INDIANA, Pa. — C. Edward Keller of Beaumont, Texas, formerly of Waynesboro, Pa., and a 2019 Indiana University of Pennsylvania Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, has been honored by the Beaumont Foundation of America with an additional $60,000 gift for a scholarship at IUP named in Keller’s honor.
A first-generation college student from Waynesboro, Keller graduated from IUP in 1974 with a degree in criminology. While a student, Keller worked in campus security and interacted with Pennsylvania State Police troopers who encouraged him to consider a career in law enforcement. Keller credits the IUP criminology program for aiding his career as a state trooper.
Keller spent 28 years in law enforcement, beginning his career with the Maryland State Police and retiring from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as an agent. During his tenure, he received numerous honors and awards for outstanding investigative work and supervisory leadership skills. He also successfully completed Executive Management training at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School…