PASSHE Institutions Merging

[Ship69]

A dozen, lol? They wouldn't be looking to close the bigger, more successful ones. Only the ones that aren't worth it. Frankly, in terms of "brand", nobody is even going to notice some of those closures. I think these severance deals could be the beginning of the end for some of them.

Of all the PASSHE schools this probably affects Ship the most. Seems like the presence of the Capitol Campus is sort of a zero sum game in that they do take directly from Ship.

Millersville and Bloom likely lose as many to PSU-Harrisburg as does Ship. Laugh at a dozen if you will, but I'll certainly take an extra 50 enrollees over four years (and that's probably an estimate on the low side), With current trends every few students you can add on the positive side is a big deal. Having the full engineering program in place at Ship is also helping with enrollment. And the number of "bigger, more successful ones" appears to be more and more a minority of these PSU branch campuses. At most of them, you're paying a higher tuition rate than at PASSHE, plus probably not graduating.

[iupgroundhog]

Millersville and Bloom likely lose as many to PSU-Harrisburg as does Ship. Laugh at a dozen if you will, but I'll certainly take an extra 50 enrollees over four years (and that's probably an estimate on the low side), With current trends every few students you can add on the positive side is a big deal.

I thought you were being facetious when you said a dozen a year.

[Ship69]

I thought you were being facetious when you said a dozen a year.

Nope, and if you talk to admissions directors at some of the schools it has reached the point where a relatively small number of admissions can be the difference in making targets set by PASSHE, and you don't want to miss those targets. I was being conservative in my estimate. Mont Alto is probably less than a half-hour drive from Ship.

[iupgroundhog]

This campaign for LHU Wrestling is pretty awesome and inspiring. As I've alluded to before, I think I was 10 years old when I attended my first LHU wrestling match in Thomas Fieldhouse. That was at the end the 1960's. While there was a gap in the 80's and '90's when I didn't follow the program as closely, I am a lifelong supporter of that great program.

How is this relevant to the PSAC Football board? Well, I think other PSAC programs, regardless of the particular sport, should take notice. I believe Mulrooney the new football coach has followed the lead of the wrestling program with his own promotion of his program. For example, it's not #the rise, it's #locked in. Seems to be working.

While sports that are not football and basketball have been derided on here, and prior to its resurgence, LHU football was ridiculed (rightly so), LHU Wrestling probably has the highest national profile of any PSAC team in any of the schools. Take note.


CU-LH wrestling launches multi-million dollar campaign

LOCAL NEWS
MAY 22, 2024
FROM STAFF REPORTS


PHOTO PROVIDED Members of Commonwealth University-Lock Haven’s wrestling team showcase the fund raised for its new “The Rise” campaign.

CU-Lock Haven wrestling reently mounted a new campaign, “The Rise.”
PHOTO PROVIDED


LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven wrestling is set to soar into the future following the public launch of “The Rise,” a campaign to raise $3.5 million to propel the Bald Eagles’ nationally ranked men’s and women’s wrestling programs to their greatest heights yet.

During the campaign kickoff gala held in Lock Haven’s Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center on April 27, it was announced to over 100 alumni, supporters and student-athletes that more than $2.1 million in cash and pledges have already been secured toward the overall campaign goal.

Also announced at the gala was an anonymous donor’s dollar-for-dollar matching gift of up to $100,000 for Lock Haven women’s wrestling scholarships.

“Thanks to our dedicated Lock Haven wrestling alumni, donors, and fans, we are officially launching ‘The Rise’ campaign to make certain that Lock Haven men’s and women’s wrestling will always remain national wrestling powerhouses,” said president Bashar W. Hanna to gala attendees. “The most important thing we can do for our students is to support them through their passions and their academics. Without your support and love for our students, none of this would be possible.”

With a clear vision and resounding goals of “Honoring the Past, Securing Today’s Success and Endowing Tomorrow’s Legacy,” the excitement and anticipation engulfing Lock Haven’s wrestling programs is rising, with gala attendees eagerly embracing the chance to be part of this transformative initiative to ensure the vitality of Lock Haven wrestling in perpetuity.

The Rise campaign is rooted in the rich legacy and tradition of Lock Haven wrestling, also known as Mat-Town USA. Since 1938, the men’s wrestling program has proded 45 All-Americans, 34 National Champions and more than 750 team victories.

The legend of competitors like Gus DeAugustino ’53, Gray Simons ’62, Brad Lloyd ’89, Cary Kolat ’03 and Chance Marsteller ’19 continues to inspire today’s Bald Eagle wrestlers. Among them, two-time All-American Anthony Noto, two-time national qualifiers Wyatt Henson and Gable Strickland, plus an up-and-coming returning roster, and incoming class of recruits.

Under the leadership of head men’s wrestling coach Scott Moore and assistant coach Ronnie Perry ’18 — a 2018 national runner-up for the Bald Eagles — the men’s program has experienced significant success, including four conference championships in the last six years.

“More than 80 years of teamwork and perseverance is how the legend of Mat-Town USA was born,” said Moore. “Our student-athletes and coaches are ready to help our program rise into the future, and we’re excited to see who joins us on this historic endeavor to ensure the legacy of Lock Haven wrestling is even stronger 80 years from today.”

Although Lock Haven women’s wrestling did not become an official athletic department sponsored program until 2019, the Bald Eagles’ reputation as early adopters of women’s wrestling goes back to the early 2000’s, when world-renowned standouts like Sara McMann ’03, Emma Randall and Jenny Wong trained alongside the men’s team before any colleges officially recognized women’s wrestling as a sanctioned sport.

