LHU offers assurances to alumni and donors

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Lock Haven University has sent out an email to its alumni and friends, offering assurances that the school’s foundation and alumni association will remain functioning and independent.

The email came Wednesday afternoon after the State System of Higher Education board earlier approved an integration plan making Lock Haven University part of a “Northeast” configuration with Bloomsburg and Mansfield universities.

The email is from Joe Fiochetta, Vice President of University Advancement:

Dear LHU Alumni, Donors, and Friends,

Earlier today, the Board of Governors voted to approve and move forward with the Northeast and West Integration plans. The Board’s decision is a vote of confidence in the 1,000+ people who have worked tirelessly to develop the first phase of the plan and allows us to move forward with the implementation phase.

To you, our loyal alumni, donors, and friends of Lock Haven University: I want to take this opportunity to assure you that each institution’s foundations and alumni associations will remain independent, connecting classmates with their beloved alma mater. This is a continued affirmation that we will maintain our identity as Bald Eagles.

Your continued support and commitment to our University will help us move forward and become stronger as we approach this new chapter in the life of our beloved institution. As always, you, as our donors, will continue to be able to designate funds in support of students and programs that mean the most to you.

We remain steadfastly focused on our students and their success. We are committed to expanding affordable, high-quality educational opportunities for our students while maintaining vibrant campuses within our respective communities.

We will continue to keep you informed of the next steps and important milestones. I thank all of you who have been so generous with your time, expertise, and philanthropic support over the last year. I appreciate your ongoing commitment to our students and Lock Haven University as the university community moves forward with implementing the integration plan.

Joe Fiochetta
Vice President of University Advancement