Union Commonwealth University Alumni Magazine - Spring 2025

MAGAZINE

SPRING 2025

Dear Alumni and Friends,

As we move forward into this transformative chapter of Union’s story, I’m filled with a sense of excitement and purpose that I know many of you share. Our community is alive with momentum and energy, sparked by the leadership and vision of our new President, Dr. DJ Washington. His passion and dedication to our university’s mission have inspired not only our students, faculty, and staff but also our alumni and friends who’ve had the opportunity to meet him. Each conversation and connection with Dr. Washington deepens our collective commitment to advancing Union’s bright future.

This year’s Homecoming weekend was truly a testament to the enduring spirit and unity of the Union family. With more than 300 alumni returning to campus and over 30 local organizations partnering with us, the weekend was a phenomenal success. From reconnecting with old friends to making new connections, Homecoming underscored the deep ties and lasting impact Union has had on generations.

Looking to the future, I must also acknowledge our biggest transition of this past year: our change from Union College to Union Commonwealth University. We recognize that “Union College” holds special memories and meaning for so many of you, and we understand that not everyone may have welcomed this shift. Please know that, while our name has evolved, our mission and heart remain unchanged. We are – and always will be – Union. This new chapter, reflected in our name, is a step toward enhancing our ability to serve our region, our students, and the future of higher education in Kentucky. Together, we are “United for the Common Good,” building a community that values service, opportunity, and transformation.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support Union through your engagement, enthusiasm, and your generous giving. Your dedication directly impacts the lives of our students, providing them the opportunities to pursue their degrees and realize their dreams. We look forward to a future where we continue to thrive and serve together.

Warm regards,

Maisie Nelson ’11 Vice President, University Relations

CAMPUS NEWS

Dr. DJ Washington named 20th president of Union Commonwealth University

Union Commonwealth University (UCU) is pleased to announce Dr. DJ Washington’s appointment as the institution’s 20th president, effective January 1, 2025. The decision was made by the Board of Trustees during a special meeting on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Washington, a 2003 alumnus of Union, has served as Interim President since June 1, 2024. In February, the Board selected him to lead UCU on an interim basis. Since then, he has guided the institution with visionary leadership, fostering a renewed sense of energy and purpose across campus.

“I am deeply honored and humbled to be named the 20th president of Union Commonwealth University,” Washington said. “This institution holds a special place in my heart, and it is a privilege to serve the Union community as we work together to build on our legacy and forge a path of continued growth and innovation. I am grateful to the Board, our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners for their trust and support.”

Board Chair Mike Goss ’80 praised Washington’s contributions and the overwhelming support he’s received from the Union community. “Dr. Washington has proven to be an exceptional leader during his time as interim president, demonstrating a deep commitment to Union’s mission and values,” said Goss. “Over the last six months, community leaders, faculty, staff, students, and alumni expressed strong

support for Dr. Washington to our board members. We are confident that he is the right person to lead UCU into its next chapter of excellence.”

Before taking office, Dr. Washington was the Director of Employer and Regional Engagement at the University of Notre Dame, while also serving his alma mater on the Board of Trustees since 2019. His extensive experience in higher education, coupled with his personal connection to Union, uniquely positions him to guide the university toward a bright and promising future.

Dr. Washington’s official inauguration will be held during Homecoming weekend, Sept 19-20, 2025.

Enrollment numbers predict strong future for UCU

In Union’s first academic year as Union Commonwealth University (UCU), undergraduate and graduate enrollment and admissions have continued to grow. This year’s freshmen make up the largest incoming class since fall of 2020.

Graduate enrollment has increased by 34%, and undergraduate applications have surged by 37%. It’s a testament to the dedication, energy, and innovative strategies of the admissions and enrollment teams. Their efforts have not only contributed to these numbers but have also laid the foundation for continued growth and success.

“Reaching students and sharing Union’s story is about more than just numbers – it’s about finding individuals who will thrive here and become part of the Bulldog family,” said James Becknell ’16, Vice President of Undergraduate Enrollment. “There’s a lot of momentum at Union right now, and under Dr. Washington’s leadership, exciting things are happening. It’s an amazing time to be a Bulldog, and we’re excited to see the results of our efforts.”

President Washington also praised the team’s hard work and impact. “The transformation we’ve seen in both our graduate and undergraduate admissions process over the past year is phenomenal. This team is not only bringing more students to Union but also helping to ensure the long-term success of our university.”

Vice President of Graduate Enrollment David Williams noted, “It’s exciting to see how our master’s programs in information systems, healthcare, sports management, management, and our MBA are attracting both domestic and international graduate students.”

Much of the growth in graduate enrollment comes from the graduate international program, which makes up 64% of Union’s total population of graduate students. This March, Union will offer an additional residency for the first time at a satellite location in Charlotte, North Carolina, in order to accommodate the growing number of students.

“Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte is the perfect partner to ensure our students have a great learning experience in a convenient location,” Williams said.

Relationship-building, personalized outreach, and showcasing what makes Union special have been key to this success. From on-campus visits to traveling across the region and beyond to connect with prospective students and their families, the admissions and enrollment teams’ efforts reflect Union’s commitment to service, community, and opportunity.

“We’re renewing our focus on engaging future Bulldogs and further solidifying Union's place as a premier institution in the region,” Washington said.

Tom Clark, Chair Emeritus of the Board and great grandson of founding member Governor James D. Black, made the motion to select our new name, stating:

“ ... The name Union was chosen to recognize the bringing together of citizens of Barbourville and Knox County in this common purpose. We value this heritage and honor the spirit of the act of creating union for the common good, and forever memorializing this spirit with the name Union. We now add the word Commonwealth to denote our history of service to the greater good for students and society, a distinguishing feature of this college. I know that Governor Black would be proud and supportive of our innovative spirit today, the same spirit he had in 1879. So with great pride in our mission and heritageand with reinvigorated resolve - we are pleased to lead the Union Commonwealth University into the future.” James D. Black Tom Clark

DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW

Reinstated this fall, Union’s Dual Enrollment Program continues to grow, offering even more educational opportunities for local youth. The program, reintroduced in response to community interest, allows high school juniors and seniors from Barbourville Independent, Knox Central, and Lynn Camp to earn both college and high school credits simultaneously, all at no charge.

“Over and over, I heard from our community that they wanted us to offer dual credit again,” said President Dr. DJ Washington. “This is the single most value-added thing we can do for them, and I’m proud to be part of bringing it back.”

Dennis Messer, Superintendent of Barbourville Independent, highlighted the importance of dual enrollment options for local students. “A lot of kids now will have thirty hours when they graduate. It gives them a nice head start when they begin college,” he said.

In August of 2024, Union launched the first course in its Media Arts Pathway, with students from Knox Central and Lynn Camp high schools enrolled.

“Our new dual credit agreements are designed to provide students with college credit that aligns with their chosen career paths,” said Frank Shelton, Director of District Communications and Governance for Knox County Public Schools. “Previously, they earned college credit, but it was not toward a specific career path.”

Jeremy Ledford, Superintendent of Knox County Public Schools and a Union alum, said, “The media pathway is only the beginning as we work, as we have in the past, to identify opportunities for our students. We are excited to be returning to Union and offering dual credit at our hometown university.”

While earning college credits and career exploration

are major benefits, the program offers more than just academic advantages. As College Program Liaison and Coordinator Dr. Lori Henderson put it, “Dual Credit offers students an opportunity to see what college is like.” For students uncertain about pursuing higher education, this program could play a crucial role in shaping their career paths and educational choices.

Henderson, who is Union’s Dean of the School of Education and Kinesiology, led the task force charged with reinstating the Dual Enrollment Program. Other task force members are as follows: Dr. D. J. Washington, Assistant Professor of Education Dr. Ryan Winders, Assistant Professor of Health & Wellness Chris Gibson, and Head Cheerleading Coach and Reading Interventionist at Knox Central Elementary Lisa Napier. Additionally, Advising Department Head Rachel Gaynor served as a consultant in the process.

“This has been a phenomenal partnership so far because we work so well together,” says Henderson, reflecting on the collaborative efforts between Union and local high schools. Additional educational pathways – including nursing, education, and English – are in development and could be introduced as soon as next fall. To participate, high school juniors and seniors need to maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point average (GPA) and earn an ACT score of at least 20. Tuition is paid for by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), and instructors are required to have either a master’s degree or at least 18 credit hours in their respective subject to teach courses.

Union looks forward to continued partnership with local schools and remains dedicated to refining the program as needed to better serve students and create even more opportunities for early college experiences.

Dr. DJ Washington (far left) and Dr. Christine Marley-Frederick (second from left) visit Knox Central High School's Media Arts Pathway students and instructor Justin Matlock (far right).

Deep roots, Robust growth

We’re proud to be the first college of the Kentucky mountains

Home of the Bulldogs, Union Commonwealth University is a private liberal arts institution comprised of undergraduate and graduate programs. We offer small classes, a low student-to-faculty ratio, and a commitment to help our students find their purpose and prepare them for meaningful careers and lives of service.

Founded by citizens of Barbourville as Union College in 1879, we honor our heritage and maintain our promise to make higher education accessible to the people of our Appalachian region.

Over the last 145 years, we’ve expanded our offerings and now proudly embrace our university status. We are excited to share all that we have to offer with our neighbors near and far!

MISSION

To serve the academic needs of a diverse community of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students in a dynamic, personal environment that promotes intellectual, spiritual, and physical enrichment of students, faculty, and staff and the economic growth of our Appalachian region.

Check out some of our logos from over the years!

Dear Bulldog Family,

Since my appointment as Interim President was announced over a year ago, I have had the privilege of speaking with and visiting hundreds of alumni just like you. You’ve shared your Union stories with me, your hopes for this campus, your insights, your ideas, your concerns, and your support. I am immensely grateful to each and every one of you for putting in the time it takes to build a relationship with me and for showing me, through your words and actions, exactly what it is that makes this community so special: Union is a family.

We are a tight-knit, faith-based institution committed to building bridges and creating opportunity through education. Students from all over the world, from all different backgrounds and life circumstances, come together on this campus to learn and live together. Through our personal, individualized approach to education, we help them embrace our shared values and overcome perceived differences. As graduates, our students are ready to be thoughtful citizens of a global world, forever connected to the Bulldog family and united for the common good.

From my own education at Union, I discovered my calling to one day serve as president of a small college. I saw, through President David Joyce’s example, the impact I could make in individual lives, in families, in communities, through such a role, and I spent 20+ years after graduation building my career in that direction. I never dreamed I would have the opportunity to lead Dear Old Union, and it has been the honor of my life to accept first the role as Interim President, and now, President.

I am forever grateful to this community, this family, for showing me what I was capable of, helping me become my best self, setting me on the path to fulfill my ambition, and now welcoming me back with open arms. This school year, serving alongside some of the very faculty members who influenced me most when I was a student, has been very meaningful to me. Every day, I strive to give back as much to this campus as they gave to me.

As Union Commonwealth University, we are re-energized to unite for the common good, and we are reimagining what’s possible for our campus, our community, and our world. Over the next year, we expect to launch multiple new master’s programs, to grow our Dual Enrollment Program for local high schoolers, continue to develop our partnerships with the local community and our alumni networks, and to revitalize our student residences.

We are committed to creating opportunities through education and producing the leaders of tomorrow, and we do it by staying true to our family’s values – Celebration, Integrity, Responsibility, Civility, Learning, Engagement, and

I couldn’t be more proud to serve alongside you, and I look forward to connecting with you over the next year. Reach out any time you have a question, concern, or just want to talk. We’re family!

“When I talk to the students, they see me as one of them,” – Dr. DJ Washington

Dr. DJ Washington grew up in the small town of Cedar Hill, Tennessee, just outside Nashville. The first in his family to attend college, he came to Union in 1998 to play basketball but says he “left with so much more.”

During his senior year, he served as the President of the Student Government Association and says he is grateful for the opportunities Union gave him to explore new things and find mentors who ultimately helped him discover his purpose.

“When I talk to the students, they see me as one of them,” Washington says, noting that most Union students are “first-gen,“ too. He hopes that his story may inspire them to “step outside their comfort zone and be the first in whatever area they’re pursuing.“

Washington now holds a doctorate degree in higher educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Kansas and a master’s in public relations from Ball State University. In his previous roles at the University of Notre Dame and the Athlete Network (Lenexa, Kansas), Washington specialized in developing partnerships to support recruitment, student success,

and post-graduation employment pathways. He’s focused on building a foundation of strong relationships like this in his work with Union, too.

“Just like we have amaz ing students, we have amazing alumni, staff, faculty, and trustees,” Washington says. “I envision le veraging more of their expertise and also reaching out and part nering with more executives from businesses in the local community to help us meet some of our goals.”

During his term, Washington wants to see Union grow – in terms of enrollment, retention, and revenue – and to focus on renovation of campus facilities, capital projects, and new construction. He plans to pursue state, federal, and corporate grants, in addition to private donations, to help fund these projects.

Dr. Washington with his parents, wife, and children celebrating Homecoming.

From left to right: Kyrie, Amy, Kamari, Kamden, Don, Marsha, Kylan, and DJ Washington.

Above: DJ as a senior in 2003

This fall, Lynn Smith was appointed as Executive Vice President of Union Commonwealth University. She draws on her nearly 25 years of service and three Union degrees to oversee operations including business & finance, information technology, and human resources, among other responsibilities.

“Seeing her now in this job just makes me so proud,” Lynn’s daughter Amanda Hensley says.

Amanda is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Union, and she was Lynn’s primary motivation for first applying to work at Union back in 2000. Lynn was a young mother with just a few college credits to her name looking for a stable job to support her family. She knew that one day, Union’s employee tuition grant could make a world of difference for her then schoolaged child.

