Sept. 28, 2009
Stout University Foundation awarded scholarships totaling more than $500,000 to a few hundred students this fall.
More than 320 students at UW-Stout received the awards at the foundation’s annual scholarship reception Sept. 17. In addition, more than 100 donors of the scholarships attended the event to meet, award and congratulate the student recipients.
“Scholarships are increasingly important to our UW-Stout students,” said David K. Williams, vice chancellor for university advancement and marketing. “Declining direct support from the state of Wisconsin means tuition needs increase and scholarships are often the best way students can meet that increased need.”
Connie Hines, Scholarship Committee chair, presided as master of ceremonies during the event. Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen and Foundation and board president Tom Kornegor greeted and congratulated the students.
The Stout University Foundation has been in the scholarship business since 1962 when the founders sold buttons at homecoming to award two $100 scholarships.
“We’re pleased to provide as much support as the foundation does, but we recognize the need is still great,” Williams said.
For more information about the scholarship program, contact Williams at williamsda@uwstout.edu or 715-232-1151.
