Maintaining the pond/lake’s beautiful appearance and healthy habitat for the various wildlife that call it home is an important job. Currently, an algae bloom in the water requires maintenance, and that critical restoration requires all our help.
During this time of great uncertainty around the world, alumni and friends are reaching out to Millersville University and extending an offer to help. In this unprecedented situation, the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) have created an immediate need to assist Millersville University students with difficult personal circumstances.
The Lancaster Partnership Program (LPP) was established in 1988 and has a 30-year legacy of serving students and families of the School District of Lancaster. Students and families that are a part of the School District of Lancaster receive free college development workshops, financial literacy opportunities, guidance as they navigate the college admissions process, and most importantly students that attend Millersville University are provided scholarships of up to $5,000 in order to help with the cost of their Fall and Spring semesters.
Equipment and facilities are essential to the AEST department and donations will directly fund equipment needs for hands-on programs.
Fundraising supports the development of a gathering place for alumni and students to come together, celebrate and reflect on the campus of Millersville University.
An endowed scholarship in honor of Dr. R will support outstanding students majoring in chemistry and participating in student-faculty research.
Marilyn Parrish will retire in May after 18 years as the Special Collections Librarian & University Archivist for the McNairy Library at Millersville University. The newly created Marilyn McKinley Parrish Award for Excellence in Archives and Special Collections will honor a junior, senior, or graduate student who has worked in Archives and Special Collections. The awardee(s) will receive a minimum of $500 to support their current or future educational goals.
Sylvia will retire on June 30, 2021 with nearly 25 years of service to the Millersville University community. Contribute to the Annual Student Art Exhibit Fund in honor of Sylvia! This award is given each spring at a juried exhibition in Sykes Gallery for the art students and is chosen by outside jurors. Awards are given annually for Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics, Metals, and Design. Your contribution will directly go to a student who is recognized with this award and will be given in Sylvia's honor.