students walk in front of Kepple Hall

Guided by our mission, we aim for every student to be empowered by their Juniata education and benefit from the opportunities we offer. Your financial support makes that possible. When you give to the Juniata Scholarship Fund, make a planned gift, or invest in the College in other ways, you help our students on their path to success. From study abroad programs to community-engaged learning courses to student-faculty research, your support helps make a difference in our students’ lives.

Your choice to invest in Juniata means you believe in the promise the College embodies.
students walk in front of Kepple Hall

Guided by our mission, we aim for every student to be empowered by their Juniata education and benefit from the opportunities we offer. Your financial support makes that possible. When you give to the Juniata Scholarship Fund, make a planned gift, or invest in the College in other ways, you help our students on their path to success. From study abroad programs to community-engaged learning courses to student-faculty research, your support helps make a difference in our students’ lives.

Your choice to invest in Juniata means you believe in the promise the College embodies.
students walk in front of Kepple Hall

Guided by our mission, we aim for every student to be empowered by their Juniata education and benefit from the opportunities we offer. Your financial support makes that possible. When you give to the Juniata Scholarship Fund, make a planned gift, or invest in the College in other ways, you help our students on their path to success. From study abroad programs to community-engaged learning courses to student-faculty research, your support helps make a difference in our students’ lives.

Your choice to invest in Juniata means you believe in the promise the College embodies.

Your Impact

  • yearbook photo of Karl Kindig
    Donor Story

    Karl Kindig ’72

    Years ago, Karl Kindig ’72 was the recipient of a “full ride” scholarship. In the spirit of giving back, Kindig ’72 and his wife Rhonda have endowed a four-year scholarship to relieve the costs of tuition for selected students.

    Read More About Karl's Gift   →
    Donor Story

    Karl Kindig ’72

    Years ago, Karl Kindig ’72 was the recipient of a “full ride” scholarship. In the spirit of giving back, Kindig ’72 and his wife Rhonda have endowed a four-year scholarship to relieve the costs of tuition for selected students.

    Read More About Karl's Gift   →
  • Juniata College Day of Giving logo
    A Team Effort

    2026 Day of Giving Breaks Previous Records

    Our 6th annual Day of Giving took place on Tuesday, March 3 and was a great success, raising a record $940,585.00 with 2,642 gifts from alumni, parents, grandparents, friends, faculty, staff, and students. With nearly 70 special giving and challenges operating on that single day, current students, faculty, and staff joined alumni in acting on their devotion to the College. Activities on and off campus brought loyal Juniatians together in a spirit of philanthropy and some healthy, fun competition.

    See the Results of Juniata's Day of Giving   →
    A Team Effort

    2026 Day of Giving Breaks Previous Records

    Our 6th annual Day of Giving took place on Tuesday, March 3 and was a great success, raising a record $940,585.00 with 2,642 gifts from alumni, parents, grandparents, friends, faculty, staff, and students. With nearly 70 special giving and challenges operating on that single day, current students, faculty, and staff joined alumni in acting on their devotion to the College. Activities on and off campus brought loyal Juniatians together in a spirit of philanthropy and some healthy, fun competition.

    See the Results of Juniata's Day of Giving   →
  • Ziegler in editing room in Oller Hall, January 1976
    Donor Story

    And The Award Goes To: Debra "Zig" Ziegler '76 makes an estate gift to Juniata College

    Ziegler has arranged for half of her estate to go to the College to help support students interested in communication and theater arts. When asked about her generous gift, she said, “The trajectory of my life started then, and I want other people to have the same experience.”

    Read More of Zig's Story Here   →
    Donor Story

    And The Award Goes To: Debra "Zig" Ziegler '76 makes an estate gift to Juniata College

    Ziegler has arranged for half of her estate to go to the College to help support students interested in communication and theater arts. When asked about her generous gift, she said, “The trajectory of my life started then, and I want other people to have the same experience.”

    Read More of Zig's Story Here   →
  • portrait of Jason and Joni Fournier
    Donor Story

    Jason Fournier ’02 and Loni (Plocinski) Fournier ’02

    Jason and Loni Fournier met at Juniata, found each other and a sense of purpose, and are now giving back through a new annual scholarship.

    Learn More About Jason and Loni's Gift   →
    Donor Story

    Jason Fournier ’02 and Loni (Plocinski) Fournier ’02

    Jason and Loni Fournier met at Juniata, found each other and a sense of purpose, and are now giving back through a new annual scholarship.

    Learn More About Jason and Loni's Gift   →
  • portrait of the Pearson brothers
    Donor Story

    Dr. Thomas Pearson ’75 & Dr. Andrew Pearson ’83

    With accomplished careers in the field of medicine, Dr. Thomas Pearson ’75 and Dr. Andrew Pearson ’83 recently decided to come together to endow a scholarship to support Juniata students in the natural sciences.

