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Foundation for Religious Studies in Texas Excellence Fund
Created by the Foundation for Religious Studies in Texas, this fund will provide support for the Department of Religious Studies to enhance teaching and scholarship about religion in a way consistent with the goals of a public university, explore the interconnected disciplines in which religion plays a role, and foster communication between scholars of religion and the people of Texas.
R Gordon and Louise Appleman Graduate Fellowship
Created by Gordon and Louise Appleman of Fort Worth, this endowment will be used to support graduate students who are studying Jewish or related topics from various college and schools at UT Austin. Funds may support graduate student travel for research and conferences and provide books and other necessities to further research at the Masters or Ph.D. levels. Mr. and Mrs. Appleman created this endowment with the intent to encourage graduate students at the university to study Jewish literature, history and culture and to also further the expansion of the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies graduate program. Mr. Appleman received his B.A. in Economics in 1959 from the university. Both are long-time volunteers and advocates for the university serving on a number of volunteer councils over the years.
Elio and Susana King Excellence Endowment
Created by Elio and Susana King of Austin, this endowment will be used for the benefit of the Teresa Lozano Long Institute for Latin American Studies. Funds distributed from the endowment shall be used to provide tuition support and other awards for full-time undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in Latin American Studies. Mr. King received his B.A. in Economics from the university in 1975.
Jordan Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Created by the Jordan Family Foundation of Dallas, funds from this endowment will be used to support undergraduate students involved with the Teresa Lozano Long Institute for Latin American Studies, including awards for tuition and fees, as well as funds for student travel to conferences, study abroad, expenses incurred for honors thesis research, an annual prize for the best honors thesis and other undergraduate student expenses as determined by the director of the institute.
Frederic Clarke Morse and Estelle Klett Morse Endowed Scholarship
Created by the Loan Committee of the Frederic Clarke Morse and Estelle Klett Morse Student Loan Fund, funds from this endowment will be used to award scholarships to students in the College of Liberal Arts. Mr. Morse received his MA in Government from the college in 1906.
Burke and Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was created in May by Robert and Sharon Baker, in memory of Mr. Baker's parents Burke and Elizabeth Baker. Funds from the endowment will be used to provide scholarships to students in the College of Liberal Arts. Dr. and Mrs. Baker are both alumni of the university. Mrs. Baker received her B.S. in Interior Design in 1979 and Dr. Baker receive both his M.A. and Ph.D. in English in 1969 and 1979 respectively.
The Honorable John Wildenthal Endowed Presidential Scholarship
John Wildenthal entered the university's Naval ROTC Program in 1942, graduated with highest honors in business and served in the Pacific. After the war, John returned to UT and graduated from Law School in 1950. He had a long distinguished career in law, serving in roles ranging from an attorney on the staff of-then Senator Lyndon B. Johnson in Washington to City Attorney of Houston and finally as a Municipal Judge. He passed away in 2010 at the age of 87. His wife, Carolyn, established this endowment in March to honor her husband's memory. Funds will benefit Naval ROTC students.
Melvin J. Hinich Excellence Fund for Graduate Students in the Department of Government
The Hinich Excellence Fund was established in March by friends and colleagues of Melvin Hinich who passed away in 2010. Hinich was a professor of political science and economics at the University of Texas, where he was the Mike Hogg Professor of Local Government. He was the very definition of a polymath, having made seminal contributions to multiple fields of study. Funds from this endowment will be used to support graduate students in the Department of Government.
Stuart Stedman 40 Acres Scholarship in Plan II
Through his family foundation, the Stedman West Foundation, Stuart Stedman established this scholarship to support undergraduate students in the Plan II Honors Program who have also been admitted to the 40 Acres Scholarship Program. Recipients will receive full-ride, renewable scholarships to cover their tuition, fees, books and living expenses as well as enrichment activities including internship and study abroad opportunities. Stedman said his undergraduate experience as a Plan II major changed his life and doing something significant for the program has always been something he wanted to accomplish in life. He graduated in 1979 from Plan II and went on to receive a master of business administration and law degree from the university. Stedman is president of the Houston-based Stedman West Interests, Inc., a family investment company that manages securities, oil and gas properties, coal properties, ranches and real estate.
Carolina Alcocer Endowment for Scholarship and Creativity in the Arts
Established in February by Sergio Alcocer Pous in honor of his wife, Carolina Alcocer, funds from this endowment will be used to support the Teresa Lozano Long Institute for Latin American Studies. Scholarships will be awarded to full-time undergraduates and graduate students majoring in Latin American Studies or the fine arts.
Zaragoza Ramirez Memorial Excellence Fund
Established in November by Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez and Jennifer Poppe, funds from this endowment will be used to support faculty, graduate students and programming needs in the Department of History. Mr. Icenhauer-Ramirez received a law degree in 1979 as well as a master's degree of History in 2009 from The University of Texas. Ms. Poppe is an alumna of the College of Natural Science, receiving her bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1995 and going on to receive a law degree in 1998. This endowment was created in memory of Mr. Icenhauer-Ramirez's father.
