.
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Student writings featured in international publication
Nine undergraduate students at Bloomsburg University had their Memories and Reflections on Play Essays accepted for publication in the peer-review International Journal of Play in the past two...
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CATCH draws nearly 50 hiring school districts
Bloomsburg University’s College of Education in collaboration with Professional U hosted its annual Collaborating to Assist Teacher Candidate Hiring (CATCH) Conference for nearly 130 current student...