CWNF Welcomes New Trustee, Dr. John R. Bowlin
Posted on January 14, 2021
The Newcombe Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. John R. Bowlin, Ph.D. to the Board of Trustees…
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CWNF Honors Retiring, Founding Trustee Robert M. Adams
Posted on January 14, 2021
At the final Board meeting of 2020, the Trustees of The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation honored retiring, legacy Trustee Dr. Robert Merrihew Adams…
$35,000 Matching Grant to Penn State Abington
Posted on July 12, 2019
CWNF has awarded a grant of $35,000 to Penn State Abington as part of the Newcombe Scholarships for Mature Students program, for which the school will also provide 1:1 matching funds…
CWNF Named 2019 Outstanding Foundation of the Year
Posted on June 13, 2019
The Association of Fundraising Professionals – New Jersey Chapter has name the Foundation 2019 Outstanding Foundation of the Year…
Meet Our New Team
Posted on February 8, 2017
Biographies for Executive Director, Gianna Durso-Finley, and Associate Executive Director, Lindsey G. Bohra, are now available.
Temple University
Posted on October 1, 2016
Renee Kirby, Temple University’s Associate Director of Disability Resources and Services, is honored in this article about her work at Temple with students with disabilities. She was recently inducted into the Susan Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame for “making a significant difference in the lives of youths and adults with disabilities through mentoring.”…
Foundation Announces Next Executive Director
Posted on September 15, 2016
The Trustees of The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation have announced that Dr. Gianna Durso-Finley has been selected from among 130 applicants to serve as the Foundation’s next Executive Director, effective December 14…
Gallaudet University
Posted on September 1, 2016
In 2013, Gallaudet University’s Alumni Association answered the challenge from the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation to match a pledge of $100,000 distributed over five years. This unique partnership between the Foundation and alumni in creating this endowed fund will benefit students at Gallaudet for years to come. …
Foundation Announces Grants for 2016-17 Academic Year
Posted on August 1, 2016
The Trustees of The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation have approved forty-four grants for 2016-17, awarding $2,145,843 for scholarships and fellowships. …
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Posted on July 1, 2016
Edinboro University has been celebrated by the OnlineSchoolsCenter.com, a virtual publication, for providing accommodations for students with disabilities who are enrolled in online courses. An article titled “Navigating an Online Education for Students with Disabilities” highlights the benefits and appeals of pursuing a college education online for students with a disability at Edinboro University.…
Rider University
Posted on May 1, 2016
The impact of the Newcombe Scholarship program at Rider University and the story of Charlotte W. Newcombe is the focus of a feature article in the Spring 2016 edition of Rider Magazine. Featuring a story of individual courage and determination, Rider’s article demonstrates the significance of recognizing and acknowledging the efforts of non-traditional students.…
New Jersey City University
Posted on May 1, 2016
Exemplifying the challenges faced by many Mature Students, Newcombe Scholar Shalonda McCall graduated from NJCU with a flourish. Her accomplishment was highlighted in an article in The Jersey Journal that shared her story and captured her joy.…
Foundation Announces Executive Director Search
Posted on April 15, 2016
After nine years at the Newcombe Foundation, Executive Director Tom Wilfrid and Program Officer Diane Wilfrid have announced their plans to retire at the end of 2016. The Trustees hope to appoint a new Executive Director to join the staff on or about November 1.…