The 2022 Scholarship Celebration was held at the Knicely Conference Center on March 31. This is the first time the event has been held since 2019, and more than 450 scholarship donors and their student recipients were able to meet face to face.
The event, which is typically held annually, provides a great opportunity for 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. Longtime supporters of WKU, the Ridley and Hull Wealth Management Group of Stifel was the presenting sponsor of the event.
For the 2021-2022 academic year, WKU provided more than 9,500 students with University scholarships totaling more than $55 million. Of this amount, $6.2 million was made possible from private donors, touching the lives of nearly 2,700 students.
“The private gifts provided by our generous scholarship donors play a critical role in expanding access to the WKU Experience and providing our Hilltoppers with learning opportunities that would otherwise fall outside their reach,” WKU President Timothy C. Caboni said.
