Lock Haven University
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Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River, LHU is home to over 4,200 students and is the perfect setting for students to focus on following their passions and embracing their possibilities The history of Lock Haven University is the story of the creation of a climate conducive for teaching and learning.
The Central State Normal School, a private corporation until it was legally conveyed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1914, was founded in 1870 and chartered to prepare teachers for the public schools. Subsequently, changes in its mission led to changes in name, to State Teachers College at Lock Haven (1926), to Lock Haven State College (1960), to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (1983). The last name change occurred when the State System of Higher Education was created and Lock Haven University joined the 13 other universities within the State System.
Gradually, the scope of our commitment to education has broadened. Emphasis was first given to Elementary Education, with Kindergarten and Primary grades, Intermediate and Junior High levels, and Secondary Education added later. When the Commonwealth moved beyond the concept of an exclusively teacher’s college after 1960, Lock Haven State College became a dual purpose institution with undergraduate curricula in both education and the liberal arts. Graduate programs were instituted after the formation of the State System.
Not only has the mission and vision of Lock Haven University expanded over the years, but also the physical environment and facilities have seen extensive changes. Due to increases in numbers of students, from approximately 600 in the 1940s to over 2,000 in 1970, and current enrollments at approximately 4,600 students, the campus has been modernized with the addition of many new buildings and residence halls, as well as an extensive library collection housed in technologically current facilities.
To see more of our history, please visit the Lock Haven University Online Archives or the Lock Haven University Helen Burgess Terrill Archive Treasury Room.
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facebook.comClinton County Community Night at the Williamsport Crosscutters. Everyone had a "ball"!
Haven student, Sara Aderhold, talks with social work professor, Dr. Lynette Reitz in this week's edition of WPSU's Story Corps Lock Haven podcast. http://radio.wpsu.org/post/wpsus-story-corps-lock-haven-lynette-reitz-sara-aderhold
154 Bald Eagles have been recognized as 2016-17 PSAC scholar-athletes! To be eligible, the student-athlete must hold a GPA of 3.25 throughout the year. CONGRATS goes out to: Jamie Eshleman, Breton LaRose, Avery Eddy, Brandon Peters, Justin Sleigh, Evan McFarland, Max Joseph, Scott Brown, Jacob Fetterman, Michael Lewis, Luke Vanderhoff, Zachary Bush, Scott Davern, Sam Signor, Addison Monroe, Jacob Toczko, Anson Weidner, Sean Weidner, Daniel Lorah, Daniel Krupko, Cameron Tobias, Austin Heinbaugh, Carmelo Ortiz-Cruz, David Staton, Caleb Walton, Spencer Snyder, Brent Crushong, Blake Kovin, Trent Fielding, Brandon Clements, Brand Brackbill, Thomas McLain, Troy Amspacher, Tyler Shumaker, Troy Teresak, Kyle Hartman, Brian Flatter, Tyler Weikert, Nicholas Kuster, Zach Hommey, Benjamin Hasson, Jack Felt, Brandon Kelley, Jace Kreamer, James Werner, Matthew Snyder, Tristan Sponseller, Keanan Bottorf, Tyler Wood, Jacob Field, David Fehlman, Tanner Sutton, Trey Hartsock, Jonathan Ross, Bradley Emerick, Ronald Perry, Anne Dombrowski, Jalyn Shelton-Burleigh, Madeline Cingle, Megan Rathmell, Amanda Shultz, Halle Fisher, Elizabeth Duguid, Aimee Mehta, Amanda Hassinger, Ally Knepp, Danielle Parowski, Sarah Wirth, Cassidy Barshinger, Allison Barnes, Shannon Bissnette, Madison Morris, Jenna Wismer, Ashley Gochenaur, Madison Eberly, Emily Brunie, Anneli Starry, Emily Gerhart, Rachel Engler, Katharine McDonough, Katelyn Costanza, Haleigh Swam, Kimberly Cox, Emily Vitale, Makayla Dickey, Kelsey Koontz, Rebecca Leuthold, Zoe Shelly, Chelsea Rieppel, Rachel Grow, Taylor Landis, Marah Foltz, Kara Waskiewicz, Jordan Shoff, Alexa Ream, Sarah Bonelli, Bryann Hilty, Carly Gonder, Jodi Weaknecht, Moriah Lindsey, Amanda Loar, Rebekah Slattery, Kayla Gee, MaKaylah Holbert, Paige Stuppy, Michelle Holweger, Traci Komko, Rebecca Caputo, Taylor Andress, Carly Ray, Kristin Allen, Raechel Rodriguez, Christina Williams, Doni Matrone, Jennie Hess, Rachael Pursell, Meghan Kuhn, Moriah Treadway, Jacquelyn Bingham, Adrienne Puglia, Bailee Hilaman, Larissa Getz, Debby Brown, Alexis Palfey, Morgan Sutton, Lauren Leyson, Samantha Szewczak, Rashana Tompkins, Brook Rozenberg, Stephanie Williams, Jamie Watro, Sydney Miller, Monica Auberzinsky, Gabrielle Stick, Veronica Morrison, Kelsey Schmader, Kristen Nealon, Sydney Belcastro, Sarah Gomish, Holly Shoemaker, Gabrielle Stala, Breanna McDonald, Emily Robb, Lydia George, Tamia Roach, MacKenzie Farley, Rachael Martinelli, Megan Wenrich, Colleen McCabe, Alyscia Smith, Tabatha Almond, Taylor Plouse, Devyn Barry, Stephanie Whiteman. #studentsfirstathletessecond #smartandathletic #havenproud http://www.psacsports.org/news/2017/6/23/general-scholar-athletes.aspx
A good ol' Haven shout out and congratulations to the LHU Archery Club on earning TOP HONORS at USA Archery's Outdoor College Nationals! 85 collegiate teams competed in Chula Vista, California. Bryce Bason, Ryan Eckel, Austin Phillips and Brandon Perelli represented LHU. The club is a fairly new addition to LHU, forming only three short years ago. http://www.lockhaven.edu/News/archery_6.27.html
LHU recently awarded Dr. Betty Baird Schantz, Class of 1959, with an honorary doctorate of public service. Dr. Schantz has been an important and influential member of the LHU community for many years. Congratulations, Dr. Schantz! http://therecord-online.com/site/?p=33952
Today's #TBTheHaven is featuring photos of the LHU Women's Rugby team, circa 1994, against Bloomsburg University! Thank you to Phileshia Dombroski ('94) for submitting these gems! Do you have photos from your time at LHU? Send it in a message to us to be featured!
Crosscutters Baseball brought home the win last night, beating Batavia Muckdogs 7-3! Here's the Lock Haven University Photo of the Game -- #LHU mascot Talon represented on Clinton County Community Night! #thehaven #gocutters
How cute are these Crosscutters fans? #photoofthegame #crosscutters
Our Student Spotlight Sunday features Katie Krasinski! Read how #LHU is helping her reach her goals! #LHUAdmissions
Interested in visiting campus? You're in luck - we have visitation dates available for July! Also available in July are Health Science and Natural Science visits! More info and how to register here: http://www.lockhaven.edu/admissions/visit/!!
Congrats to Haven pitcher, Jake Belinda! Jake has been drafted by the Atlanta Braves. We are proud of Jake both on and off the field! #headingtothebigleagues #havenproud #mlb #geology http://www.sungazette.com/sports/local-sports/2017/06/lock-haven-pitcher-drafted-in-the-10th-round-by-atlanta/
Renovating Starbucks and replacing the roof of Zimmerli Gymnasium. Busy summer making things better for our students!
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