“Growing up as I grew up, I just knew college wasn't an option,” Lynn says of her early life in Clay County, Kentucky. “I wanted something different for Amanda.”

Lynn was hired as the Coordinator of Accounts Payable and Receivable in 2000, and Amanda grew up on Union’s campus – attending many events and holiday gatherings, studying at the library, working summer orientations, spending time in her mom’s office, and

Lynn Smith & Amanda Hensley:

Like Mother, Like Daughter

By Rachel Dorroh

ribbing Lynn’s boss, Steve Hoskins.

“He and I just picked at each other all the time,” Amanda laughs.

Lynn worked with Steve for over 18 years until his untimely death in 2019. During that time, he became a significant influence in both Lynn and Amanda’s lives. His support helped Lynn believe in her own potential, and after a couple of years at Union, she began the journey toward completing her own bachelor’s degree.

“He was my biggest cheerleader,” Lynn says. “He just kept pushing me and encouraging me to continue and get it done. Now, I strive to cheer on others in their educational pursuits.”

Taking classes part-time alongside her

Top left: Amanda (left) & Lynn (right) pose with Mack the Bulldog at a commencment ceremony.

Above: Steve Hoskins

full-time job and family responsibilities, it took Lynn eight years to complete her bachelor’s degree. By that time, she had supported many Union commencement ceremonies from behind the scenes and had been there to applaud the graduating seniors year after year.

“Already having the connection here, it was a really special experience to have finally completed my degree and be graduating versus sitting in the audience. It was a big deal to me,” Lynn says.

It was a big deal to Steve, too. He and Lynn’s husband, Tony, planned a surprise party for her to celebrate her achievement.

“Steve was always the professional, a hard-nose, I guess you’d call it,” Lynn says, “but on that day, he hugged me and congratulated me and said he was so happy and proud for me. He was a very important person to me, and he was a role model for everyone who came in contact with him.”

Amanda adds, “We probably wouldn’t be in our roles where we are now, if it weren’t for Steve.”

The same month that Lynn walked across that stage and became the first person in her family to obtain a college degree, Amanda graduated from high school. Having witnessed her mom’s years of determination and dedication, she knew that she, too, wanted to pursue post-secondary education.

“Being younger and seeing how hard she worked for her degree and didn't quit – that was just a good example for me,” Amanda says of her mom.

Like Lynn, Amanda wanted to make a positive impact in others’ lives, and she discovered a calling to go into the healthcare field. However, Union did not offer a nursing program at that time. Still, part of the tuition benefit for dependents of employees includes participation in two tuition exchange programs with many other institutions of higher learning. She was able to complete her associate and bachelor’s degrees at Lincoln Memorial University, tuition-free.

Just as Amanda kept advancing her education with the tuition benefit, so did Lynn. She wanted to keep learning and growing her career, and she decided to pursue the Master of Educational Leadership. She didn’t stop there, though.

“Then they brought in the MBA, and I'm like, gosh, I'm gonna have to have that too,” Lynn chuckles.

With continued determination, Lynn completed both master’s degrees and was promoted multiple times. Over the years, she has held a total of six different positions at Union, and she credits her accomplishments, in large part, to Union’s family-like work culture.

“Union holds the employees’ hands through their journey here,” Lynn says. “The tuition policy has changed a few times, but it's always been a benefit of some sort, and if employees take advantage of that, it's life altering. It changes the trajectory of their life, in my opinion.”

“I never dreamed I would be where I sit today,” Lynn continues, “and there are stories all across this campus just like mine.”

Amanda went on to work as a nurse, just as she had hoped, and the more she cared for her patients, the more her passion for the field grew. She built her career while getting married, starting a family, and pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN) at Chamberlain University. During the same period, Union launched and developed the Edna Jenkins Mann

Right: Lynn helps Amanda prepare for her wedding to Richard Hensley on Union's campus. Amanda and Richard now have three children together: Eli, Jacob & Tanner.

Above: Lynn’s 2011 commencement ceremony

United

for the Common Good

1. Students from across campus shopped for and packed 100 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

2. The baseball team volunteered with Knox County Little League’s Challenger Division to support kids with developmental and/or physical disabilities. [Photo courtesty of Knox County News]

3. Athletic teams engaged in many local projects throughout the year.

4. The onsite Boys & Girls Club offers many programs for youth at no charge to caregivers.

5. Union hosted a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Pizza Night with the Knox County Autism Foundation.

6. Students built a community garden on College Street

7. Dr. Yukiko Fujimura offered low-cost piano lessons to local children and adults.

8. Students from multiple majors, organizations, and sports teams volunteer in our local schools.

9. Union Theatre offers free workshops and programming open to all ages and backgrounds throughout the year.

10. Union partners with Knox County UNITE for multiple addiction prevention and education programs.

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School of Nursing and hired Dr. Marisa Greer as faculty, and later Dean, of the School of Nursing, Health, and Natural Sciences.

Without knowing Amanda was related to Lynn, Dr. Greer graciously agreed to serve as Amanda’s preceptor for the MSN program. Amanda finished her clinical hours at Union in 2018, and just two months later, a faculty position opened up in the nursing program. Amanda applied and was hired.

“I feel like I was meant to be at Union, and God opened that door for me,” Amanda says.

“It was a full circle moment,” Lynn reflects. “When Amanda was a little girl, probably 9 or 10 years old, she wrote a note to me that said she wanted to work at Union like her mom.”

“Steve Hoskins told me I’d gone to the dark side when I became faculty!” Amanda laughs.

With Lynn’s recent promotion, she moved into Steve’s old office, and she and Amanda are frequently reminded of him in their work. They are proud of the ways they get to make a positive impact at Union, just as they saw and experienced Steve making such a positive impact on everyone around him.

“I love nursing, and I love when my students start their first IV or give their first shot,” Amanda says. “Seeing how excited they get when they successfully complete that skill or when their patient tells them what a difference they made for them that day is worth everything to me.”

“My favorite part of working at Union is telling folks, do you know about this benefit? Do you know about that benefit?” Lynn says. “That’s the constant at Union. If someone on campus has a need, we will come together and figure out a way to meet that need.”

Whether it's through institutional support like the tuition benefits, the individualized education provided to students, or the personal connections between employees, Lynn and Amanda are happy to help continue Union’s traditions of care for the Bulldog community. It’s a way to give back to the Union family what Union has given to their family.

“I want to be the type of person kids look up to and say, ‘I can make it. I can be the first one to graduate high school. I can be the first one to go to college.’”

–Kaleb McClendon, UCU student

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Cody, Conner & Macy Saylor:

Giving Thanks

By Rachel Dorroh

Savory casseroles, creamy potatoes, roasted meats, and other holiday favorites line the round dining table at the center of the Saylor family home in Coldiron, Kentucky. Warm crockpots cover the sideboard, pies and cake are arranged on top of the chest freezer nearby, and plates, napkins, and utensils are tucked in wherever they will fit. Barbara and Lonnie Saylor’s eleven grandchildren grew up within walking distance of them, all in the same mountain holler in southeastern Kentucky, and now they are home for Thanksgiving. Like always, Barbara has made sure each of them has plenty of their favorite dish to eat.

their parents’ mental illness, drug and alcohol use, jail time, and cancer. In their teens, they were finally able to move in with their mamaw and poppy permanently, and now, every day is a kind of thanksgiving for them.

“My grandmother's was the one safe space, and that's where I finally got my peace,” Cody says.

This school year, all three are attending Union Commonwealth University, are grateful for where they’ve landed, and are focused on making the most of their opportunities and giving back to make things better for others.

“No matter what, I'm going to take care of them. They're all special to me,” Barbara says. “Anything they want, whether it's gravy, whether it's mashed potatoes, whether it's fried potatoes, I make it.”

Barbara has been an important source of stability, comfort, and inspiration for three of her grandchildren in particular: Cody, Conner, and Macy. In their youth,

Cody was the first to find Union. At a young age, he had learned that concentrating on his academics helped him block out some of his worries and fears connected to his home life. He worked very hard in school, graduated as a valedictorian of his high school class, and for as long as he can remember, he wanted to go to a four-year college.

When he visited several institutions across Kentucky on a school field trip, Union felt like the one. His

Above: Conner helps Barbara prepare the Thanksgiving meal [photo by David (Cody) Saylor]

and Union’s small campus and low faculty-to-student ratio helped him feel at ease. He applied during the tour and got in on full scholarship.

“Freshman year was very interesting for me,” Cody says. In addition to academics, he found a new world of social possibilities. “I ended up taking an interest in events on campus, like clubs, which I had never been involved in before.”

Due to the abuse and neglect he grew up with, Cody explains, he was an anxious and depressed kid who stuttered and found it hard to engage socially and express himself verbally. Writing was a kind of refuge for him, and he excelled in English classes especially. Still, he recalls, he would hide in the background and do his own thing.

“That changed when I got to Union,” Cody says. He joined the Social Players Guild (SPG) and met people with similar interests and “developed camaraderie with fellow students.”

Soon, Cody even found himself in leadership roles for the first time. He was elected Vice President of the SPG and was highly involved with the movement to bring Esports to Union’s campus as an official sport with its own arena. He was then elected President of the Esports Club, as well.

“When he went to school and he knew he was free, he blossomed,” Barbara says.

“I've got scars, a few of them physical” Cody notes, gesturing toward a silvery mark on his arm where his mother dug her fingernails in years ago. “I've struggled with depression, anxiety, even probably OCD as a result of all that. Even so, I work against it. I've worked despite it, and I feel like I've come out on top.”

For Conner, going to college didn’t seem so certain. He and Macy lived with their parents for a few years longer than Cody, and when their mother became ill with cancer, Conner became her primary caregiver. Conner was only a freshman in high school when his mother, afraid to go to the doctor, died at home.

“In a lot of ways, Conner really got the worst of it,” Barbara reflects, tearfully.

The following year, Conner became very ill himself, eventually having to have his gallbladder removed on the anniversary of his mothers’ death. Not quite

a year later, the COVID-19 pandemic took hold and added its own stressors, including Barbara having a stroke after contracting the virus.

“I didn’t think I would live to a certain age,” Conner says, “so I didn't plan after that.”

Family support made all the difference for him. Seeing that his brother was “having such a good time at college” helped him envision himself there, too, but Barbara’s encouragement is what really gave him the needed push.

“She said to me, ‘I believe in you. You can do anything you put your mind to,’” Conner recalls.

Conner applied to Union, and with help from the sibling scholarship, a theatre scholarship he’s very proud of, and other aid, he began in 2022. Since high school, he has enjoyed building and painting theatre sets, crafting props, and helping with costumes. While at Union, his passion for theatre has grown, and his skills have advanced. In his sophomore year, he served as set designer for Union’s fall play, An Unspeakable Triumph of Supreme Brilliance, and recently, he’s begun to step out on stage and dabble in

Left: (left to right) Macy, Cody, and Conner Saylor

Above: Cody receiving an award at senior Honors Day

Below: Conner (right) and his friend Erin (left) painting the set for An Unspeakable Triumph of Supreme Brilliance

acting, as well.

“It's been wonderful. I've made so many friends,” Conner says of Union theatre. “We're all tight-knit, and we all try to help each other out.”

At this point, helping others is Conner’s primary motivation in life.

“I never thought I’d make it, and I'm here now,” he says. “I just want to give it back and leave people better than I found them. Everyday life, especially whenever you're struggling mentally, can be really hard, and I just want to help people because I understand it.”

Conner says his childhood trauma has fueled an interest in psychology, and although he never imagined a bachelor’s degree was within his reach until a few years ago, he now wants to pursue a PhD in the field. He hopes to blend his lifelong love of the arts with his passion for helping people and become an expressive arts therapist one day.

to come to Union, and Cody told her to go wherever would be the best fit for her. Still, she was initially resistant to follow in Cody and Conner’s footsteps.

“I wanted to be different, but as I started looking more at Union, it just felt right. It was closer, it was cheaper, and it had everything I wanted to study,” she says. “So, that eventually came into fruition – that I chose what was best, and it was Union.”

“Art has helped me express myself in ways that I've not been able to otherwise and has helped me cope,” Conner says. He is now majoring in general studies with a focus on social sciences and fine arts.

“I'm glad I'm where I'm at,” he adds. “I'm hopeful. I have a dream. I have a path.”

In addition to theatre and academics, Conner enjoys living on campus, and in the spring of 2024, he received the Resident of the Year award from then housing director Stephanie Lewis. The award recognizes students who “exemplify extraordinary behavior and character and model Union’s core values of celebration, integrity, responsibility, civility, learning, engagement, and spirituality (CIRCLES)," Lewis says.

When it was time for Macy to think about college, she had two important influences in her older siblings. Conner encouraged her

Like Conner, Macy is focused on living a life of service and is eager to explore how she might best do that. She’s driven by a sense of justice, fairness, and making things better for others than they were for her and her siblings. For instance, she says that the child welfare system is not working the way it should: “There's obvious signs that they're somehow missing, and where I've been through it, I know the signs. It would be tremendous for me to change someone's life in the way that I wish mine would have been.”

She’s a proud recipient of a 4-year Mission of Hope Scholarship (awarded by the Christian organization of the same name), is majoring in criminal justice, and thinks she may add psychology as a double major in the future. Whether it be offering direct support to people in need, fixing unjust systems, or advocating for better social policies, Macy just wants “to be someone who’s helping something or somebody.”

During her first semester at Union, she’s already found extracurricular opportunities on campus to expand her capacity to serve. She and Conner took a Trauma-Informed Care Training offered through the Boys & Girls Club and UCU, and Macy also completed an Early Response Training for Disaster Relief offered

Above: Macy, far right, training in Early Response (photo courtesy of the Rev. David Miller)

Left: Macy on campus [photo by David (Cody) Saylor]

through the United Methodist Committee on Relief.