    Learn More About the Pearson's Endowment   →
    Donor Story

    Dr. Thomas Pearson ’75 & Dr. Andrew Pearson ’83

    With accomplished careers in the field of medicine, Dr. Thomas Pearson ’75 and Dr. Andrew Pearson ’83 recently decided to come together to endow a scholarship to support Juniata students in the natural sciences.

    Learn More About the Pearson's Endowment   →
  • potrait of Alyssa Clark '27
    Recipient of The Carole Miller Calhoun '60 Endowed Scholarship

    Alyssa Clark '27

    POE: English and Legal Studies

    "This scholarship has allowed me to focus on my academics and my future, which has allowed me to succeed!"

    Read More Student Thank Yous Here   →
    Recipient of The Carole Miller Calhoun '60 Endowed Scholarship

    Alyssa Clark '27

    POE: English and Legal Studies

    "This scholarship has allowed me to focus on my academics and my future, which has allowed me to succeed!"

    Read More Student Thank Yous Here   →
  • portrait of Chris Thompson ’87
    Donor Profile

    Chris Thompson ’87

    Board of Trustees Advancement Committee Co-Chair

    "I support Juniata annually because of the gift(s) it gave me as a college student & athlete. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Sesquicentennial of Juniata, is game changing."

    Donor Profile

    Chris Thompson ’87

    Board of Trustees Advancement Committee Co-Chair

    "I support Juniata annually because of the gift(s) it gave me as a college student & athlete. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Sesquicentennial of Juniata, is game changing."

  • portrait of Zoe Merkle '27
    Recipient of The Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Ellis Cherry Leadership Scholarship

    Zoe Merkle '27

    POE: Museum Studies and History, Social Studies Secondary Education

    "This scholarship means so much to me. It is the reason I am able to continue to attend Juniata. Your support sends me a clear signal that I am a valued part of the Juniata community and helps push me to do my best."

    Read More Student Thank Yous Here   →
    Recipient of The Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Ellis Cherry Leadership Scholarship

    Zoe Merkle '27

    POE: Museum Studies and History, Social Studies Secondary Education

    "This scholarship means so much to me. It is the reason I am able to continue to attend Juniata. Your support sends me a clear signal that I am a valued part of the Juniata community and helps push me to do my best."

    Read More Student Thank Yous Here   →
  • portrait of Anthony J. DeStefano '02
    Donor Profile

    Anthony J. DeStefano '02

    "Juniata helped me to form my path in this 25-year journey to figure out who I am. I give back to make sure those opportunities still exist. Juniata was dedicated enough to make that price tag within reach, and that happens because alumni donate."

    Donor Profile

    Anthony J. DeStefano '02

    "Juniata helped me to form my path in this 25-year journey to figure out who I am. I give back to make sure those opportunities still exist. Juniata was dedicated enough to make that price tag within reach, and that happens because alumni donate."

  • portrait of Haleigh Bauer '26
    Recipient of The Elaine Becker Jones '76 & Keith L. Jones '75 Endowed Scholarship

    Haleigh Bauer '26

    POE: English and Secondary Education

    "Thank you so much for helping me with the opportunity to continue my education and for investing in my future and future educators, like me, in our local communities."

    Read More Student Thank Yous Here   →
    Recipient of The Elaine Becker Jones '76 & Keith L. Jones '75 Endowed Scholarship

    Haleigh Bauer '26

    POE: English and Secondary Education

    "Thank you so much for helping me with the opportunity to continue my education and for investing in my future and future educators, like me, in our local communities."

    Read More Student Thank Yous Here   →
  • yearbook photo of Karl Kindig
    Donor Story

    Karl Kindig ’72

    Years ago, Karl Kindig ’72 was the recipient of a “full ride” scholarship. In the spirit of giving back, Kindig ’72 and his wife Rhonda have endowed a four-year scholarship to relieve the costs of tuition for selected students.

    Read More About Karl's Gift   →
    Donor Story

    Karl Kindig ’72

    Years ago, Karl Kindig ’72 was the recipient of a “full ride” scholarship. In the spirit of giving back, Kindig ’72 and his wife Rhonda have endowed a four-year scholarship to relieve the costs of tuition for selected students.

    Read More About Karl's Gift   →
  • Juniata College Day of Giving logo
    A Team Effort

    2026 Day of Giving Breaks Previous Records

    Our 6th annual Day of Giving took place on Tuesday, March 3 and was a great success, raising a record $940,585.00 with 2,642 gifts from alumni, parents, grandparents, friends, faculty, staff, and students. With nearly 70 special giving and challenges operating on that single day, current students, faculty, and staff joined alumni in acting on their devotion to the College. Activities on and off campus brought loyal Juniatians together in a spirit of philanthropy and some healthy, fun competition.