Shearer Davis Bowman Excellence Fund for Graduate Students in the Department of History
Established in August by friends, family and colleagues of Professor Shearer Davis Bowman, who passed away in December 2009. Dave was an exemplary scholar and colleague, but above all else he was a caring and committed teacher and mentor. Funds from this endowment will be used to support graduate students in the Department of History including funds for research and research related travel as well as professional development opportunities.
Elizabeth Clark Maret Endowment
Established in August through the estate of David Anson Maret in honor of his mother Elizabeth, funds from this endowment will be used to provide scholarships for language studies in French, Italian, Spanish and German.
James and Shannon Haddaway Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Liberal Arts
Established in July by James and Shannon Haddaway, funds from this endowment will be used to provide scholarships to undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts who graduated from high school in Fort Worth, Texas and are pursuing a degree in Economics. James received his bachelor's degree in Spanish in 1994 from The University of Texas at Austin and is a member of the university's 1883 Council.
Steve and Susan West Visiting New Zealand Scholarship in United States History
Established in July by Steven and Susan West, funds from this endowment will be used to support a visiting scholar from the University of Auckland in New Zealand studying in the Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts. Steve received his MBA from The University of Texas at Austin in 1980.
Marie & Bill Ashby Endowed Presidential Scholarship
Established in July by Marie and Bill Ashby, funds from this endowment will be used to support students in the Plan II Honors Program. Both Marie and Bill are alumni of The University of Texas at Austin. Marie graduated from the Plan II Program in 1951 and Bill received his bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering in 1952.
Julia Walther/Julia Scarbrough Fisher Endowed Fund
Created through a bequest from the estate of Julia F. Walther, distributions from the endowment will be used to provide scholarships and fellowships to undergraduate and graduate students interested in the French language or French history. Awards to students may include, but are not limited to, support for travel to and attendance at conferences and workshops in the U.S. and abroad, study abroad and for summer research. Mrs. Walther received her bachelor's degree in French in 1946 from The University of Texas at Austin. This endowment also honors Julia's mother, Julia Scarbrough Fisher.
Leslie D. Blanton Plan II Study Abroad Endowment
Established in May by longtime university supporters, Jack and Leslie Blanton, funds from this endowment will be used to support students in the Plan II Honors Program who wish to study abroad. Leslie is an alumna of the Plan II Honors Program and a member of the College of Liberal Arts Development Council.
Latin American Studies Excellence Endowment
Created by a bequest to the College of Liberal Arts from Reverend Frank MacDonald Spindler, funds from this endowment will be used to support the programmatic goals of the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies. Reverend Spindler received his bachelors degree in English in 1939 from The University of Texas At Austin. After serving in the Army, he entered the General Theological Seminary in New York City, where he earned a master of divinity, was ordained as deacon and then as priest in 1948. Reverend Spindler was an avid genealogist and traveler. He authored several books and numerous published articles on the topic of Latin America and related religious interests. Reverend Spindler passed away at the age of 91 in February 2009.
Kasman Family Lectures in Eastern European Jewish Life and Culture
Established in April by Dr. Franklin G. Kasman, funds from this endowment will be used to support an annual lecture series program in the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies that will focus on Eastern European Jewish life and culture.
Linnet F. Deily Endowed Presidential Scholarship
Established in March by The Honorable Linnet F. Deily (B.A. '67), funds distributed from this endowment shall be used to reward the highest caliber of undergraduate students selected to receive Endowed Presidential Scholarships in the College of Liberal Arts. Ms. Deily was appointed to a six-year term on the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System in 1995. She has a long history of involvement with the university which includes membership on the Chancellor's Council, the Commission of 125, The University Development Board and the Littlefield Society, to name a few.
Aggarwal Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Indian Studies
Orignially endowed as a scholarship in 2004, donors Drs. J.K. and Shanti Aggarwal decided to give additional funds to upgrade the endowment to an Endowed Presidential Scholarship. J.K. Aggarwal is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and his wife, Shanti is a research scientist at the university. The couple chose to upgrade their scholarship after a former student of Dr. Aggarwal's anonymously created the J.K. Aggarwal Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2009. They were touched and honored by this gesture and thought the creation of this EPS would be a fitting way to honor all his past students, as well as give back to the university that has given them so much.
Julie MacLemore Endowed Scholarship
Established in January by Daniel (B.A. '99) and Shannon MacLemore in honor of Daniel's mother, Julie, funds from this scholarship will be used to support undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts. Preference will be given to students of exceptional merit and scholarship who are the first in their families to attend college, who are parents, or who are otherwise non-traditional students demonstrating financial need.
Creekmore and Adele Hay Fath Excellence Fund in Foreign Language Study
Prior to his passing in June 2009, Creekmore Fath was an Austin attorney and dedicated Democratic force in Texas politics. He and his late wife, Adele, were also passionate about the importance of foreign language education, believing that mastery of another language is vital to the education of any student. This endowment, funded through their estate, was created to promote foreign language study at the University. Funds distributed from the endowment may be used in support of scholarships, study abroad, travel, visiting faculty, teaching tools and other purposes that will bring about an optimal learning environment for foreign language acquisition by UT students.