Each in their own way, the three siblings are focused on positivity, gratitude, and service. Their determination to stick with their goals and flourish despite the odds is a testament to the power of Barbara’s belief in them and is reminiscent of her own strength and fortitude through hardship. Their kindness and compassion for others is akin to Barbara’s love and dedication to their well-being. Support from Barbara and each other has meant everything to Cody, Conner, and Macy, and they have found a similar feeling of personal care across Union’s campus.

Cody especially appreciates how his media professor Dr. Christine Marley-Frederick helped him build his confidence and come out of his shell by encouraging him to show his classmates his problem-solving methods. He double-majored in English and media communications, graduated with multiple awards in 2023, and is now pursuing Union’s Master of Media Communications. Marley-Frederick also connected him with his work study position in the Office of College Communications (OCC) in senior year. The part-time job gave him real-world experience in the field he ultimately hopes to go into, allowed him to quit his retail job, and also prepared him for his current position as a graduate assistant with OCC.

“She very much influenced my experience,” he says of Marley-Frederick.

to build closer bonds with those around her has been more important than she realized it would be. “I've had a great time here,” she says. “I'm glad I chose to go here over those other bigger schools. I don't know if I could have done that, honestly.”

Above: Cody at work for the OCC

Barbara is happy to see Cody, Conner, and Macy thriving: “They all chose to come to Union, and I believe they made the right choice. Everybody at Union has been so kind, so nice and helpful. I love Union myself. It’s big enough to meet your needs, big enough to spread out, but it's also small enough that if you need the help, they're there for you.”

“Union is a family,” Conner says.

“It’s a community I’m glad to be a part of, and everyone here has helped me. They've been very accepting of me as myself, and it's been wonderful.”

Conner has had very positive experiences with faculty and staff, as well. When he had to take a medical leave of absence last year, he says his professors were “so sweet” about checking on him and helping him come up with ways to get caught up with his work, and that multiple staff members still check up on him and offer support.

“Union is a family,” Conner says. “It’s a community I’m glad to be a part of, and everyone here has helped me. They've been very accepting of me as myself, and it's been wonderful.”

For Macy, the small campus and the opportunity

Barbara tells her grandchildren, “Mamaw wants you to be the best you can be, be everything you can be. I tell them fly, baby, fly.”

Still, she and Lonnie are getting up in age, and she knows the grandkids worry about them and don’t want to be too far away. She is grateful that they can spread their wings at Union and still be close enough to home to come back for holidays, or whenever they might need or want to.

“I'm super proud of all three of them,” she says. “These three have had it hard, very hard, all their lives, and I want them to know that life gets better.”

Barbara hands a spatula to Conner to serve up the broccoli casserole he and Cody specially requested, and a spoon for Macy to set out with the potato salad she adores. The family gives thanks for their many blessings and enjoys their holiday feast together. It’s good to see her grandchildren with plates, hearts, and lives so full, surrounded by people who love and care for them, both at school and at home.

Union's family scholarship supports students like the Saylors to reach their educational goals. Undergraduate siblings enrolled at the same time and those with a parent who completed their undergraduate degree from Union are eligible.

A Union of Service & Learning

By David (Cody) Saylor

Imagine you’ve lived in a small town your whole life and have just started your freshman year at the college you grew up right across the street from. Suddenly, there are so many new people to meet! Now, imagine that one of these many new faces has started going to the very same church that you do.

For William “Bill” Davies ’66 and Merrill Johnson Davies ’64, this is how their story begins. Their education at Union College and their Baptist faith brought these students together in 1962, and since then, they have built a lasting legacy of service, learning, and community impact – one that has spanned more than 56 years of marriage. To understand how this enduring impact came about, we must first look back to where it all began.

Considering she grew up in a rural area where higher education was uncommon, Union had a profound im pact on her, broadening her worldview. “It just seemed to open things up for me a lot,” she said, reflecting on courses like World Religions and Philosophy, which challenged her perspectives. “It showed me, as a little country girl who hadn’t been exposed to anything, a whole Bill &

For Merrill, Union represented a new chapter in her educational journey. After completing her first two years at the University of the Cumberlands, she transferred to Union to save money during her junior year. She lived off campus with a local family, which limited her freedom and made it challenging to connect with fellow stu-

dents. Despite that, she carved out her own place at school, building friendships, finding love, and learning from professors who left a lasting impact on her life.

One of the professors Merrill learned a lot from was Dr. Merchant, then head of Union’s English Department. “I remember one time we were walking across campus at the same time, and he knew that I had transferred from Cumberlands. Of course, there’s always competition between nearby schools. He said, ‘Johnson, you are a good writer, and you know your English. I don’t think you learned it at Cumberlands.’ He was real abrupt with me, but I enjoyed him,” Merrill recalled.

Left: Bill as a junior in 1965 Right: Merrill as a senior in 1964

new world.”

These experiences not only expanded her intellectual horizons but also deepened her ability to empathize with others. Understanding the diverse needs and struggles of the wider world shaped both her commitment to service and her later work as a writer.

While Merrill’s journey at Union was marked by personal growth and academic challenges, Bill’s experience at Union was greatly influenced by family connections and mentorship. Growing up across the street from campus, Bill attended Union alongside his mother, his brother Sam, and cousins. Bill’s mother, a dedicated public school teacher, had a passion for learning that inspired both him and his brother. Despite never having the chance to complete her degree, she remained committed to the classroom, often teaching in one-room schoolhouses.

Bill fondly recalled a unique challenge his family faced during their shared academic journey at Union: “We bought a used English literature book. The back had come off, so we divided it into three sections. Mama always got first choice and the back of the book. On campus, if we were having the same class on the same day, we might exchange portions of that book together,” he said. Reflecting on these moments, Bill noted how they strengthened their bond and mutual love for education. “It was fun, it was work, sometimes painful, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It was a good experience,” he added.

in social justice. The church, of course, is also where Bill and Merrill met, and they often spent time together at Dr. Robbins’s house while Merrill babysat his three daughters.

Both Bill and Merrill were actively involved in the Baptist Student Union which connected Baptist students with the local church. This involvement nurtured their shared commitment to faith and service, notably guiding Bill’s journey in becoming a Minister of Education and strengthening Merrill’s dedication to community and teaching. Their experiences fostered compassion and outreach, laying the foundation for their lifelong efforts to address human needs and inspire others to join their mission.

“I had a good experience here at Union. We had a chance to learn and had some good teachers that would push you to learn more than you intended to,” Bill reflected. After graduating from Union in 1966 and marrying Merrill in June of the same year, Bill continued his education at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. There, he gained hands-on experience in community centers, addressing issues like literacy, hunger, and youth outreach, which fomented his lifelong mission to serve others.

Bill’s time at Union was also influenced by Dr. Warren Robbins, who led the Education Department and served as Sunday School Director at First Baptist Church, Barbourville. As a teenager, Bill often participated in youth activities, helped with various tasks during youth week, and even preached. Dr. Robbins encouraged him to assist with meetings and presentations, leading Bill to eventually take numerous classes with him at Union.

These early experiences, which blended academic learning with community service, exposed Bill to the intersection of personal development and social responsibility, laying the groundwork for his future work

Bill and Merrill settled in Rome, Georgia over 51 years ago, and their commitment to community service has only strengthened since. In 1982, they launched the Koinonia “Community Kitchen” in the basement of their church, the first of its kind in the area. The initiative quickly expanded to three other churches, creating a larger community kitchen that continues to serve those in need. They also partnered with local organizations to establish clothes closets, health clinics, and other essential services for the community.

Building on the success of their community kitchen, Bill and Merrill’s commitment to service deepened even further, thanks in part to the passion and determination of church member Susan Seagraves. Bill recalled, laughing, “She just told me one day, ‘I’m going to start a homeless shelter.’ We kidded each other, and I said, ‘You’re crazy. Have you got any money?’ She said no, and I reached in my pocket and gave her a

The Baptist Student Union, as pictured in the 1964 Stespean yearbook

dollar bill. Well, we still have that dollar bill framed over 20 years later.”

After their exchange, Susan quickly took action, rallying support from local businesses and securing a space to open the shelter. As the project progressed, Bill encouraged her to formalize the project as a nonprofit. Then one day while Bill and Merrill were having dinner, Susan walked in and announced that she had incorporated the shelter in Bill’s name: the William S. Davies Homeless Shelters. “It’s been that way ever since,” Bill explained.

Since their founding, the William S. Davies Homeless Shelters have grown significantly. They now have community gardens offering fresh produce, a food distribution network with a bus delivering fresh vegetables to food deserts, and comprehensive services through Davies Counseling Services to support emotional stability. Davies Case Management also helps guests with obtaining identification, applying for benefits, job re-entry, and housing.

In terms of growth, the same can also be said of the Davies’ own family. Presently, their family has grown to include two daughters, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren with three more on the way. Notably, one granddaughter has started work at a community nonprofit garden in Santa Rosa, California, continuing the family tradition of service and community involvement.

While Bill focused on immediate, hands-on community service, Merrill made a profound impact through her teaching, writing, and advocacy for those in need. Before retiring in 2003, Merrill dedicated 31

years to educating children as a high school English teacher and debate team coach. She was actively involved in extracurricular activities like directing the yearbook. Additionally, she balanced her teaching career with managing a household and leading an adult Bible study class.

Merrill continued to advance her academic credentials, earning a master’s degree in literature, an education specialist degree in leadership, and a certificate in gifted education. She also achieved National Board Certification as a teacher of English and Language Arts from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Throughout her career, Merrill remained deeply committed to her students and community, consistently striving for personal and professional growth.

After retiring, Merrill focused on her lifelong passion for writing, a pursuit she could never fully embrace until retirement. The first novel she worked on, The Welsh Harp, was inspired by Bill’s family history, particularly his father's side that immigrated from Wales in 1903. She self-published it in 2012, but this was just the beginning. Merrill went on to publish five more novels – including The Tulsa Times, sparked by her own father’s mysterious past – and a collection of poetry. At present, she is working on a seventh novel.

Throughout their lives, Bill and Merrill’s shared devotion to learning and service has influenced every aspect of their work. Together, they have married service to others with their own personal growth, inspiring many to follow in their footsteps. This legacy began at Union but will endure far beyond it.

“Union is giving me a taste of the real world before I have to take the real steps into it. It’s setting me up to go on the right path.”

–Tyce

Hall, UCU student

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Nicole Fariello ’97

In October, Ohio Business Magazine named Nicole as one of Ohio’s 500 most influential executives. Nicole is an accomplished designer based in Cincinnati who co-founded Zeal40: The Creative Agency in 2015.

Tyler Saylor ’20, ’22 MA

Tyler’s 11th grade students at Harlan Independent High School achieved the highest on-demand writing scores in the state on the 2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA).

Scan here to read more about his story and his influences at Union.

Alessandra

Tavoloni ’06

Alessandra was inducted into the Appalachian Athletic Conference Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in December. During her legendary soccer career at Union, Tavoloni set AAC records with 105 goals, 56 assists, and 266 points, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest athletes in conference history.

LEFT: (from left to right) Chris Lewis (Assistant Athletic Director: External Relations, Head Baseball Coach), Clay Butler (Interim Executive Director of Athletics, Director of Sports Medicine), Dr. DJ Washington (President), Alessandra Tavoloni, Jay Stancil (AAC Assistant Commissioner and former Union Director of Sports Communications), Chris Gibson (Faculty Athletics Representative), and Dr. Larry Inkster (retired faculty).

TJ Wesselman ’06

The Kentucky Athletic Administrators Association (KAAA) elected TJ as president at their spring conference in April. TJ is the athletic director of Owen County High School and will represent Kentucky in NIAAA National Conference sessions and NIAAA Section two meetings throughout his time as president.

“Providing opportunities for our kids to give back and teaching them firsthand what servant leadership looks like is the best thing we do in our athletic department,” TJ said.

Amelia Napier & Tia Cobb, students

Libby Megna, Assistant Professor of Biology

Biology majors Amelia Napier and Tia Cobb recently won Ledford Research Scholarships from the Appalachian College Association to design and conduct original research projects with their mentor Libby Megna.

Scan here to read more about Amelia’s research at Warbler Ridge Preserve, and stay tuned to www.unionky.edu and our social channels for Tia’ story, coming soon!

RIGHT: (from left to right) Amelia Napier, Libby Megna & Tia Cobb

Dr. Yukiko Fujimura, Assistant Professor of Music

Yukiko spent the summer developing her toolkit for teaching emotional expression in music, funded by a faculty fellowship from the Appalachian College Association. She presented her research at the International Society for Music Education World Conference in Helsinki in July, and she was named President of the Kentucky Music Teachers Association this fall.

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Dr. Sunil Karna, Associate Professor of Physics

Over the summer, Sunil partnered with the University of Memphis to enhance his research on developing energy efficient, readily available, cost-effective material for supercapacitors. He was awarded a faculty fellowship from the Appalachian College Association (ACA) for his work, which involves doping metal oxide nanoparticles with cerium atoms using a hydrothermal process.

Dr. Jayme Kilburn, Assistant Professor of Theatre

Jayme secured sponsorships from both the Kentucky Foundation for Women and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Kentucky Barbourville Junior Woman’s Study Club for the 2024-2025 UCU Theatre season. This support has helped finance robust programming including the 24-Hour Play Festival, a Musical Theatre Workshop, the One Act Play Festival, a playwriting masterclass, and more.

LEFT: Participants of the Musical Theatre Workshop perform in Rector Little Theatre

Jayme (right) receives a check for $1,000 from the GFWC Kentucky Barbourville Junior Woman's Study Club.