However, in just three seasons of formal competition, the women’s program has seen three top-11 finishes, six All-Americans and a national runner-up already crowned in its young history.

Under the leadership of first-year head coach Matt Lackey — a 2003 NCAA DI National Champion — the women completed their most successful campaign during the 2023-24 season, finishing No. 2 at the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships (NCWWC) Region I Tournament, and No. 7 in the country following the NCWWC National Championships.

“What our student-athletes have accomplished in a very short period of time is nothing short of remarkable,” said Lackey. “Through the outpouring of generosity and enthusiasm from alumni and supporters, we believe the best of our success is still yet to come.”

The Rise campaign goals are ambitious yet achievable, aiming to continue both programs’ recent success through the increase of immediate-use funds that allow Moore and Lackey to continue their pursuit of top recruits without scholarship limitations. Additionally, the campaign seeks to grow the men’s endowment by at least $2 million by 2028. The women’s program has a target campaign goal of $350K.

“The success of the campaign hinges on the collective effort and commitment of the Mat-Town USA wrestling family,” said Dr. Thane Turner ’89, The Rise wrestling campaign steering committee chairperson. “It will take all of us — alumni, former wrestlers, coaches, parents and passionate fans — to build upon the legacy that countless legends who came before us battled so hard to create.”

With a total of $2,161,629 secured as of April 27, Lock Haven wrestling, the Lock Haven University Foundation and The Rise wrestling campaign steering committee now shift their sights on achieving each of its remaining campaign milestones by 2028.

“Together, we will rise to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, forging a men’s and women’s wrestling legacy that will inspire generations to come just as we were inspired by the countless legends who came before us,” said Turner.

Information and a copy of the men’s and women’s case statements are available upon request.

For more information or media inquiries, contact Ashley Koser, Lock Haven University Foundation executive director at 570-484-2298 or email [email protected].

[Bart]

New PennWest president https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvan...new-president/

[IUPNation]

Well Penn State wrestling wins the National Titles so good luck Lock Haven toppling that..,

[Fightingscot82]

University of the Arts in Philadelphia is closing immediately.

[IUPNation]

University of the Arts in Philadelphia is closing immediately.

They lost their accreditation.

That’s on top of PAFA no longer having their bachelors programs. Not a good year for Broad Street aka The Avenue of The Arts.

[Fightingscot82]

They lost their accreditation.

That’s on top of PAFA no longer having their bachelors programs. Not a good year for Broad Street aka The Avenue of The Arts.

Yeah most kids aren't studying liberal arts, especially passion majors like music. Throw in private school tuition and the cost of living to attend a city university and you've got a bad proposition. This is where PASSHE should be cleaning their clocks. The one exception that's strange to me because the job prospects seem nebulous is the relative strength in programs like dance or musical theater. They're strong as ever at most schools that have them.

A lot of the private music conservatories where you can only study music performance are struggling, especially those not connected to a 4 year comprehensive school like Eastman at U of Rochester or Peabody at Johns Hopkins.

[IUPNation]

Albright in Reading is not doing well either.

https://www.wfmz.com/_homepage_top_s...spr3ek2vhp44v2

[IUPNation]

Yeah most kids aren't studying liberal arts, especially passion majors like music. Throw in private school tuition and the cost of living to attend a city university and you've got a bad proposition. This is where PASSHE should be cleaning their clocks. The one exception that's strange to me because the job prospects seem nebulous is the relative strength in programs like dance or musical theater. They're strong as ever at most schools that have them.

A lot of the private music conservatories where you can only study music performance are struggling, especially those not connected to a 4 year comprehensive school like Eastman at U of Rochester or Peabody at Johns Hopkins.

A lot of the students at UA will be able to finish at Temple. Temple actually has a respected Arts college.

[iupgroundhog]

A lot of the students at UA will be able to finish at Temple. Temple actually has a respected Arts college.

I read that Temple and Drexel are working with the students to transfer. However, not all of those majors, which are very specialized, are offered at the other schools. These students really are getting screwed. I don't understand it. Not teach out provisions. Just we are closing next week.

Edit: After 150 years. That's crazy.

[iupgroundhog]

Albright in Reading is not doing well either.

https://www.wfmz.com/_homepage_top_s...spr3ek2vhp44v2

Not only is Albright subject to the trends of small liberal arts schools, it is unfortunately located in a very high crime area. Right, not in the greatest of shape.

[IUPNation]

I read that Temple and Drexel are working with the students to transfer. However, not all of those majors, which are very specialized, are offered at the other schools. These students really are getting screwed. I don't understand it. Not teach out provisions. Just we are closing next week.

Edit: After 150 years. That's crazy.

They were going full bore for next fall too for recruitment.

They folded when the accreditation went away.

It sucks for the students and it sucks for the city.

What will happen to that property...I wonder if the Kimmel Center will take it over.

I got this school property mixed up with High School for the Performing Arts that is down near Washington Ave. I thought that was this college but it's next to the Kimmel Center.

[iupgroundhog]

They were going full bore for next fall too for recruitment.

They folded when the accreditation went away.

It sucks for the students and it sucks for the city.

What will happen to that property...I wonder if the Kimmel Center will take it over.

I got this school property mixed up with High School for the Performing Arts that is down near Washington Ave. I thought that was this college but it's next to the Kimmel Center.

There will be high demand for the property. It's in the heart of the Avenue of the Arts.

Come to think about it, Drexel with all its money could absorb the Univ. of the Arts assets. Temple could, as well.

Meanwhile, I see that St Joe's has the old Univ. of the Sciences campus up for sale.