Our Promise: Building Juniata's Legacy Together, the College’s most ambitious fund-raising campaign to date, is focused on continuing the Juniata legacy for each new generation. Key priorities of the campaign include:
- strengthening our endowment which helps students, programs, and the campus
- cultivating transformative learning opportunities such as study abroad, community-engaged learning, and mentored research
- modernizing residence halls and older classrooms
- enhancing athletic facilities and programs
Consider how you can support what makes Juniata special. When you give to the Juniata Scholarship Fund, make a planned gift, or invest in the College in other ways, you help ensure that Juniata continues to be a place of purpose and consequence well into the future.
Our Promise: Building Juniata's Legacy Together, the College’s most ambitious fund-raising campaign to date, is focused on continuing the Juniata legacy for each new generation. Key priorities of the campaign include:
- strengthening our endowment which helps students, programs, and the campus
- cultivating transformative learning opportunities such as study abroad, community-engaged learning, and mentored research
- modernizing residence halls and older classrooms
- enhancing athletic facilities and programs
Consider how you can support what makes Juniata special. When you give to the Juniata Scholarship Fund, make a planned gift, or invest in the College in other ways, you help ensure that Juniata continues to be a place of purpose and consequence well into the future.
Our Promise: Building Juniata's Legacy Together, the College’s most ambitious fund-raising campaign to date, is focused on continuing the Juniata legacy for each new generation. Key priorities of the campaign include:
- strengthening our endowment which helps students, programs, and the campus
- cultivating transformative learning opportunities such as study abroad, community-engaged learning, and mentored research
- modernizing residence halls and older classrooms
- enhancing athletic facilities and programs
Consider how you can support what makes Juniata special. When you give to the Juniata Scholarship Fund, make a planned gift, or invest in the College in other ways, you help ensure that Juniata continues to be a place of purpose and consequence well into the future.
Your Impact
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Donor StoryKarl 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 StoryKarl 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.
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A Team Effort2026 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 Effort2026 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.
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Donor StoryAnd 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 StoryAnd 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.”
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Donor StoryJason 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 StoryJason 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.
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Donor StoryDr. 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 StoryDr. 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.
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Recipient of The Carole Miller Calhoun '60 Endowed ScholarshipAlyssa 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 ScholarshipAlyssa 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!"
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Donor ProfileChris 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 ProfileChris 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."
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Recipient of The Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Ellis Cherry Leadership ScholarshipZoe 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 ScholarshipZoe 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."
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Donor ProfileAnthony 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 ProfileAnthony 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."
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Recipient of The Elaine Becker Jones '76 & Keith L. Jones '75 Endowed ScholarshipHaleigh 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 ScholarshipHaleigh 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 →
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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 StoryKarl 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 → -
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 Effort2026 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 → -
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 StoryAnd 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
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 StoryJason 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
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 StoryDr. 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 → -
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 ScholarshipAlyssa 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 → -
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 ProfileChris 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."
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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 ScholarshipZoe 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 → -
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 ProfileAnthony 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."
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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 ScholarshipHaleigh 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 →