Virginia (Tye) Walczak ’43, 1/21/24

In Memoriam

Mary Eileen (Nankivell) Hennessy ’44, 3/12/24

Lollae (Parrott) Bolton ’46, 1/12/24

Shirley Treadway ’48, 7/25/24

Mary (Townsend) Haynes ’49, 11/3/24

Uta (Hopkins) McCauley ’49, 12/24/24

Bessie (Owens) Chambers ’50, 4/30/24

Helen (Bostic) Slater ’50, 10/16/23

John Chaney ’50, 9/21/23

Margaret (Beavin) Lawhorn ’50, 9/17/24

Anne (Dean) McFarland ’51, 2/4/24

George Pope ’51, 10/18/24

Irma (Hammons) Hubbs ’51, 7/8/24

Alice (Miller) Luce ’52, 1/28/24

Elizabeth (Hauser) Sanslow ’52, 6/10/24

Doris (Hudson) Hodge ’53, 5/28/24

Phyllis (Taylor) Rodgers ’54, 8/6/24

Andrew Senters ’55, 10/29/24

Don Kinser ’55, 8/22/23

Neva (Hammons) Kaplan ’55, 3/9/24

Anna (Potter) Creech ’56, 11/21/24

Donald Sosby ’56, 5/31/24

Estie (Mills) Phipps ’56, 6/12/24

Harold Showalter ’56, 1/4/25

Janet (Scent) Hume ’56, 9/22/24

Virginia Lear ’56, 2/21/24

Charles Doll ’57, 3/15/24

David Willey ’57, 8/27/24

Don Burton ’57, 6/16/24

Phyllis Llewellyn ’57, 8/26/24

Bennie (House) Hammons ’58, 8/9/24

Donald Sowders ’58, 11/28/24

Billy Stewart ’59, 10/30/23

Frances (Shepherd) Martin ’59, 10/13/23

Mary (Mills) Perdue ’59, 1/22/24

Patsy (Logsdon) Devejian ’59, 9/6/24

Robert Arnett ’59, 7/31/23

C N. White ’60, 9/11/24

Kay (Privett) Deaton ’60, 11/6/24

Mary (Jordon) Boggs ’60, 5/4/24

Terrance McCane ’60, 9/7/24

Andy Dunn ’61, 7/7/24

Barbara (Blanch) Dyleski ’61, 9/5/24

Conley Marcum ’61, 10/16/24

Foster Murphy ’61, 9/15/24

Linda Fagan ’61, 6/21/24

Patricia (Allen Jones) Johnson ’61, 1/10/24

Sue Crockett ’61, 4/19/24

Alice (Gilliam) Benge ’62, 2/5/25

Diane (Miller) Mitchell ’62, 7/18/24

Barbara (Kidwell) Braun ’63, 10/23/24

Bert Sell ’63, 8/21/23

Elizabeth (Allen) Collins ’63, 2/26/24

Gretchen (McDermott) Lovett ’63, 5/17/24

Patrick Worley ’63, 4/23/24

William Elliott ’63, 8/8/24

Carolyn (Akers) Hall ’64, 7/8/24

Gayle (Sears) Williams ’64, 9/10/23

James Frutchey ’64, 9/11/23

Linda (Crawford) Burchell ’64, 1/14/24

Patricia (Blair) Damstrom ’64, 8/29/23

Ralph Booher ’64, 11/24/24

Rebecca (Bird) Conley ’64, 2/20/24

Rollin Watson ’64, 11/18/23

Judith Simmermon ’65, 10/6/24

Vicki (Gatton) Valentine ’65, 12/5/23

Glenna (Day) Combs ’66, 8/12/23

John Benson ’66, 2/13/24

Paul DiMarco ’66, 1/13/24

Paul Erslan ’66, 3/2/24

Rebecca (King) Wilkins ’66, 3/5/24

Bill Beckmann ’67, 6/13/24

Gerald Lynch ’67, 12/16/23

Marjorie Bargo ’67, 9/1/23

Raymond Watters ’67, 3/1/24

William Beckmann ’67, 6/13/24

Mable (Duff) Maggard ’68, 1/5/25

Peggy (Beard) Barnum ’68, 9/20/24

Sylvia (Yeager) Christman ’68, 8/23/23

Victor Smith ’68, 8/12/23

Bradley Fogel ’69, 4/28/24

Carol (Batten) Leavell ’69, 10/2/23

Janet (Trudeau) Hammons ’69, 3/2/24

Alvin Renwick ’70, 7/27/23

Caddie (Fitts) Parker ’70, 7/29/23

Paul Carr ’70, 8/3/24

Dale (Adkins) Moore ’71, 2/20/24

Margaret (Adkins) Moore ’71, 2/20/24

Ronald Skeen ’71, 10/16/24

Alixe (Lott) Roberts ’72, 12/12/24

Irma (Petry) Clifton ’72, 10/8/24

Joseph Weis ’72, 12/30/24

Tommy Cawood ’72, 3/7/24

Paula Scott ’73, 4/17/24

Deborah (Wolfe) Petryk ’74, 7/8/24

Joan (Becker) Starnes ’74, 7/26/23

Johnnie Turner ’74, 10/22/24

Linda (Seals) Saylor ’74, 8/4/23

Mary (Ferrell) Purkey ’74, 8/1/24

Sharon (Jackson) Stubbs ’74, 1/7/25

Sharon (Wynn) Vanover ’74, 1/8/24

Stephen Bass ’74, 6/22/24

William Hallstead ’74, 1/25/24

Cecilia Contreras ’75, 9/6/24

Dolores (Poore) Vann ’75, 9/7/24

Glen Perkins ’75, 1/11/24

Jackie (Roberts) Keck ’75, 8/1/23

Richard Beeler ’75, 1/18/25

Beth James ’77, 2/14/24

Franklin Chavies ’77, 6/12/24

Jimmy Garland ’77, 10/29/23

Ruby (Miller) Smith ’77, 2/13/24

Gwendolyn Bryan ’78, 3/19/24

Hettie (Jones) Lyttle ’78, 7/21/23

Lois Carnes ’78, 2/27/24

Ramona (Buchanan) Kelly ’78, 1/9/24

Judy Nolan ’79, 12/17/24

Thelma Sasser ’79, 2/16/24

Imogene Halcomb ’80, 3/30/24

Constance (Dykes) Fry ’81, 1/21/24

Faye Hensley ’81, 4/1/24

Gerald West ’81, 11/6/24

Jack Kilday ’81, 2/17/24

Dominico Harris ’82, 1/22/25

Mary (Graft) McClary ’82, 1/25/24

Alice Vanover ’87, 1/13/24

Glenda (Sadler) LeMay ’87, 10/16/24

Wade Mason ’89, 12/13/23

Ronald Dye ’91, 1/24/24

Chad Imel ’95, 9/24/23

Keith Fields ’98, 8/19/23

Liz (Roark) Grubb ’05, 8/22/23

Kelli (Rogers) Davis ’10, 11/7/23

Helen (Keene) Jordan ’15, 1/9/25

1. Lyla Shaw enjoys the thrill of the Sugar Rush slide

2. Glenda Vance shows off her prize from a competitive game of BINGO

3. Tim Porter ’94 with grandson, Rayden

4. Union Cheer

5. Peg Black ’71 and Tom “Oak” O’Conner ’72

6. Football alums gather before the game: Nick Williamson ’95, Hans Stein ’94, Greg Dean ’95, Jeremy Macejewski ’98, and Brendon Miller ’92

7. Whitney & McKinley Lewis with DJ and his sons Kylan and Kamden

8. Students in the stands enjoying the football game

9. Go Orange and Black!

10. Amy Criswell Lewis ’00, Amanda Trees ’00, Frances Williams ’99, Renee Hicks ’93, Debbie Pidgeon ’98

11. More than 200 alumni and community members joined us for the President’s Picnic

12. Young Bulldogs on the bounce house during the re-Union Tailgate 8 9 10

2024 Homecoming Court

From left to right: Olivia Brock, Owen Lewis, Chloe Shelton, Stephen Tunstill, Kieran McMurry, Raigan King, Frank Osborne (prince), Emma Phillips (princess), Tyce Hall (king), Morgan Mays (queen), Allie Williams, Travis Hensley, Tykevion Ellis, Alberta Yirenkyi, Lucas Gibson, and Aniya James

50th & Earlier Reunion: From left to right: Daryl Boggs ’ 64, James Harris ’ 15, Margaret Harris ’ 74, Denise Wainscott ’74, Eric Musgrave ’ 74, Mayme Wallace ’ 74, Bill Oxendine ’ 74, Dorothy Oxendine ’ 74, and Dr. DJ Washington ’03

By Bradley Charles

This fall marked a special anniversary for the Bulldogs: 40 years since the 1984 reinstatement of the football program.

How it All Began

The roots of Union football go back to 1905. Percy Ports, head of the science department, organized a team with no funding but plenty of enthusiasm. The players bought their own uniforms and orange and black jerseys, setting a trend for Union's school colors. The Bulldogs went 1-2 on the season with all three games being played against Williamsburg Institute, which is now the University of the Cumberlands. In 1906-07, football was replaced with men’s basketball.

The 1934 Peak to World War II

Following that first season, there was not another football team until 1922. During the two decades that followed, the program saw much success.

The 1934 Bulldogs went undefeated with a 5-0-2 record, and the 1934 campaign is still the only undefeated season in program history. Six years later, Union entered its final game of the 1940 season with an undefeated record. The score was tied 7-7 after three quarters of play, but Georgetown went on to give Union its only loss of the season by a final score of 27-7. The 1940 Bulldogs ended the season with a record of 5-1-1.

In 1942, football at Union was discontinued due to World War II.

Bringing it Back

Almost half a century later, Ossie Burch and Bill Nau – former players on some of the most accomplished teams – teamed up with President Jack Phillips to raise funds and rally support to bring football back to Union’s campus. Burch was a key member of the undefeated 1934 team, and Nau

1905 – The first Bulldogs establish Union's school colors

Coach Shackelford maps out a play in the ’80s

The undefeated 1934 team

Armond Smith broke multiple records in 2010 and later played for the NFL

played a vital role on the talented 1940 team.

Numerous benefactors chipped in to support the program’s return. Their donations enabled construction of a robust workout facility, stadium, press box, and concession stand. Additionally, Knox Central Vocational School built the ticket booths, and Pepsi-Cola Company of Corbin donated the scoreboard.

“The inauguration of football at Union College brings excitement and high hopes to our institution,” said then Union President Dr. Jack C. Phillips. “We have received backing from trustees, alumni, parents, friends and members of surrounding communities who are eager to support football at Union College.”

40 Years Strong

In just the second year of the program’s return, the 1985 Bulldogs recorded a winning season with a 5-4-1 record. The following year, Union continued its upward trajectory with an impressive 7-3 season, earning a spot in the NAIA Division II football rankings.

The Bulldogs experienced further success in 1988 and 1991, both seasons finishing with a 6-4 record. However, it was the 1992 team that solidified its place in Union history, going 8-2 overall and earning the title of Mid-South Conference co-champions and setting the standard for the success of future teams.

Since 1984, the Union football program has seen 13 players named a First-Team or Second-Team NAIA All-American, along with nine all-conference players of the year, 14 NAIA Players of the Week, many athletes who went on to play professionally, and numerous all-conference honors.

Then & Now

Even with the amount of time that’s passed, there are still similarities and connections in the present day to the program’s return four decades ago. Burch and Nau were each inducted into Union’s Athletic Hall of Fame in

1990. During the 1991 Homecoming ceremonies, the field was named in their honor.

Head coach of the 2024 season John Luttrell was a standout performer from 1984-86. In 2002, Luttrell joined Burch and Nau in Union’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

“I owe a great deal to Union not only in my personal life, but my professional life,” said Luttrell. “I got my coaching start here. I got commissioned as a second lieutenant and started my military career here. That was a big time for me personally. It was a big reason I always wanted to come back and be a coach here again. Basically, just to give back and try to help these young men get what I got out of it. The community was great. They were such a big part of us getting the program started.”

The Celebration

This year’s homecoming included a special recognition of the role football has played in Union’s history and a celebration of football alumni. At the end of the first quarter, former football players representing team members from 1984–2023 were recognized on the field. The game announcer noted the pivotal role football has played in shaping Union athletics since 1984, shared highlights from the past 40 years, and thanked the players for their contributions.

“We are honored to have team members on the field today representing nearly four decades of Bulldog Football excellence,” he said. “As we honor the longstanding relationship between Union football and our growing university, we look forward to many more years of showcasing the best talent in small college football.”

Luttrell in the 1985 yearbook

Below: Football alumni gather for a recognition at the end of the first quarter

29th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet

Our annual Hall of Fame ceremony is a celebration of the remarkable achievements of alumni who embody the values we hold dear. Equipped with knowledge and driven by purpose, their hard work and dedication have brought them to the pinnacle of their fields, while uplifting those around them and enhancing their communities. In addition to recognizing these outstanding individuals, this event is a tribute to our shared legacy of excellence, growth, and the power of education to transform lives.

• Rising Star Award: recognizes a young alumna, who is within ten years of graduation and has exhibited campus involvement (preferably in a leadership role as a student), participation in and support of Union, and is active in their community with career success.

• Distinguished Alumni Service Award: presented to alumnus/alumna each year for their outstanding leadership and service to others. Award recipients will be based on the following criteria: has committed time, resources and/or energy in service to or in support of the college; shows evidence of leadership and service to others; has excelled both personally and professionally.

• The Trustee Service Award: new this year, honors the exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment of our Board of Trustees members. Recipients of this award have made significant contributions to the advancement of Union Commonwealth University, ensuring its growth, success, and impact on students, faculty, and the broader community.

• Hall of Fame: recognizes those who have earned distinction in education, healthcare or business. They have been away from Union for at least 15 years, have made outstanding contributions in their fields, have provided leadership at local, regional, state and/or national levels, and show support for Union, serving as role models for others in their communities and in their professions.

