September 14, 2015
Major: Special Education and Early Childhood Education (Deaf/HH Certification)
Hometown: Hampstead, MD
Sports: Cross Country, Track & Field
Scholarship Received: Moritz Louis Schultz '59 Athletic Scholarship
I could have gone to other schools within my home state for less money, but I fell in love with Bloomsburg and was determined to just make it work. And I’m so glad I did. I can’t see myself anywhere else.
Late in high school I started to really excel on my cross country and track teams. I still wanted running to be part of my life in college. I was nervous that, as a freshman, I wouldn’t fit in on the team, but everyone was so supportive. They really encouraged me to succeed. I ended up achieving All-American my first year! I finished 35th in the NCAA Division II National Championships!
At the end of my freshman year, I received an athletic scholarship, which was a big help. It’s also a reward for the dedication and time I’ve put into my sport. I think working hard in athletics says a lot about character and self-discipline. This scholarship makes all of the effort worth it, and it reassures me that going with my heart in choosing Bloomsburg was the right decision.
With this scholarship, I am able to achieve my dream of becoming a nurse while also growing as a person. I am extremely grateful for that.
From the time she stepped foot on campus at Bloomsburg University when she was a junior in high school, Howard, Pa. native Tara Baney ’21 knew she wanted to be a Husky. Two years ago, when she arrived at BU as a freshman, she realized that dream and began to pursue her education, as an exercise science major. She was also excited to continue her career as member of the BU softball team.
Three high-achieving BU student-athletes recently demonstrated just how impactful scholarships can be by combining the support they received from donors with the grit and determination it takes to accomplish success at the highest levels of their respective sports. Each of these remarkable student-athletes has put in the work and fought to attain their goals, and they all place a great deal of weight on their scholarships as being substantial motivating factors in helping them to achieve that success.
