Harrisburg UniversityOFFICE OF PHILANTHROPY
Harrisburg University supports economic growth and workforce development by preparing graduates for valuable careers. Your investment in student success is an investment in Pennsylvania – and it supports a range of industries critical for national competitiveness. You’re not just supporting education; you’re making our country stronger.
The Office of Philanthropy advances Harrisburg University of Science and Technology by securing charitable investments, growing and supporting strategic partnerships, and ensuring meaningful community and donor engagement to fulfill the university’s mission. Private support is the engine of opportunity that funds our ability to advance innovative academic programs rooted in real-world experience.
Philanthropy Team
Emerging Scholars
The Emerging Scholars Fund supports undergraduate students at Harrisburg University by addressing essential needs beyond traditional living expenses. This scholarship recognizes that students require more than just tuition, room, and board to succeed academically and personally.
The fund provides financial assistance for:
- Academic Support: Funding for programs, opportunities and materials for students.
- Professional Development: Resources for conferences, workshops, networking events, certification exams, and professional attire.
- Transportation: Support for commuting costs, car maintenance, or public transportation passes.
- Research and Projects: Financial aid for materials and travel expenses related to academic research and projects.
Advancement in the News
Mission Support & Logistics Innovator John Boyer (KVG) to Deliver 2025 Harrisburg University Commencement Address
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) will hold its 18th Commencement Ceremony for the Class of…
Harrisburg University to Honor AIACPA as 2025 Impact Award Honoree at Annual Gala
HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is pleased to announce that its Annual Gala will take…
HU & MCL Announce New Scholarship Partnership to Boost Circuit Board Manufacturing in PA
HARRISBURG, PA – It is with profound gratitude that Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) announces a new scholarship…
Early-Morning Fire Displaces Six HU Graduate Students; Concert Proceeds to Aid in Recovery
Harrisburg/Hampden Township, PA – Early in the morning of June 10, 2024, a fire broke out in Mechanicsburg near our Harrisburg…
Select Medical Gifts $5 Million Over Five Years to Harrisburg University to Create The Select Medical Physical Therapy and Movement Institute
Mechanicsburg/Harrisburg, PA – June 4, 2024: Select Medical today announced it has gifted $5 million over a five-year term to Harrisburg…
EITC Donation from Juniata Bank Supports Dual Enrollment Programs at HU
Harrisburg, PA – Earlier this year, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) received a $5,000 donation from Juniata Bank through…
EITC Donation from Orrstown Bank Supports Early-College Programs at Harrisburg University
Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is delighted to acknowledge the receipt of a $20,000 donation from…
Harrisburg University Awarded Part of $13.5 Million FAA Workforce Development Grant
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: In March, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the recipients of $13.5 million in grant funding, set for distribution across…
Harrisburg University’s Project Management Master’s Program Initiates Exciting Industry Advisory Board Expansion
The Center for Project Management Innovation (CPMI) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is delighted to announce the launch…