Derrick & Daniel Phipps

Rising Star Award

Knox County natives Derrick and Daniel Phipps have been deeply involved in their local community since middle school. Both graduated from Union in 2014, Derrick with a degree in middle school education and Daniel with a degree in secondary education. The brothers went on to pursue graduate school at Union, each completing a master’s in education in 2016.

In 2019, alongside their father, pastor Scott Phipps, the brothers founded Redemption Road for men after witnessing the success of Hope City, the female counterpart of Redemption Road. Since its inception, the organization has graduated hundreds of men from its program, empowering them to regain control of their lives and overcome their struggles with addiction.

Today, Derrick and Daniel manage Redemption Road,

Lydia completed a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Union in 2016. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mount St. Joseph University in 2019. While at Union, Lydia played basketball, was a valedictorian, and was actively involved in several clubs and organizations, serving as a student ambassador, peer mentor, and Vice President of Athletics for the Student

Frances Williams

Distinguished Alumni Service Award

Frances graduated with honors from Union in 1999, earning a bachelor’s in elementary education. She played softball, served as a student ambassador and SGA officer, and was active with Iota Sigma Nu, the Presidents’ Round Table, and the National Education Association. Additionally, she helped launch the America Reads Program for local children.

Frances’s ties to Union run deep. Not only did her father Ed Black graduate from Union in 1964 and work at the institution for nearly 40 years, but her mother Peg Black ’71 and brother Philip Black ’92 are alumni, as well. Now, her daughter, Allie, is poised to join this legacy of Union graduates.

A true Union supporter, Frances has served on the Alumni Association Board for several years and plays a key

which offers a comprehensive range of services to their clients, including individual and group therapy, anger management courses, wellness activities, spiritual care services, transportation assistance, and more – all at no cost to the participants.

Government Association.

Her commitment to service was clear throughout her time at Union. In addition to serving with a rescue mission and homeless shelter in Northern Kentucky, she went on three short-term mission trips to Haiti with a local church.

After obtaining her DPT, Lydia accepted her first position at PT Pros in Corbin, KY, which was important to her as she had grown to love both the people and the area. In 2020, she became the Clinic Director at the PT Pros location in Williamsburg, where she continues to work today. Recently, she returned to Union as an adjunct instructor in the Master of Athletic Training program, further contributing to the community that shaped her.

role in organizing alumni events. In 2000, she earned her real estate license in Indiana, and in 2006, her brokerage license. She is now the Area Sales Manager for D.R. Horton and has served on many real estate association boards in the Indianapolis area, including the Board for the Realtors Foundation, which raises over $300,000 each year for non-profits dedicated to preventing homelessness.

Lydia Nash Rising Star Award

Don Jones

The Trustee Service Award

Don earned his degree in history and political science from Union in 1979. He was active in the choir, including the Lighthouse Singers, and received numerous academic honors, such as the Judge W.W. Tinsley Memorial Award, the Blackwell Political Science Award, the Robsion Political Science Scholarship, and the prestigious President’s Scholarship. He went on to earn his law degree from Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law. He then practiced law with Wells, Porter, Schmitt, and Walker in Paintsville, focusing on defending businesses in civil and administrative actions, as well as assisting in business formation. Beyond his legal career, Don has served as the Johnson County Coordinator for the Bluegrass Council Boy Scouts of America and is a Board member of the Appalachian Research and Defense Fund. He is also a Life Fellow of the

With more than 20 years of entrepeneurial and investment experience, Jeff has founded and operated several successful businesses, including the largest commercial real estate building services company in Atlanta. He is the founder of Ruzo Solutions, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in connecting investors with early-stage research and development labs. He is also the co-founder and board member of Gentas Biotechnology, which aims to use novel biotechnology solutions to facilitate

Jeremy Ledford

Educators Hall of Fame

One of Jeremy’s proudest memories is completing his bachelor’s in middle school education at Union, a milestone that laid the foundation for the rest of his career. In 2003, he became the principal of Knox County Middle School. Under his leadership, the school rose from being in the bottom 19% in the state to earning the prestigious title of School of Distinction, placing it in the top 7% of schools for statewide testing.

Jeremy completed Union’s Master of Arts in Educational Leadership in 2007 and went on to complete an educational specialist degree in school superintendency from the University of the Cumberlands in 2020. In 2021, he was named superintendent of Knox County Schools, and within

Kentucky Bar Foundation.

Don’s commitment to service extends to Union, where he has made a significant impact on the Board of Trustees. He began his service as the Alumni Representative and has been a member of the Board since 2007. He served as chair from 2017 to 2023, navigating the challenges of a pandemic and the transition of Union College to Union Commonwealth University. Don considers these experiences among his proudest accomplishments.

Jeff Carper

Business and Professional Hall of Fame

research and development of therapeutic drugs. His diverse portfolio spans international ventures, from facilitating cattle businesses in Brazil to forging pharmaceutical partnerships with governmental institutions in China. Most recently, he played a key role in securing a residency for Gentas Biotech at the JLABS science incubator program, which is dedicated to empowering innovators to develop life-changing health and wellness solutions for patients worldwide.

Beyond his business ventures, Jeff is a dedicated philanthropist, serving on the Board of Directors for Enduring Hearts, the largest nonprofit organization focused on researching cures and sustainability for pediatric heart transplants. Over the years, he has remained involved with Union, serving on the Alumni Council and most recently hosting a successful alumni gathering in Atlanta.

just three years, 7 out of the 10 schools under his guidance ranked in the top 25% for state testing.

In 2024, his remarkable leadership was recognized when he was chosen as the Southeast SouthCentral Educational Cooperative (SESC) Superintendent of the Year. We are incredibly proud to have Jeremy leading one of our local school systems here in Knox County.

When Tom arrived at Union College, he didn’t have funds for a room on campus. As a result, he was given a literal “closet” in Stevenson A Wing, now Sharp Academic Center. Despite this humble beginning, Dr. McKnight made his mark as class president and class representative to the student senate. He was actively involved in the Appalachian Service Project, as well as wrestling and track and field, and graduated in 1973 with a degree in religious studies.

After Union, Tom pursued his Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary, where he had a special emphasis in pastoral counseling. His experiences ministering to parishioners with health issues ignited a passion for serving others as a physician. This newfound calling led him to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. To support his family during this time, he agreed to serve in the Air Force and continued until retiring at the rank of colonel. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky in 1983. From 1986 to 2003, Dr. McKnight served as a physician

in the Air Force, earning the Meritorious Service Medal five times. During his military career, he taught family medicine at two Air Force residency programs and completed a fellowship in faculty development at the University of North Carolina. Recognizing the health impact of obesity on his patients, he shifted his focus from teaching to preventive health and obesity treatment in primary care. Sponsored by the Air Force, he completed a master’s in public health and a preventive medicine residency at the University of South Carolina.

Dr. McKnight’s commitment to service extended beyond the United States. For over 20 years, he provided medical care and ministry in Haiti, where he adopted two Haitian children in 1993 and 1995. Additionally, he provided emergency care in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and established a field hospital in Port-au-Prince following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

A certified member of the American Board of Family Medicine since 1986 and the American Board of Preventive Medicine since 2003, Dr. McKnight also authored the book Obesity Management in Family Practice during his time in private practice. In November 2012, he established the Emerald Coast Health Institute, aiming to empower patients to achieve optimal health. Although he has since retired from the health institute, he continues to practice at the Eglin VA Primary Care Clinic, where he has been since 2022. Dr.

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2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

Renata Cabral ’12, Swimming

Wesley Lamberson ’15, Cycling Neil Schaffner ’94, Baseball

Armond Smith ’16, Football/Track

Amanda McKay Virostko, Cycling

2024 Teams of Distinction

2009-10 Women’s Track 2006-07 Baseball 2011-12 Swim

2011-12 Swim Roster

Men’s: Luis Ambrosio, Jeremiah Back, Rafael Bertholo, Roberto Bertholo Jr., Louis Glavinos Jr., Matthew Johnson, Kyle Newhouse, Austin Riggs, Vinicius Rossi, Jeffrey Snider, Travis Strachan, Dylan Willis

Women’s: Renata Cabral, Tanya Eustrom, Kristin Gimson, Catherine Harnden, Callie Harrigan, Tamsin Petersen, Kayla Yokley

Rob Andres, Chaz Bargo, Matt Brady, Ray Bright, Blake Blair, Sam Creasy, Josh Ehringer, David Fairbanks, Joe Grinstead, Justin Hart, Lucas Henson, Tyler Jones, Colten King, Kenny Kysar, Russel Logsdon, Brett McAlpin, Matt Mahoney, Mike Martin, Tyler Martin, Trey Mayer, Chris Mills, Brett Nuss, Jason Osborne, Josh Overton, Mark Parsons, Luis Pimentel, Marty Popham, Kevin Ramos, Izzy Santana, Alex Sheddon, David Smith, Corey Thomas, Matt Warren, Trey Wheeler, Jimmy Wilder

Dr. Larry Inkster Distinguished

Athletic Service Award

Martin Williamson

Pictured: Coach Jamaine Gordon

Pictured: Josh Ehringer

Pictured, left to right: Jeremiah Back, Renata Cabral, Vinicius Ross, Kayla Yokley, Jeffrey Snider, and Coach Rafael Forti

UCU Athletics Top 10 of 2024

By Bradley Charles & Ariel Dailey

In the 2024 Outdoor Track and Field season, the Bulldogs set five program records. Erin Pease broke the heptathlon record, while Morgan Blakley set a new mark in the 5000m race walk for women. On the men’s side, Garomme Hanna broke the javelin throw record, while Chandler Mills set new records in the 5000m and 3000m race walk.

Union Swimming and Diving made history. To kick off the 2024-25 season, the Bulldogs shattered 12 program records with several of those being broken multiple times. Additionally, Enzo Constable became the first Bulldog to compete at the prestigious Toyota U.S. Open.

The Bulldogs earned numerous All-Conference honors in 2024. UCU had 31 First/Second Team All-Conference selections, while winning 35 Conference Player of the Week Awards.

POTW Awards: Men’s Soccer (5), Women’s Soccer (5), Women’s Tennis (4), Football (3), Men’s Basketball (3), Baseball (2), Men’s Bowling (2), Men’s Swim (2), Women’s Basketball (2), Women’s Bowling (2), Men’s Tennis (1), Men’s T&F (1), SB (1), Women’s Swim (1), Women’s Volleyball (1).

First/Second Team All-Conference Selections: Football (9), Men’s Soccer (8), Men’s Basketball (4), Softball (2), Volleyball (2), Women’s Soccer (2), Women’s Tennis (2), Men’s Tennis (1), Women’s Basketball (1)

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Union Women’s Tennis standout Liliana Drukerova put together a stellar campaign in the 2024 season. Drukerova was named an NAIA First-Team All-American. She was named FirstTeam All-AAC, while winning four of the six AAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week awards. She posted a dominant 20-3 record in the No. 1 singles position for UCU.

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In the 2024 Men’s Soccer season, Callum Edwards earned several honors. Those honors include being an NAIA All-America Third Team selection, the AAC Player of the Year, and a First Team All-AAC selection. He also won the Golden Boot Award for the second straight season, and was named AAC Player of the Week two weeks in a row. Edwards was also recognized as UCU’s Male Athlete of the Year at Union’s Co-Curricular Awards for the 2023-24 athletic season.

Union Volleyball’s Raquel Kessler earned multiple honors during the 2024 season. She was named the AAC Player of the Year, while also being named First-Team All-AAC. She was twice named the AAC Attacker of the Week. When the NAIA released its All-America Teams, Kessler received a spot on the Third Team. Kessler earned multiple honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). She was listed as a Third-Team All-American on the AVCA’s 2024 All-America Teams for NAIA women’s volleyball. The AVCA also recognized Kessler with a First-Team selection in the Northeast Region, while being named the Northeast Region Player of the Year. It marked the third consecutive season that Kessler has been named to the Northeast Region Team.

In the 2023-2024 Archery season, seven Union archers earned All-American honors. Kyle Coffey was named the MSC Men’s Archer of the Year, won his second Indoor National Championship, and set a men’s barebow indoor national record. Sergio Martinez Cruz was named MSC Men’s Co-Freshman of the Year. Daniel Carlton broke a Union Men’s compound record. UCU earned one MSC Player of the Week honor. Coffey was a First-Team All-MSC selection, while Ashley Coffing earned Second-Team All-MSC honors. 6 5 4 7 6 5 4

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Union Men’s Coccer had a historic season. The team won the 2024 AAC Regular Season Title. The Bulldogs finished the regular season with an undefeated 11-0-1 record in AAC play. With that success, UCU swept the AAC’s All-Conference Awards. Union finished the season with an overall record of 133-2. The Bulldogs had a 15-match stretch during the season that featured no losses.

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Union’s Men’s Basketball program won the 2023-24 AAC Regular Season Title in addition to winning the 2024 AAC Tournament. The Bulldogs advanced to the Second Round of the NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship with an 88-85 overtime win over OUAZ. Following the 2023-24 season, UCU had won 10 of the past 11 AAC Regular Season Titles in addition to 10 of the past 11 AAC Tournaments. When the AAC’s 2023-24 All-Conference Teams and Awards were announced, the Bulldogs were recognized with multiple honors.

In the 2023-24 Women’s Swimming and Diving season, Emma Phillips was named AAC Freshman of the Year and earned All-American honors three times. She was also recognized as UCU’s Female Athlete of the Year at Union’s Co-Curricular Awards for the 2023-24 athletic season. At the start of the 2024-25 season, Phillips helped set a new 800-yard freestyle relay record with a time of 7:42.07, which surpassed the 2012 record of 7:44.96.

