by Jennifer Holland | Apr 2, 2021 | Alumni, Gifts, In Memoriam, Major Gifts
Boyce Billingsley, Philanthropist and Friend of the University, Passes at 89 Boyce Billingsley, a 1955 alumna of the U of A and longtime philanthropist, passed away on March 18 at the age of 89. She leaves behind a legacy of generosity, impacting programs in multiple...
by Jennifer Holland | Feb 19, 2021 | Alumni, Gifts, In Memoriam, Major Gifts
Jim Faulkner, Namesake of Faulkner Center, Remembered by University FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Jim Faulkner, a 1954 graduate of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, is remembered for his substantial impact on music and the arts on the University of Arkansas campus....
by Jennifer Holland | Dec 4, 2020 | Gifts, Student Success
King Endowments Create Support for Public Programs, Student Experiences FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Tom and Jill King believe in helping students who are bright and willing to work hard, so they can have a full university experience. Therefore, the Fayetteville couple has...
by Jennifer Holland | Aug 28, 2020 | Alumni, Dean's Corner, Gifts
Three New Endowments Created Thanks to Henderson’s $300,000 Gift FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Arkansas alumna Tracy Henderson of Austin, Texas, says giving back is a great way to leave a legacy. Her planned gift commitment of $300,000 will create three new...
by Jennifer Holland | May 4, 2020 | Features, Gifts
Journalism Endowments Created in Memory of Walter J. Lemke FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Arkansas alumnus Bill Keenan of Charlotte, North Carolina, describes the late Walter J. Lemke as “a very inspiring individual” and has created two endowments in his former...