Commonwealth University-Mansfield Receives $25,000 Donation From PSECU

MANSFIELD, PA (08/02/2022) Commonwealth University-Mansfield recently received a $25,000 donation from Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) to support student scholarships, campus programs, and financial literacy education.

The PSECU Financial Education Center located on the Mansfield campus is available to assist members with their financial needs and provides a wide array of financial literacy information. PSECU supports the University campus by providing sponsorships to various organizations, including athletics, scholarships for student learners, and offers WalletWorks Financial Literacy Education programs and events.

“We appreciate the continued support given by PSECU to benefit our students through scholarships, programming on campus, and financial literacy,” said Bashar W. Hanna, president of Commonwealth University. “Over the years the support of PSECU has been invaluable to our students and their families in helping ease the financial burden of attaining their degree.”

Pictured during a recent check presentation, from left, are Casey Wood, Mansfield University executive director of advancement; Dr. Bashar Hanna, president, Commonwealth University; Dave Sikorski, PSECU community relationship manager/financial education center manager; Judith Brayer, coordinator of Sayre Student Services, orientation and commencement student life and leadership.

About PSECU

Opened in 1934, PSECU was founded by 22 ordinary people who made an extraordinary commitment to each other: To create a financial institution where pooled resources benefit all members. Today, PSECU is a full-service credit union serving more than 500,000 members. PSECU is dedicated to serving members and their families. Using a digital-first approach to banking, members can manage their money at their convenience. 

About Commonwealth University

The integration of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield universities under the banner of Commonwealth University is a bold investment in the communities and people of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to expand high-quality, affordable academic opportunities to support the needs of all learners. We’re building a powerful tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public higher education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs. Together we’re honoring our history, investing in today, and building a powerful tomorrow. That’s the power of three.