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HUNTINGDON -- Juniata College has completed the largest fundraising year in its 150-year history. Contributions from a strong alumni network combined with gifts from friends, faculty, staff and students totaled a record-breaking $41,090,343 for the fiscal year.
Juniatians showed their support, with 3,678 alumni -- 23 percent of the college's total alumni base and the highest number in a decade -- making gifts to their alma mater. Many individuals made extraordinarily generous gifts, highlighted by one historic commitment of more than $15 million, as well as year-end totals of eight commitments of $1 million or more, 15 commitments of $500,000 or more and 32 commitments of $100,000 or more.
This historic figure includes the largest 50th Class Reunion gift in Juniata's history, with $13.7 million raised by the Class of 1976. The gift, which will support scholarships, academic and athletic programs, capital projects, and the construction of a new brick gateway on campus, was announced during the reunion held in early June.
As part of the total $41 million raised, donors contributed almost $7.5 million through gifts, pledges and planned gifts to further strengthen Juniata's endowment. A record-breaking $1.9 million was designated for the Juniata Scholarship Fund and other annual scholarship support. These funds make it possible for many students to attend and graduate with a Juniata degree.
Nearly $1.5 million was raised to expand opportunities for student internships and fieldwork experiences. Residence halls and residential life programs received $686,192 to support this important aspect of the Juniata experience. The fiscal year total includes commitments made in the present but designed for the future. This year, $25,810,000 was committed through planned gifts.
Juniata's annual Day of Giving, a daylong celebration of philanthropy held in early March, exemplifies the broad commitment from alumni, family, faculty, staff and students.
Day of Giving 2026 took place on March 3 and raised an unprecedented $940,585, with recent graduates making an especially strong showing.
Building on the success of the past year, the college will be moving into the public phase of its current campaign, Our Promise, this fall. The campaign focuses on a set of priorities to strengthen the endowment, support scholarships and academic programs, and enhance buildings and infrastructure. Opportunities to take part in this initiative will be shared over the next few months.
To learn more about how to support Juniata College, contact the Advancement office at advancement
@juniata.edu or call Mat Stoudnour, associate vice president for advancement, at 814-641-3191.
Cambria County College Fair set for Sept. 15
JOHNSTOWN -- The 24th annual Cambria County College Fair will be held from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the main gymnasium of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College's Richland Campus, 101 Community College Way.
"This is a great opportunity for local high school juniors and seniors, plus anyone looking to find a new school or career, to come and see what is available," said Madelyn Oliver, admissions counselor at Pennsylvania Highlands. "The event will bring together vendors and representatives from across Pennsylvania and outside of the state, offering various perspectives and expertise. Attendees will have opportunities to network, exchange ideas and gain valuable insights."
More than 65 representatives are scheduled to appear, including four-year universities, technical schools, business colleges, cosmetology schools, branches of the military, local businesses, and more. This gives everyone who attends the opportunity to find and discover the many educational and career opportunities that are right in their own backyard.
Representatives will be available to assist guests with their educational and career needs. The event will welcome more than 750 high school students.
The College Fair is dedicated to inspiring high school students, their families, and the community to explore higher education and future opportunities. We invite you to visit the Cambria County College Fair and discover the educational pathways and opportunities available in our region.
For more details, visit https://www.pennhighlands.edu/events/cambria-county-college-fair/.
Student chosen as resident assistant at LVC
ANNVILLE -- Alli Rodkey of Alexandria is one of 44 resident assistants at Lebanon Valley College for the 2026-27 academic year.
Rodkey, a graduate of Juniata Valley High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in early childhood education at The Valley.