Scholarship Recipients
Your gift helps students achieve a lifetime of success.
REGAN DARSAM, ’24
THOMAS H. TEDDER, JR., ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN EDUCATION
“I have always wanted to be a teacher. Receiving this scholarship has eased my financial burdens while pursuing this dream, but most of all, it has helped me to personally feel accomplished. I cannot express enough gratitude for this opportunity and chance to continue to make a difference.”
NY’KAIA STEVENSON, ’24
RODNEY C. GALATAS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
“Being the recipient of the Rodney C. Galatas Endowed Scholarship means I won’t be at a financial disadvantage when I complete my studies and get my degree. It has also helped enhance my studies, allowing me to save my money to purchase a new computer with updated software. I am very thankful to be the recipient.”
RHETT ROSEVEAR, ’24
JOHN AND GEORGIANNE POTEET ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
“My scholarship means the world to me because it helps relieve the stress of paying for tuition, rent, and bills. Thanks to this scholarship I can continue playing ball while also working towards my degree.”
A Year of Boundless Impact
REVENUE-GENERATING PROGRAMS
GIVING DAY
With over $300,000 raised, an increase of 22 percent more donations and 31 percent more donors than the previous year, the Foundation has been able to help even more colleges, departments, and student organizations than ever before.
CHEFS EVENING
An annual tradition since 1984, Chefs Evening garnered $130,000 for student programs and scholarships with over 500 people participating.
TRANSFORMATIVE SUPPORT
HURRICANE IDA RELIEF SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to generous donations from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, the Northshore Community Foundation, and individuals, $100,000 was raised to help affected faculty, staff, and students recover from Hurricane Ida devastation.
Hundreds of students have been able to reach their goals through $1,106,172 generated for scholarships and first generation college student assistance.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Made possible by partial support from the Foundation and donors, three major capital projects are currently underway: a new Athletic Training facility, a new Nursing and Health Sciences building, and renovation of D Vickers Hall into a state-of-the-art television and video production teaching space.
