Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) will host its Annual Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Hilton Harrisburg. The Annual Gala is Harrisburg University’s premier fundraising event, bringing together supporters, partners, and community leaders to celebrate the life-changing power of education while raising critical scholarship support for HU students.
A Celebration of Community, Achievement, and Momentum
Each year, HU’s Annual Gala unites community leaders from business, academia, and government to celebrate progress and momentum, both within the university and beyond. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts of student achievement, enjoy dinner, and engage with fellow supporters who share a commitment to education in Central Pennsylvania.
As always, the Gala will serve as a significant driver of support for the HU Scholarship Fund, ensuring that promising undergraduate students have the opportunity to pursue degrees in science, technology, and innovation, while preparing them to contribute to the workforce and their communities.
The Annual Gala also features the Impact Award presentation – given each year to a person or organization who has made a meaningful and lasting difference in their field, in their community, or both. This year, Harrisburg University has selected two recipients for the Impact Award: a Corporate Impact Award Honoree and an Individual Impact Award Honoree.
Corporate Impact Award Honoree: JPL
With an emphasis on “transforming human insight into action,” JPL exemplifies the spirit of the Impact Award. Their mission echoes HU’s culture of being mission-committed, collaborative, and accountable, as well as our passion of empowering society through innovation. JPL has also been a longstanding partner to Harrisburg University, having contributed significantly to the development of HU’s online experience and brand identity…