Scott Chamberlain Memorial Endowed Presidential Scholarship
The Chamberlain EPS was established in December by John Chamberlain (J.D. '73) and David Chamberlain in memory of their brother Scott (B.A. '71) who passed away in February 2008. Funds from the EPS will provide support to undergraduate students with a preference for students majoring in History. Endowed Presidential Scholarships offer substantial merit based awards for outstanding students.
Wagner Excellence Fund
Established in November by Bryan (B.A. '84) and Allison (B.A. '83) Wagner, funds will be designated at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts to support students, faculty or programs in the areas of Spanish, Liberal Arts Honors and English. Students who are awarded scholarships from this endowment will be known as the Wagner Scholars. Excellence funds such as these enables the college to fulfill its mission to enrich and enhance the undergraduate experience through meaningful programs. They also help support faculty as they pursue new research opportunities, becoming leaders in their fields.
Michelle K. Brock and Sophia and G.W. Brock Endowed Presidential Scholarship in the Plan II Honors Program
Generously funded by Michelle Brock (Plan II '81) and her parents Sophia and G.W. Brock, funds distributed from the endowment shall be used under the guidelines of the Endowed Presidential Scholarship Program to provide scholarships to students in the Plan II Honors Program.
Wombwell Family Endowed Presidential Fellowship
Established by Mr. John F. Wombwell (JD '87) and Mrs. Robin M. Wombwell (BS '84), this fellowship will support graduate students in the College of Liberal Arts. Additional funding secured through endowments allow the college to recruit the highest caliber of graduate student, furthering the college's mission of becoming the premier liberal arts college in the nation.
Jody Conradt Endowed Excellence Fund
Established in September by Mr. Edward Downtain Vickery, Sr. (BA '47, LLB '48) and various donors, funds from this endowment will support the Center for Women's and Gender Studies, a university-wide interdisciplinary research and teaching program in the College of Liberal Arts. This endowment was named in honor of longtime basketball coach Jody Conradt in recognition of her historic role in promoting equity and leadership for women.
Peter Y. Tsan Endowed Scholarship
Established in August, by Mr. Peter Y. Tsan (Sociology '01 & Finance '02), this scholarship will support undergraduates in the college entering their Junior or Senior year with preference for students who are also pursing a degree in another college. Mr. Tsan choose to create this scholarship to support students who demonstrate the potential to become productive members of the university and society beyond.
John F. Curry Endowed Presidential Scholarship
This Endowed Presidential Scholarship was established in memory of Mr. John F. Curry by his father, Mr. Keys A. Curry, Jr., his brother, Mr. Keys A. Curry, III and his sister, Ms. Margaret A. Curry. This scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need in the Plan II Honors Program. Recipients will be known as John Curry Scholars. John Curry received his B.A. in Plan II in 1984 and went on to receive his J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin Law School in 1987. Prior to his passing in February 2009, he was the Chief Public Defender of Wichita County for 15 years.
Charles N. Wilson Chair in Pakistan Studies
This chair was created through a $500,000 challenge grant from the T.L.L. Temple Foundation of Lufkin, TX. The college successfully matched that grant in April, creating the first privately funded faculty chair in the study of Pakistan. The Wilson Chair will encourage research on the geo-political importance of Pakistan, its history, culture and literature. Funds may be used to support travel for distinguished scholars, policymakers and speakers of note for conferences. The Temple Foundation first initiated the challenge to honor and acknowledge former Congressman Wilson's service to his country and to the people of East Texas.
Excellence Endowment in Kerala Studies
Established in June by Dr. and Mrs. Prasanna and Shyamala Nair, these funds will support the study of the Malaylam language, art and culture.The endowment will support many academic opportunities including: performances, exhibits, lectures and other initiatives that promote Kerala Studies.
Joel Sherzer Excellence Endowment for the Archive of the Indigenous Languages of Latin America
Established in June by Dr. Sherzer's colleagues and friends in honor of his forty year tenure with The University of Texas at Austin, these funds will support the operations of the Archive of Indigenous Languages of Latin America. Although Dr. Sherzer retired from his faculty position in May 2008, he will continue to serve as the director of the Archive.
Raymond Merlin Myers Endowment for Excellence in Plan II
Established in May by William and Mary Lou Wiggins (Plan II '48), these funds will support the Plan II Honors Program. This endowment was created to honor and remember Mrs. Wiggins's father, Raymond Merlin Myers, who received his bachelors degree in liberal arts as well as his law degree at the University of Texas at Austin and instilled in his family a love of learning.
Texas German Endowment
Established in March by Professor Walter D. Wetzels and various donors, these funds will support the Texas German Dialect Project in the Department of Germanic Studies.
Raymond Estep Endowed Graduate Fellowship in History and Government
Established in January from a charitable gift annuity established by Dr. Raymond Estep, these funds will be used to award fellowships for graduate students in either the Department of History or the Department of Government. Dr. Estep's gift annuity also funded the Raymond Estep Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Latin American Studies.