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Al Gwinn

Mildred Hacker

Dennis Hamilton

Joshua Hampton

Kimberly Harville

John Hautzinger

Joe Hayden

Thelma Hedrick

Lydia Hendrickson

Michael Hensley

Christine Hicks

Gary Hicks

Carol Hinton

Tom Hodgkins

Connie Hoffman

Shirley Hoffman

Diane Hopkins

Lavon Hubbard

Kim Hughes

Curt Hunt

Janet Hyde

Wanda Hylton

Louise James

Michael and Evelyn Johnson

Rebecca Jones

Tawana Jones

Phillip Joseph

Steve and Gail Kalbach

Jeff Kelley

Kimberly Kelley

Mike Kelley

Amber Kelso

Claudia Kennedy

Zoie Kerr

Carla Kersey

Gussie Kidd

Diana Kirby

Edward Kleis

John Kobiela

Myra Kunath

Leah Lacey

Taylor and Jenna Lamblin

Jason and Erica Lanham

Christen Lawson

Tempest Layne

Peter CLeathersich

John RLeavell

Lawrence Levinson

Amy Lewis

Stanley Lovett

Douglas Lucker

Simon Lyon

Nancy Macke

Dennis Macy

Mary Lou Madigan

Zena Mahoney

Major George Gibson DAR

Chapter

Logan Mallory

Charlotte Marsch

Don Maxey

Bonita Maze

Deborah McCabe

Patricia McCarthy

Krista McClain

Isaac McClure

Timothy McConnell

Pete McCoy

Susan McCreary

Ruth McCreery

Danielle McCulley

Graeme McDonic

Seanalex McFarlane

Greg McGaughey

Dwayne McGraw

Jessica McKay

Tim and Raychel McKay

Polly McLain

Connie McNabb

Mary Jane Megee

Paula Melhorn

Dollie Merritt

Julie Merritt

Tina Messer

Anna Miller

Darrel and Debby Miller

Hannah Miller

Makynzie Miller

Jorge and Montrose Mir

Sajid Mohammad

Beth Morton

William Mulley

Similene Mullins

James Murphy

Nancy Supply Co.

Bruce Napier

Jim Nielsen

Cosmina Noaghea

Mae Norman

Shirley Norris

Donna O'Bryan

Kailen Olison

Robert Oswald

Sandra Overstreet

Charlie Owens

Butch Pangallo

Jennifer Pangallo

Vincent Pangallo

Ronnie Partin

Joseph and Erica Pearson

Rosie Pettygrue

Erick Pifer

Jody Place

Katelyn Posey

David Powell

Daniel Powers

Martha Prewitt

John and Susie Prichard

Priority Insurance Agency LLC

Sara Proano

Summer Rains

Janet Ramirez

Michael Ramsey

Mozianio Reliford

Peggy Retherford

Melinda Rice

Charles and Sondra Roark

Jaclyn Roark

Adam Robertson

John and Debby Anderson

Laura Atlee

David and Joan Austin

Tony and Stella Auzenne

Barry Bacon

Bill and Kaye Baird

Barry Ball

Bill Barrott

John Benson*

Matt Bergman and Jessica

Terry Bergman

Chris Bowling

Steve Broughton

Alan Brown

Roscoe and Lois Burns

Bill Butz

Terri Cahill

Mike and Donna Canchola

Tom Clark

Linda Clement

Heloise Rolf

Mark Ruffner

Becky Safarcyk

Cathy Sandidge

Franklin Sands

Kaila Sands

Jamie Saylor

Jonah Scent

Jim and Glenda Schilt

John Scott

Patricia Sears

Norman and JoAnn Sexton

Ruth Shearer

Randy and Vera Lynn Sheets

Ruth Skaggs

Brandon Slocum

Lynn Slominsky

Eric Small

Jesse and Pam Smith

Judith Smith

Kevin Smith

Ray Smith

Trevor Smith

South Midway Supply, Inc.

John Spath

Judy Spencer

Mary Beth Spurlock

Connie Squires

Agnes Stacy

Breanna Stamper

David Stamper

Shelby Stanfield

Gail Stanghelle

Ethel Stark

Paul Steely

Phoebe Stein

Darby Stevens

Lorie Stines

Bill and Judi Strong

Lucinda Strong

Adriann Strouth

Virgie Strouth

Brian Strunk

Chris Stunson

Marisa Sullivan

Matthew Sweet

Mary Sweetapple

Courtney Taylor

Linda Todd

Susanna Todd

Toney Family

David Torres

Harriet Tower

Elaine Bishop Trent

Sean and Emily Trinque

Becki Troutman

TOWNSEND CIRCLE

unresricted gifts of $1,000 or more

Carol Clouse

Ray and Susan Colclough

Floyd Cook

Glenn Cotterell

Trent Cowles

Donald and Marcetta

Darensbourg

Don Davis

Don and Julie Dickinson

Steve and Kathy Evans

Jo Anne Fiorini

Mike and Ruth Goss

S. W. and Billie Jean Gregory

Jim and Renee Hall

Craig Hartman

Ed Craver and Marcia Hawkins

Patricia Henry Balboni

Billy Hensley

William and Myra Hensley

Renee Hicks

Rush and Beth Hoskins

Paul and Anna Isaacs

Michelle Johnson

Don Jones

Don and Monna Lane

Gerry and Edna Mann

Terri Mann

Joe David Martin

June Martin

Bob McGuire

Donna Miller

Kathy Miller

Kay Mir

Robert Mitchell

Richard Moldenhauer

Virginia Myers

Linda Neal

Jack Phillips

Bill Pierce

Carl and Carolee Presley

Johnnie Turner

Jim and Wilma Tye

Vivian Vair

Gil Van Over

Meredith VanVorst

Abigail Vargas

Diana Wackerman

Jeanette Wallace

James Ward

Shana Watson

Wendy Watson

Larry and Velva Watts

Steve and Sharon Weaver

Jeanette Weigel

Jenny Weigel

Adrian Whitaker

David and Catherine

Whitcomb

Jon and Liz Whittaker

Jeffrey Wilds

Eric Williams

Barry and Connie Wood

Kristina Yanich

James Yetman

Jennifer Young

Terence Young

David Ziegler

Charlie Zigler

Roy Pulliam

Ken Ramsey

Steve and Virgena Rhodes

Paul Rice

David Risk

Dwight and Lois Short

Jane Skidmore

Terry Smallwood

William Snodgrass

Bill and Sofia Starnes

Edward Steiner

Ernie and Ellen Stevens

Darrell and Katrinka Stone

George Stone

Cynthia Swenk

Jeffery and Debbie Tipton

Earl and Barbara Trevor

Martin Williamson

Ruth Wooton-Kee

LEGACY SOCIETY

those who have named Union in their estate plans*

Ed and Joan Angel

Matt Bergman and Jessica

Terry Bergman

Peg Black

Christopher Brand

Janet Cameron

Thomas C. Clark

Linda Clement

Phillip Connley

Bill and Joan Edwards

Margaret Ferguson

Peter Gante

Robert (Hock-Soon) and Stevie Goh

Clayton and Bette Gove

Sheila Halter

Billy Hensley

Barbara Hollifield

* Names published based upon written permission

Jesse Barton

Roland Blaisdell

Doug Branch

Steve Broughton

Mike and Donna Canchola

Alan Cini

Carol Clouse

Kayse Cornett

Bruce Cory

Tim Curry

Billie Daniels

Bill and Kay Dixon

1946

Lollae Parrott Bolton

1949

Sam Carico

1951

Ray Anderson

1952

Elmer Combs

Herbert Hayes

Shirley Tallant Norris

Bill Starnes

James Ward

Bob and Jo Beth Ireland

Paul and Anna Isaacs

Don Jones

Claudia Kennedy

Helen Mills and Gary Tannenbaum

Jack Phillips

Jon (Rocky) Rapier and Rachel

Lewis Rapier

1879 CIRCLE OF GIVING

recurring gifts to Union

Rachel Dorroh

Eric Evans

Marcia Hawkins

Kateena Haynes

Renee Hicks

Preshus Howard

Sherry Jenkins

Michelle Johnson

Don Jones

Claudia Kennedy

Christen Lawson

Rachel Lewis-Rapier

Allen and Ellen Marcum

Christine Marley-Frederick

Andy Messer

David Miller

Rebecca Mills

Cosmina Noaghea

Carolyn Payne

Joseph Pearson

Michael Ramsey

Melinda Rice

Don Riker

Glenda Schilt

ALUMNI GIVING

1953

Dick Davis

Edna Jenkins Mann

Ken Ramsey

Paul Steely

1954

Jack Bruner

Lexie Campbell

Patricia Henry Balboni

1955

Shirley Hensley Hoffman

Heloise Bingham Rolf

Meredith Waage VanVorst

1956

Betty McAllister Wright

1957

Alan Brown

Kay Giles Campbell

Bill Edwards

1958

Barry Bacon

Gerald Burnett

George Button

Robert Granger

Gussie White Kidd

Wayne Lambert

A.C. Wright

Birg and Lana Sergent

William and Sofia Starnes

William Steffan

Margie Stephens

Ernie and Ellen Stevens

Darrell and Katrinka Stone

Brian Strunk

Earl and Barbara Trevor

Don Wills

Rebecca Shearer

Brittany Smith

Lynn Smith

Pam Smith

Trevor Smith

Earl and Barbara Trevor

Sean Trinque

Virginia Wagers

Kirstie Warren

David Williams

Ruth Wooton-Kee

1959

Brenda Galloway Abernathy

Joan Fletcher Edwards

Shelby Hampton Stanfield

1960

Carroll Britch

Joanna Carter Busroe

Bob McGuire

Kay Wagener Mir

Jim Norman

Betty Ratliff Sellards

David Torres

Don Turner

Robert Unterreiner

Sarah Unterreiner

Reflects gifts received between July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Class Year Giving

