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CU-Lock Haven Receives $1.75M Gift for New Entrepreneurship, Media Center

  • By Matt Jones
  • 05/21/26

Key Takeaways

  • Commonwealth University-Lock Haven received a $1.75 million gift from alumnus and entrepreneur Nicholas Subich ’17 to establish the Nicholas Subich Center for Entrepreneurship and Media.
  • The new center, housed in Bentley Hall, will support experiential learning through upgraded classrooms, collaborative spaces, and a podcast/media studio designed for business and journalism students.
  • University leaders and Subich say the center will strengthen collaboration between students, faculty, and the broader community while preparing students for career success through hands-on innovation and media experiences.

Commonwealth University-Lock Haven in Lock Haven, Penn., recently received a $1.75-million donation from entrepreneur and alumnus Nicholas Subich ’17, according to a university news release. The funds will go toward establishing the Nicholas Subich Center for Entrepreneurship and Media, a technology-driven hub for innovation and experiential learning.

The facility’s goal is to ignite collaboration between the university and community partners and provide hands-on, career-focused learning opportunities for students. From the funding, $1 million will go toward construction and renovation of the center itself, which will be located in Bentley Hall, and the remaining $750,000 toward supporting a new faculty member, the news release reports.

"This is a transformational moment for Commonwealth University-Lock Haven," said Dr. Jeff Osgood, Commonwealth University president. "Nick and Gina's extraordinary generosity reflects a deep belief in the future of our students and in the power of experiential education. The Nicholas Subich Center for Entrepreneurship and Media will serve as a cornerstone for entrepreneurship, creativity and media excellence while creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration between the university and the broader community."

Amenities will include a student lounge and modernized classroom with upgraded technology, updated lighting, and flexible furniture configurations. The space will also feature a podcast and media studio for both business and media & journalism students.

"I wanted this to be more than just a classroom or recording studio," said Subich. "I wanted it to be a space where students can gather, create, collaborate and gain real-world experience together. Whether students are developing a business idea, producing a podcast or building professional skills, this center is meant to help prepare them for career success before they graduate. It's important to me that this becomes a campus-wide and community resource. Some of the best opportunities happen when people come together, share ideas and learn from one another."

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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