    See the Results of Juniata's Day of Giving   →
    A Team Effort

    2026 Day of Giving Breaks Previous Records

    Our 6th annual Day of Giving took place on Tuesday, March 3 and was a great success, raising a record $940,585.00 with 2,642 gifts from alumni, parents, grandparents, friends, faculty, staff, and students. With nearly 70 special giving and challenges operating on that single day, current students, faculty, and staff joined alumni in acting on their devotion to the College. Activities on and off campus brought loyal Juniatians together in a spirit of philanthropy and some healthy, fun competition.

    See the Results of Juniata's Day of Giving   →
  • Ziegler in editing room in Oller Hall, January 1976
    Donor Story

    And The Award Goes To: Debra "Zig" Ziegler '76 makes an estate gift to Juniata College

    Ziegler has arranged for half of her estate to go to the College to help support students interested in communication and theater arts. When asked about her generous gift, she said, “The trajectory of my life started then, and I want other people to have the same experience.”

    Read More of Zig's Story Here   →
    Donor Story

    And The Award Goes To: Debra "Zig" Ziegler '76 makes an estate gift to Juniata College

    Ziegler has arranged for half of her estate to go to the College to help support students interested in communication and theater arts. When asked about her generous gift, she said, “The trajectory of my life started then, and I want other people to have the same experience.”

    Read More of Zig's Story Here   →
  • portrait of Jason and Joni Fournier
    Donor Story

    Jason Fournier ’02 and Loni (Plocinski) Fournier ’02

    Jason and Loni Fournier met at Juniata, found each other and a sense of purpose, and are now giving back through a new annual scholarship.

    Learn More About Jason and Loni's Gift   →
    Donor Story

    Jason Fournier ’02 and Loni (Plocinski) Fournier ’02

    Jason and Loni Fournier met at Juniata, found each other and a sense of purpose, and are now giving back through a new annual scholarship.

    Learn More About Jason and Loni's Gift   →
  • portrait of the Pearson brothers
    Donor Story

    Dr. Thomas Pearson ’75 & Dr. Andrew Pearson ’83

    With accomplished careers in the field of medicine, Dr. Thomas Pearson ’75 and Dr. Andrew Pearson ’83 recently decided to come together to endow a scholarship to support Juniata students in the natural sciences.

    Learn More About the Pearson's Endowment   →
    Donor Story

    Dr. Thomas Pearson ’75 & Dr. Andrew Pearson ’83

    With accomplished careers in the field of medicine, Dr. Thomas Pearson ’75 and Dr. Andrew Pearson ’83 recently decided to come together to endow a scholarship to support Juniata students in the natural sciences.

    Learn More About the Pearson's Endowment   →
  • potrait of Alyssa Clark '27
    Recipient of The Carole Miller Calhoun '60 Endowed Scholarship

    Alyssa Clark '27

    POE: English and Legal Studies

    "This scholarship has allowed me to focus on my academics and my future, which has allowed me to succeed!"

    Read More Student Thank Yous Here   →
    Recipient of The Carole Miller Calhoun '60 Endowed Scholarship

    Alyssa Clark '27

    POE: English and Legal Studies

    "This scholarship has allowed me to focus on my academics and my future, which has allowed me to succeed!"

    Read More Student Thank Yous Here   →
  • portrait of Chris Thompson ’87
    Donor Profile

    Chris Thompson ’87

    Board of Trustees Advancement Committee Co-Chair

    "I support Juniata annually because of the gift(s) it gave me as a college student & athlete. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Sesquicentennial of Juniata, is game changing."

    Donor Profile

    Chris Thompson ’87

    Board of Trustees Advancement Committee Co-Chair

    "I support Juniata annually because of the gift(s) it gave me as a college student & athlete. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Sesquicentennial of Juniata, is game changing."

  • portrait of Zoe Merkle '27
    Recipient of The Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Ellis Cherry Leadership Scholarship

    Zoe Merkle '27

    POE: Museum Studies and History, Social Studies Secondary Education

    "This scholarship means so much to me. It is the reason I am able to continue to attend Juniata. Your support sends me a clear signal that I am a valued part of the Juniata community and helps push me to do my best."

    Read More Student Thank Yous Here   →
    Recipient of The Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Ellis Cherry Leadership Scholarship

    Zoe Merkle '27

    POE: Museum Studies and History, Social Studies Secondary Education

    "This scholarship means so much to me. It is the reason I am able to continue to attend Juniata. Your support sends me a clear signal that I am a valued part of the Juniata community and helps push me to do my best."

    Read More Student Thank Yous Here   →
  • portrait of Anthony J. DeStefano '02
    Donor Profile

    Anthony J. DeStefano '02

    "Juniata helped me to form my path in this 25-year journey to figure out who I am. I give back to make sure those opportunities still exist. Juniata was dedicated enough to make that price tag within reach, and that happens because alumni donate."