Jean Warring

Noel White

1961

Joyce Campbell Buchanan

Sue Crockett*

Sally Curtis

Christine Mastin Hicks

Beth Lucas Hoskins

Johnny Leveridge

Nancy Ison Reahm

D. Bruce Roberts

John Stone

Morris Tyler

Betty Jane Duff White

1962

Alice Blackman Austin

Kaye Roberts Baird

Carolyn Burns Brown

Hap Cawood

Ray Colclough

Susan Mink Colclough

Bonnie Diehl Freitas

Robert Linblad

Leo Ludwig

Don Maxey

Betty Moore

Rosie Pettygrue

Mary Anne Curry Pollock

Jim Sproul

Harriet Lane Tower

Diana Eby Wackerman

James Yetman

1963

James Allen

Bob Austin

David Austin

Gerry Ballard

Jerry Bush

Floyd Cook

Marcetta York Darensbourg

Rush Hoskins

Bonita Niemann Maze

Montrose Smart Mir

Howard Nippert

Mary Ann Suffelette Perez

Lawrence Pike

George Reid

Paul Rice

Don Riker

Julia Sharp Snook

Wally Snook

John Spath

James Stinson

George Stone

Barbara Davis Trevor

Jim Tye

Priscilla Holt West

1964

Laura Houben Atlee

Richard Blish

Daryl Boggs

Ralph Booher

Don Calitri

Ralph Caylor

Linda Hoff Clement

Chuck Conley

Rebecca Bird Conley*

Don Cope

Jacqueline Coomer Crawford

David Creighton

Betsy Wyatt Douce

Thomas Douce

James Furr

Mary Lewis Furr

James Gunn

Carol Hinton

Clarinda Carter Hollis

Jim Hundley

Michael Johnson

Bill Lloyd

Jeanette Rice Lloyd

James Lynn

Mary Lou Smith Madigan

Lloyd Marcus

Joe David Martin

Ann Sergent Miller

Jorge Mir

Richard Moldenhauer

Doris Jones Moore

William Mulley

Erick Pifer

Linda Hill Porteus

Christine Rose Richardson

Susan Congleton Slusher

Wilma Evans Tye

Lucille Hopkins Webb

Butch West

1965

Darlene Bean

Joyce Peacock Bocock

Gail Matheson Brodhagen

Jerry Carey

Peggy Chandler

Paula Hampton Frase

Mildred Williams Hacker

Bob Heffern

Myra Parsons Hensley

Patsy Prynn Jarot

John Kates

Jay King

Jeffrey Kress

Don Lane

Peter Leathersich

JoAnn Meddock Mann

Charles Mitchell

Ethel Melton Stark

Howard Watson

1966

Joan Prewitt Angel

Don Bautz

John Benson*

James Black

Judith Helton Brown

Jane Embree Bryson

Ted Bryson

Richard Duffany

Bill Fritz

Carol Boyd Hackett

Kathleen Switz Harley

William Hensley

Paul Isaacs

Claudia Havens Kennedy

Jerry Miller King

Monna Williams Lane

Robert Leith

Bill McKinstry

Sheri Cowan McKinstry

Martha Copeland Moser

Barry Pekich

Mary Louise Lewis Quist

Rick Quist

Agnes Stacy

1967

Debby Cole Anderson

Ed Angel

Bill Barrott

Bill Beckmann*

Bill Boyington

John Brown

Sue Lewis Cody

Stuart Comiskey

Winnie Brazier Davis

Neal Deaves

Don Dickinson

Elizabeth Herbst Edwards

Bill Emeigh

Peter Gante

Steve Kalbach

Diane Trethaway Krueger

Myra Parsons Kunath

Carol Nourse Magnusen

Jack Marshall

Robert Oswald

Arlene Matthews Stoll

Bill Strong

Nancy Trunzo

1968

Dianna Slusher Adams

Peggy Beard Barnum

Carol Duncan Beckmann

Jerry Brown

Beth Hauser Callihan

Ed Christiansen

John Crawford

Kathleen Brinley Deaves

Gayle Bartlett Donaldson

Bob Douce

Barbara Ermin-Kelley

Bruce Gallinger

Janice Bryant Gillaspie

Scott Jenkins

Coleen Perkins Johnson

Gail Brown Kalbach

June Haff Kates

Kenneth Kleeb

Doug Logan

Mable Duff Maggard

Linda Knapp Marshall

Deborah Bateman McCabe

Sandy McNeil

Louise Speck Mills

Ron Naylor

Jim Nielsen

Michael Parker

Jody Neace Place

Karen Polizzo

Gloria Risner Prunty

Randall Prunty

David Rockwell

Mary Devries Rockwell

*Deceased

Bruce Rollman

Connie Squires

Linda Bossman Todd

Carlene Triplett

Vivian Vair

Joyce Kinard Ward

Barry Wood

1969

Julianna Johnson Aberger

Judith Medley Branstutter

Bill Butz

Judy Bird Calitri

Lin Wirick Campbell

Scott Campbell

Joyce Cole

Donald Cordner

Sam Davies

Bill Fawley

Ronald Filler

Sheila Dozier Halter

Cheryl Kinningham Hill

Walt Hull

Anna Hieronymus Isaacs

Jack Johnson

Alan Machamer

Janice Heggan MacVaugh

Tom Manuel

Janet Magsam Marsh

Tim Marsh

Kyle Perkins

Bob Pittser

Palmer Robeson

Irving Schoenacker

Judith Holcombe Smith

Jon Whittaker

Connie Foster Wood

1970

Tom Card

Anne Powell Carr

Paul Carr

Alan Cini

Sam Clonch

Hobart Coffman

Joe Frye

Bob Gillaspie

Hock-Soon Goh

Billie Jean Morris Gregory

S. W. Gregory

Gary Hicks

Bill Hill

Karl Kraft

Bernice Brown Machamer

Ken Meibers

Doyle Mills

Cherry Owens

James Pedrick

Meda Smith Pittser

Ron Riskie

Ray Smith

Evelyn Merida Tye

David Webb

David Whitcomb

1971

Jan Banks

Bill Beebe

Peg Prosser Black

Pam Foley Branham

Jay Campbell

Karen Webb Christiansen

Mallie Spicer Clonch

Linda Girdner Davies

David Ganary

Clayton Gove

Gerald Havers

Tom Hodgkins

Louise Owens James

John Leavell

Nancy Perry Macke

Timothy McConnell

Carol Miller Meibers

Betty Tooms Minor

John Minor

Virginia Myers

Bill Pierce

Eric Small

Bill Steffan

Steve Weaver

Peggy Melton Webb

Catherine Bradbury Whitcomb

Judy Reiser Young

1972

Carcille Carloftis Burchette

Clyde Burchette

Ed Busser

Carol Warren Clouse

Jo Ann Girten

Dennis Hamilton

George Hammons

Larry Inkster

Phillip Joseph

John Kobiela

Robert Kurtz

David Lord

Mary Jane Megee

Terry Smallwood

Doug Wood

1973

Wayne Adams

Ralph Christianson

Nancy Graves

James Greene

BJ Krawchuk

Kathleen Coon Krawchuk

Greg Kulig

Tom McKnight

Debby Ward Miller

Donna Lapham Miller

Al Peret

Stephen Roberts

Mark Smith

Jim Stouffer

Greg Turner

1974

Nancy Spring Bargo

John Bianchi

Roland Blaisdell

Marty Feipel

Lisa Jean Hoefner

Daniel Powers

David Sellwood

Donna Throckmorton

Johnnie Turner

Sharon Stuempfle Weaver

1975

Joe Anderson

Cathy Turner Baker

Richard Brashear

Ronald Cawood

Louise Leutner Fougner

Robb Hall

Joe Hayden

Darrel Miller

Marty Pepe

Mozianio Reliford

Don Rouse

Myra Wright Rouse

Cathy Sandidge

Lynn Slominsky

1976

Gerry Baill

Joanne Thomas Cartwright

Pam Miller Hall

Don Lawson

Myrlyn Hale Lawson

Robert McFerrin

Dawn Wilkin

David Ziegler

1977

Donna Dobo Canchola

Glenn Cotterell

Stanley Lovett

Polly Lloyd McLain

Becky Culp Shearer

Larry Watts

Velva Watts

1978

Stella Wagner Auzenne

Tony Auzenne

Barbara Ayers

Susan Howard Croushorn

Pete Fougner

Ruth Hensley Goss

John Logan

Floyd Mack

Cheryl Alvis Salzman

Mary Sweetapple

Glenda Snodgrass Vance

Charlie Zigler

1979

Janet Rose Alexander

Paula Long Bigness

Joe Boswell

Carole Smith Clow

Debbie Estes Conley

Bill Matt Dixon

Michael Hensley

Don Jones

Ruth McCreery

Joe Pronchick

Steve Rhodes

Jim Schilt

1980

Anna Carr Booher

Terri Turner Cahill

Dena Newman Gassner

Mike Goss

Ellen Jarvis Marcum

Pete McCoy

Kathy Miller

John Payne

Virgena Bingham Rhodes

Charles Yahres

Reflects gifts received between July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Class Year Giving

1981

Steve Broughton

Janet Hawn Hyde

Jesse Smith

1982

Jo Anne Ball Fiorini

Dennis Macy

James Murphy

Gil Van Over

1983

John David King

Susan Williams McCreary

1984

Bryan Frederick

Irene Brock Joseph

Mark Ruffner

Pam Garner Smith

Kristina Miller Yanich

1985

Sharon Miller Ball

Scott George

Jerry McIntosh

Andy Messer

Nina Hicks Prewitt

Rich Prewitt

Jane Blair Skidmore

1986

Kay Broughton Dixon

Lavon Helton Hubbard

Sandra Overstreet

Sherry Brummage Payne

1987

Jerry Cornwell

David Miller

Carolyn Payne

Carl Turner

1988

Roscoe Burns

Sherri Cobb Hammons

Karen Miracle

Joy Ramsey

Marc Roland

1989

Francis Distefano

Sherry Jenkins

Ron Vanover

1990

Anita Sparenberg Beason

Butch Burden

Lois Burns

Thelma Creech Hedrick

Tawana Baker Jones

Kim Kelley

Vicki Sheafer

1991

Helen Goins

1992

Kevin Barket

Debbie Tipton

1993

Renee Hicks

1994

Cyndee Reynolds Cain

Scot Clouse

Becky Vandy Mills

Tim Porter

David Stamper

1995

Matt Hill

1996

Stephanie Goforth Anderson

Brandon Meek

Stephanie Sizemore Turner

Bonita Bingham Williams

Ruth Wooton-Kee

1997

Nina Lawson Bingham

Donavan Cain

Jeff Carper

Michelle Willard Johnson

Katrina Wells Kirby

Patricia Sears

Byron Turner

1998

Jessica Terry Bergman

David Cole

Julie Dobbs

Billy Hensley

Rachel Lewis-Rapier

Danielle McCulley

Debbie Anderson Pidgeon

Kathy Barba Pierce

Gina Gaunt Wainscott

1999

Matt Bergman

Lewis Branstutter

Kristina Hinkle

Laura Brown Schnitzler

Frances Black Williams

Lina Almeida Witte

2000

Becky Campbell Brock

Tyler Brock

Suzanne Stark Dowling

Preshus Doolin Howard

Amy Criswell Lewis

Penny Mills

Rocky Rapier

Dagem Tsegaye

Matthew Witte

Kasey Carter Wylie

2001

Liannie Parahoo Brock

Karen Caldwell Coleman

Kathy Inkster

Shelby Burkhart Krentz

Adrian Whitaker

2002

Chris Bowling

Derek Carlton

Debbie Sutphin England

Dennis Miracle

Sondra Bradshaw Roark

Leigh Logan Talley

2003

Melissa Garrett

Courtney Payne Oliver

Jonah Scent

DJ Washington

2004

Charlie Owens

Kirstie Warren

2005

Mary Beth Rowlett Spurlock

2006

Kimberly Smith Davisson

Jennnifer Raiche Mills

John Prichard

Kevin Smith

Becki Woodworth Troutman

2007

Heather Cole

Margaret Davidson

Brandon Davisson

Haley Bowling McCoy

2008

Patrick Kallendorf

Jason Lanham

Kaila McSpedon Sands

Chris Stunson

2009

Taylor Lamblin

Brooks Napier

Brian Strunk

2010

Billie Hensley Daniels

James Jones

Erica Lanham

Dustin Thrasher

Susanna Todd

2011

Brock Evans

Maisie Insko Nelson

Ronnie Partin

Lynn Smith

Sean Trinque

2012

Lucia Achenjang

Nikki Miller

2013

Tim Curry

Garrett Fryrear

David Meade

2014

Monica Shannon Clouse

Noel Tiller Evans

Jaclyn Brown Roark

2015

Michael Davenport

Eric Evans

Kelsey Morgan

2016

Kayse Cornett

Curt Hunt

Tim McKay

Faith Welch

2017

Jesse Barton

Nick Blankenship

Christen Coleman Lawson

2018

Jake Averhart

Londa Rice Napier

2019

Emily Couch

Logan Mallory

Lorie Stines

Emily Baker Trinque

2020

Joshua Hampton

2021

Tori Doyle

Zoie Kerr

Eric Williams

2022

Carla Kersey

Janet Ramirez

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Charles “Chuck” Earl Akers Endowed Scholarship

Alumni Association Scholarships

American Legion/Deaton Smith Scholarship

Annie V. and Ed S. Amis Scholarships

Appalachian Kentucky Scholarship Endowment

Ashland-First United Methodist Church Scholarship

David Ross Austin Scholarship Endowment

Anna Bruce Baechle Memorial Scholarship

Bagby Scholarship Fund

Juanita Bain Memorial Scholarship

Zelpha Baker Memorial Scholarship

William and Elizabeth Ball Scholarship

William H. and Louella Ball Scholarship

Jack Ballard Endowment

Barbourville Womans Study Club Endowment

Belk Simpson Endowed Scholarship

S. Eva Bennett Endowment

B. B. Berry Scholarship

Bjornstad Freshman Composition Award

Edward H. Black Memorial Scholarship

Henry C. Black Memorial Scholarship

John A. and Hannah B. Black Memorial Scholarship

Governor James D. Black Senior Award

Stanley Schaffer Black Scholarship

Blackwell Political Science Memorial Award

James F., Flora B. Blair and William E. Nau Scholarship

Jane Minton Blair Endowed Award

Thelma Morehead Blair and Robert A. Blair

Endowed Scholarship

Norma O. Blake Memorial Endowment

Dr. John Boyd Memorial Endowment

Dr. Erwin S. Bradley History Award Endowment

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bradley Scholarship

Melva and Kathy Brick Memorial Endowment

James Graham Brown Scholarship

R. L., Jr. and Sandra Brown Scholarship

Emma E. Buckley Trust

Annette and Berry Burnaw Scholarship

Herman Bush Endowment

Jerry and Melva Carey Scholarship Endowment

Dr. and Mrs. Carlo B. Cawood Memorial Scholarship

Mamie Chambers Scholarship

Buford and Eleanor Clark Endowment

William G. Clark Scholarship

Class of 1948 Scholarship Endowment

Class of 1964 Scholarship Endowment

Class of 1967 Kronk Memorial Fund for Lincoln Room

Mary & Earl Clement and Ucal & Kathryn

Hoff Scholarship

Dr. Emerson G. and Edith Cobb Chemistry Fund

Paralee Cobb and Jerree Fay Turner Scholarship

Robert H. Cole Memorial Scholarship

Roger and Gwendolyn Collins Endowment

Cope-Wainscott Endowed Scholarship

Howard and Katherine Coop Scholarship Fund

Corbin Camp Meeting Endowment

A. T. Corey Fund

R. N. Cornett Fund

2023

Charlotte Highsmith Marsch

Makynzie Miller

Cosmina Noaghea

Katy Redmon

2024

Laura Head

Summer Rains

Virginia Wagers

Owen Cottrell Scholarship

Elizabeth Ann Cox Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Cumberland Valley Regional Housing Authority Scholarship

Connie Danner Book Fund

Miss Ellen Davies and Theodore R. Davies, M.D. Endowed Scholarship

Theodore R. Davies, M. D. Senior Biology Award

Edward D. de Rosset Scholarship

Dotson Memorial Fund

Robert E. Drew Endowment

Daniel Drinkard Award

Dr. Franklin Duncombe Memorial Fund

Alfred I. Dupont Scholarship

Donald Durham Endowed Scholarship

Joseph and Lela Jones Early & LTC Joseph

Early Memorial Endowment

Sam Coone Early Memorial Scholarship

Andrew and Emma Elizabeth Edinger Memorial Fund

E. Nettie Edinger Memorial Scholarship

E.ON US Foundation Scholarship

English Computer Laboratory Endowment

Evans, Mills, and Warriner Scholarship Award

J. P. Faulkner Memorial Endowment

Dr. and Mrs. J. Edward Faulkner Scholarship

J. Stanley Faulkner Memorial Fund

John Feather General Endowment

John D. Feather Trust

R. B. Fenley Scholarship Endowment

Booth Ferris Faculty Endowment

E. T. Franklin Scholarship

Harry L. Frey Scholarship

GAR Fifth District Scholarships

Reflects gifts received between July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Leo and Elsie Geiss Award Endowment

