More than 550 endowed scholarship donors and their student recipients were able to meet face-to-face Thursday night during the
2019 Scholarship Celebration
at the Knicely Conference Center.
This annual event provides a great opportunity for endowed scholarship donors to learn more about the student or students who benefit from their support, and it allows the recipient to express their gratitude directly to their donor. The Ridley Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, a longtime supporter of WKU, was the presenting sponsor of the event.
“Since the establishment of the College Heights Foundation 95 years ago and the WKU Foundation 25 years ago, the University has awarded more than $100 million in privately funded scholarships,” said WKU President Timothy C. Caboni speaking to the attendees. “Your generosity and personal donations remove financial obstacles for so many and enable Hilltoppers to join our Hill – many times becoming the first college graduates in their families.”
Rickey D. Williams, a sophomore from Kenosha, Wisconsin, and the recipient of the Gary Koon Scholarship, said: “If it weren’t for the scholarship made possible by Mr. Gary Koon, I wouldn’t be speaking to you today. At times, I know it may feel like if we aren’t helping everyone we aren’t doing enough. No matter the amount of a contribution, your impact will always be massive.”