    Donor Profile

    Anthony J. DeStefano '02

    "Juniata helped me to form my path in this 25-year journey to figure out who I am. I give back to make sure those opportunities still exist. Juniata was dedicated enough to make that price tag within reach, and that happens because alumni donate."

  • portrait of Haleigh Bauer '26
    Recipient of The Elaine Becker Jones '76 & Keith L. Jones '75 Endowed Scholarship

    Haleigh Bauer '26

    POE: English and Secondary Education

    "Thank you so much for helping me with the opportunity to continue my education and for investing in my future and future educators, like me, in our local communities."

    Read More Student Thank Yous Here   →
    Recipient of The Elaine Becker Jones '76 & Keith L. Jones '75 Endowed Scholarship

    Haleigh Bauer '26

    POE: English and Secondary Education

    "Thank you so much for helping me with the opportunity to continue my education and for investing in my future and future educators, like me, in our local communities."

    Read More Student Thank Yous Here   →

 

Ways to Give

 

Your Gifts at Work

architect's rendering on the Gateway Center

Gateway Center

Juniata College has a bold vision to shape the future of rural healthcare. The Gateway Center will be a cutting-edge facility where education meets access – the three-story center will include high-tech labs, training stations, and specialty suites designed for hands-on learning for our nursing students. Two floors of modern office space will be dedicated to healthcare providers and nonprofits.

Learn more about how to support this bold vision by clicking here. To read about donors whose recent gifts have helped make this vision move closer to reality, click here.

Gateway Center

Juniata College has a bold vision to shape the future of rural healthcare. The Gateway Center will be a cutting-edge facility where education meets access – the three-story center will include high-tech labs, training stations, and specialty suites designed for hands-on learning for our nursing students. Two floors of modern office space will be dedicated to healthcare providers and nonprofits.

Learn more about how to support this bold vision by clicking here. To read about donors whose recent gifts have helped make this vision move closer to reality, click here.

architect's rendering on the Gateway Center

Gateway Center

Juniata College has a bold vision to shape the future of rural healthcare. The Gateway Center will be a cutting-edge facility where education meets access – the three-story center will include high-tech labs, training stations, and specialty suites designed for hands-on learning for our nursing students. Two floors of modern office space will be dedicated to healthcare providers and nonprofits.

Learn more about how to support this bold vision by clicking here. To read about donors whose recent gifts have helped make this vision move closer to reality, click here.

architect's rendering on the Gateway Center

Gateway Center

Juniata College has a bold vision to shape the future of rural healthcare. The Gateway Center will be a cutting-edge facility where education meets access – the three-story center will include high-tech labs, training stations, and specialty suites designed for hands-on learning for our nursing students. Two floors of modern office space will be dedicated to healthcare providers and nonprofits.

Learn more about how to support this bold vision by clicking here. To read about donors whose recent gifts have helped make this vision move closer to reality, click here.

architect's rendering on the Gateway Center
exterior photo of the Learning Commons

Statton Learning Commons

A generous gift of Kathy Stavru Statton ’72 and Tim Statton ’72 helped transform Beeghly Library into a modern space for collaborative teaching and learning. To learn more about the Stattons’ gift, click here. Dedicated in the spring of 2024, the new Statton Learning Commons provides students a space where inclusivity, technology, and creativity converge. You can read about the excitement over the transformed space and what it has meant for the campus here.

exterior photo of the Learning Commons

Statton Learning Commons

A generous gift of Kathy Stavru Statton ’72 and Tim Statton ’72 helped transform Beeghly Library into a modern space for collaborative teaching and learning. To learn more about the Stattons’ gift, click here. Dedicated in the spring of 2024, the new Statton Learning Commons provides students a space where inclusivity, technology, and creativity converge. You can read about the excitement over the transformed space and what it has meant for the campus here.

exterior photo of the Learning Commons

Statton Learning Commons

A generous gift of Kathy Stavru Statton ’72 and Tim Statton ’72 helped transform Beeghly Library into a modern space for collaborative teaching and learning. To learn more about the Stattons’ gift, click here. Dedicated in the spring of 2024, the new Statton Learning Commons provides students a space where inclusivity, technology, and creativity converge. You can read about the excitement over the transformed space and what it has meant for the campus here.

exterior photo of the Learning Commons

Statton Learning Commons

A generous gift of Kathy Stavru Statton ’72 and Tim Statton ’72 helped transform Beeghly Library into a modern space for collaborative teaching and learning. To learn more about the Stattons’ gift, click here. Dedicated in the spring of 2024, the new Statton Learning Commons provides students a space where inclusivity, technology, and creativity converge. You can read about the excitement over the transformed space and what it has meant for the campus here.