Submitted by: Jennifer Boyett, jboyett@uca.edu on 04/30/2025
A total of 17 newly established scholarships and more than $4.5 million in scholarship support was announced Saturday evening at the 2025 Laurels & Stripes Gala presented by Centennial Bank.
This includes endowed and non-endowed named scholarships made by pledges, outright or planned gifts since the 2024 gala.
– Bill Cope Memorial Aviation Scholarship from Tina Cope and the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society
– Emily E. Carter Elementary Education Scholarship from Charles B. Carter, Jr.
– Dr. Larry and Carlene Davis Scholarship from Dr. Larry and Carlene Davis
– Sandy K. Desalvo Scholarship from Sandy Desalvo
– Ellen Epping Athletic Training Scholarship from Darcy Downey
– Norris Fox Athletics/Men’s Basketball Scholarship from Dr. Emogene Fox and the Fox Family
– Freeman Global Opportunity in Nursing Scholarship from Sarah and Dr. Darren Freeman
– Linda Minton Harvell Scholarship from anonymous donor
– Lindsay and Jon Ross Henderson Scholarship from Lindsay and Jon Ross Henderson
– Judy Jones Psychology Scholarship from Dr. Don Jones
– Carrie Lichti Minor DPT Memorial Scholarship from the Fordham family
– Dee K. Linn Scholarship from Donna Roetzel
– Dr. Amanda Nwamaka Okolo DPT Scholarship from Morgan Drayton
– Provost Patricia Poulter Scholarship from multiple donors
– Dr. Michael Rubach Business Study Abroad Scholarship from Dr. Michael Rubach and Patricia Vance
– Johnnie and Larry Taylor Special Education Scholarship by Johnnie and Larry Taylor
– Rev. Arthur and Victoria Townsend Family Legacy Scholarship from Dr. Nadia Eslinger
Vice President of University Advancement and UCA Foundation President Dr. Mary Lackie expressed heartfelt gratitude for these scholarships and all who invest in UCA. “Your generosity gives us all hope that the future is bright with these talented, enthusiastic young men and women preparing and educating themselves to take the reins of leadership,” she said. “Never underestimate the ripple effect of a single act of generosity.”
If you would like to learn more about how to contribute to an existing scholarship or establish one of your own, please reach out to a member of the development team in the Division of Advancement, email development@uca.edu or call 501-450-3421.