Rev. Floyd E. George, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

Raymond Gibson Trust

Dr. Frank A. and Mrs. Eleanor Gilbert Biology Faculty Endowment

W. G. Giles Memorial Fund

Dr. Harry Gillham Memorial Scholarship

I. H. and Anis Goelman Faculty Development Endowment

Dr. Albert Graham Social Studies Award

Charles M. and Mary D. Grant Foundation Faculty Endowment

Charles M. and Mary D. Grant Foundation Scholarship/Loan Endowment

John Owen Gross Scholarship

Wilson Gross Trust

Marguerite Reagan Grosvenor Scholarship

David F. and Mary I. Gunter Scholarship Award

Charles S. Guthrie Scholarship Fund

Hugh and Joyce Haggard Memorial Scholarship

Margaret V. Haggin Trust Faculty Endowment

Gerald B. Halter Scholarship

Charles L. and Stacy B. Hammons Scholarship

Charles Hansel Award Endowment

J. W. Harris Lectureship

Hauser/Sanslow Scholarship

Dr. Marcia Hawkins Leadership Award Endowment

Hearst Faculty Endowment

William Randloph Hearst Scholarship

Dewey and Rachel B. Hendrix Memorial Fund

Ray C. Hensley Business Simulation Center

Hensley Scholarship Endowment

Herrick Faculty Endowment

Hicks Student Loan Endowment

Walter and Ida Cole Hudson Scholarship

Humfleet/Aguilera Scholarship

Mattie Hyams Loan Endowment

Hobart Jarvis Scholarship

Charles and Leona Jennings Biology Endowment

C. H. Jett, Jr. Fund

Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Endowment

Rev. Dr. W. A. E. Johnson Scholarship

The Jones Foundation Award in Education

Elva S. Jones Endowed Scholarship in Teaching

H. B. Jones Business Award

Ollie Cole Jones Scholarship

Reid S. Jones Scholarship in Business

Steve Jones Memorial Award

William Jones Music Library Endowment

Millard J. Jordan Scholarship

David and Lynne Joyce Scholarship

Roger and Sudie Karrick Scholarship

Kentenva Boat Club Scholarship

Kentucky River Coal Scholarship

Kilgore Scholarship

Kiwanis Club Scholarship

Jeffrey Kronk Memorial Scholarship

Verna Noe Landrum Scholarship

W. B. Landrum Scholarship

Donnie Lawson and Jonathan Drue

Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Jesse D. and Nancy Lay Scholarship

Dr. Jean Letch Education Scholarship

Library Endowment

Virginia Ruth Bowman Logenecker Endowment

Arthur Logue Scholarship

Donnie Looper Endowment in honor of the Class of 1974

Dorothy Lucas Student Aid Fund

Melanie Martin Trust Fund for Library

English Books

McAlister - Moreman Scholarship Endowment

Billie Jean McDade Educational Endowment

John and Minnie B. McGaffee Trust Fund for Preministerial Students

Drs. Robert and Gertrude McGuire Scholarship

Allie Mays Scholarship

Robert and Tilitha Meade Scholarship

Frank Merchant Scholarship Endowment

Grace E. Merckens Scholarship

Pearl Sinnett Meyer Library Endowment

Gayle Miles Memorial Scholarship

Mahlon A. and Laura J. Miller Lectures

Mahlon Miller President Emeritus Award

Miller Science Building Endowment

Milliken/Presley Scholarship Endowment

Lois G. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship

The Moore Family Scholarship Endowment

Edna W. Moss General Endowment

Mullins Memorial Fund

Dr. Paul Muncy Award

Vertie R. Noresworthy Endowed Scholarship

H. H. Owens History Award

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Owens Memorial

Scholarship

Parents' Association Endowment

Dr. James E. Parker Scholarship Endowment

Laws and Esten Parks Award

Dr. Frances Patridge Scholarship

E. E. Peter Memorial Scholarship

Ivan Pettys Scholarship Endowment

Henry Pfeiffer Trust

Jack and Juanita Phillips Scholarship Endowment

Wilma Poynter Trust

Preachers Aid Society Scholarship Endowment

President's Award

Roy, Phyllis, Chris, and Brent Pulliam Scholarship Endowment

Donald M. Rankin Memorial Scholarship

Ratner Foundation Scholarship Endowment

Paul D. Rice Endowed Scholarship

Marvin Robbins Memorial Endowment

Dr. and Mrs. Warren Robbins Scholarship Endowment

Dr. and Mrs. Warren Robbins Faculty and Staff Wage Endowment

John M. Robsion, Jr. Scholarship

Sue P. Rosenbalm Scholarship Endowment

William Faulkner Rushton Memorial

Governor Flem D. Sampson Political Science Award

Colonel Harland Sanders Scholarship

Jacob G. Schmidlapp Faculty

Development Endowment

Senior Assistantship

Birg E. Sergent, Jr. Fund

Phillip and Ann Sharp Scholarship Endowment

Simms and Austin Scholarship Fund

Catherine Singer Memorial Scholarship

Stephen C. Skidmore Memorial Award

Cawood Smith Scholarship

Rev. Dr. Jerry Allen & Carol G. Smith Endowment

Rev. William Hugh Smith Award

Arthur Spurlock Endowed Award

Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. Stacey Scholarship

Margaret Carter Stacy Scholarship

Staley Lectureship Series

Hattie Stanberry Ecology Award

William H., Jr. and Sofia Starnes Endowed Scholarship

Charles R. Steele Memorial Scholarship

Steele-Reese Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Stevens Family Scholarship Fund

Fred Stevens Scholarship

William S. and Lou Lyttle Stewart Scholarship

Lewis Ogden Stiles Memorial

Tom Storrar Memorial Award

Katherine V. Sutphen Music Award

Walter B. Sutton Memorial Scholarship

Lytle and Dorothy Swope Scholarship

Taft Memorial Scholarship

Dot Tatman Scholarship Endowment

Teagle Faculty Development Endowment

Teagle Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Endowment

Tennis Facilities Endowment

Terrell Family Scholarship

Tinsley Memorial Award

Betty Townsend Scholarship Endowment

Edward Townsend Memorial Scholarship

Milton H. Townsend Memorial Scholarship

Ernie Trosper Endowed Scholarship

Trustee Scholarship Endowment

Trustee Spouses’ Scholarship Endowment

Dr. Allan Tuggle Fund

Kenneth Tuggle, Eastern Kentucky Essay Award

Paralee Cobb and Jeree Fay Turner Scholarship

Roy Twombly Scholarship

Union College Faculty Endowment

Harry C. and Hazel B. Viall Memorial Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Viall Memorial Scholarship

Robert E. and Ann S. Viall Scholarship Endowment

Della Wagner Endowed Scholarship

Rue and Genevieve Wesley Scholarship

FRIENDS OF UNION

Cindi Acree-Hamann

Gema Adame

Gynger Adams

Kevin Adkins

Melissa Almeida

Cassie Ambler

Dawson Anderson

John and Debby Anderson

Kristi Archacki

John Armstrong

David and Joan Austin

Todd Austin

Lena Baber Fisher

Recardo Bailey

Bill and Kaye Baird

Robert and Sally Ball

Susan Balsley

Stephen Baltic

Lavonne Barbour

Jeremy Bartley

John Beatsch

Royce Belcher

Tracy Belcher

Travis Bellamy

Gayle Bennett

Shad Bernard

Heather Bibler

Brent and Nina Bingham

Elaine Bishop Trent

Heather Boutell

Stephanie Bradford

Doug Branch

Norma Branch

Amanda Brennan

April Briscoe

Helmut Brokamp

Janet Brown

Ann Buckler

Tonya Busby

Janet Cameron

Mike and Donna Canchola

Cat Carr

Robert Carr

Fran Carrico

Chad Case

Vasthi Chavez

Jimmie Clark

David and Betty Cole

Lynda Cole

Anna Coleman Simon

Kimberly Collins

Linda Condit

J T. Cowles

Juanita Cox

Christopher Creech

Jackie Crosslin

Margaret Crum

Kerry Crume

Randy and Billie Daniels

Michelle Darnold

Nevil and Ethel White Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Fund

Beverly P. and Mossie B. Wilson Trust Fund

Cecil H. Wilson Junior Award

John Henry Wilson Sophomore Award

William M. Wilson Scholarship

Charles Wimmer Chemistry Endowment

Lois & Joseph R. Woodward, Jr. Endowment

Yankey Bell County Scholarship

York-Darensbourg Science Scholarship Endowment

Emil and Gladys Young Endowment Fund

Henry M. Zimmerman Scholarship

Beth Davidson

Anthony Davis

Donald Davis

McKenzie Davis

Sarah Deziel

Don and Julie Dickinson

Pam Dixon

Judy Dobbs

Ann Dyer

Mason Dyer

Kelly Easton

Travis Easton

Megan Eurich

Steve and Kathy Evans

Scott Farley

Theresa Feldman

Brandy Ferguson

Jeff Finlay

Shanna Fisher

Alice Fletcher

Halle Ford

Kenneth Ford

Matthew Frederick

Greg and Rachel Gaynor

Tiffany Glover

Brian Goguen

Robert and Stephanie Goh

Timothy Goins

Clayton and Bette Gove

Rachel Gray

Jesus Guerad

Alfred Gwinn

Mary Harrison

Lisa Harvey

Kimberly Harville

John Hautzinger

Janice Hawkins

Juliana Hayden

Jerry Haynes

Lydia Hendrickson

Frank Hestand

Sandi Himes

Connie Hoffman

Elinor Hoffman

Robert and Clarinda Hollis

Kim Hughes

Wanda Hylton

Ed and Patsy Jarot

Judith Jennings

Bobby Johnson

Mark Johnson

Michael and Evelyn Johnson

Rebecca Jones

Tara Jones

Jeff Kelley

Mike Kelley

Amber Kelso

Jeanetta King

John David and Sally King

Wendy King

Reflects gifts received between July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Friends of Union continued

Diana Kirby

Edward Kleis

Erin Knauss

Brian Lacey

Leah Lacey

Lawrence Levinson

Victoria Lippert

Janie Long

Tim Lough

Mike Lowe

Douglas Lucker

Simon Lyon

Patricia Maggard

Kenneth Mahoney

Zena Mahoney

Terri Mann

Allen and Ellen Marcum

June Martin

Lisa Mattingly

Patricia McCarthy

Krista McClain

Isaac McClure

Graeme McDonic

Seanalex McFarlane

Greg McGaughey

Connor McGinley

Dwayne McGraw

Jessica McKay

Tim and Raychel McKay

Connie McNabb

Paula Melhorn

Dollie Merritt

Julie Merritt

Linda Merritt

Tina Messer

Fidelis Achenjang

Jesse Barton

Doug Branch

Carol Clouse

Bruce Cory

Ed Craver

Dee Crescitelli

Tim Curry

Billie Daniels

Rachel Dorroh

Tori Doyle

Eric Evans

Deloria Faulkner

Katie Flynn

Virginia Gay Gandy

Nancy Millard

Anna Miller

Hannah Miller

John and Jennifer Mills

Kathleen Miracle

Eric Mohler

Jennifer Moore

Ronald and Betty Moore

Beth Morton

Elizabeth Mueller

Similene Mullins

Shataine Murdock

Deborah Murton

Bruce Napier

Paula Nave

Linda Neal

Gary Noonan

Ryan O'Farrell

Kailen Olison

Kathleen O'Shea

Butch Pangallo

Jennifer Pangallo

Rick Pangallo

Tim Pangallo

Vincent Pangallo

James and Ellen Patridge

Holly Phillips

Jack Phillips

Glenda Pierucki

Amy Porter

Katelyn Posey

Carl and Carolee Presley

Jacquelyn Prewitt

Martha Prewitt

Sara Proano

Debera Redmon

Kasey Redmon

Peggy Retherford

Bernie Richardson

Jerry Ricks

David Risk

Ron and Rita Riskie

Charles and Sondra Roark

Howard Roberts

John Robertson

Daniel Rogers

Kathy Ross

Gary and Mary Rothenberger

Becky Safarcyk

Tom and Cheryl Salzman

Franklin Sands

Jamie Saylor

John Scott

Norman and JoAnn Sexton

Ruth Shearer

Dwight and Lois Short

Ruth Skaggs

Brandon Slocum

Thomas Smith

William Snodgrass

Judy Spencer

Gail Stanghelle

Paul Stansbury

Bill and Sofia Starnes

Phoebe Stein

Edward Steiner

Judith Sterling

Darby Stevens

Lisa Stevens

Terry Stevens

Darrell and Katrinka Stone

Bill and Judi Strong

Lucinda Strong

Virgie Strouth

Marisa Sullivan

Cynthia Swenk

William Tackett

Courtney Taylor

Charles Thompson

Toney Family

Earl and Barbara Trevor

Rachael Tucker

Beverly Uphoff

Abigail Vargas

Jimmy Vaught

Herbert Wakeford

Linn Wakeford

Jeanette Wallace

Michael Walsh

Scott and Kirstie Warren

Shana Watson

Wendy Watson

Jeanette Weigel

Jenny Weigel

Jennifer West

Jonathan Whitacre

Jon and Liz Whittaker

Jeffrey Wilds

Martin Williamson

Norma Witherspoon

Toby Woodmore

Dannielle Wornall

Jennifer Young

Terence Young

FACULTY, STAFF & FORMER FACULTY & STAFF GIVING

Rachel Gaynor

Helen Goins

Joshua Hampton

Marcia Hawkins

Kateena Haynes

Renee Hicks

Diane Hopkins

Preshus Howard

Janet Hyde

Sherry Jenkins

Jessica Justice

Christen Lawson

Chris Lewis

Christine Marley-Frederick

Jack McCann

Jim and Melissa Garrett

Tim McKay

Andy Messer

David Miller

Makynzie Miller

Rebecca Mills

Londa Napier

Maisie Nelson

Cosmina Noaghea

Carolyn Payne

Erica Pearson

Joseph Pearson

David Powell

Susie Prichard

Joy Ramsey

Michael Ramsey

Melinda Rice

Jonah Scent

Glenda Schilt

Randy and Vera Lynn Sheets

Brittany Smith

Lynn Smith

Pam Smith

Stephanie Smith

Trevor Smith

Mary Beth Spurlock

Breanna Stamper

Matthew Sweet

Virginia Wagers

Kirstie Warren

David Williams

TRUSTEE GIVING

gifts from trustees, former trustees, trustee emeriti, and trustee spouses

David and Joan Austin

Barry Ball

Matt Bergman and Jessica

Terry Bergman

Chris Bowling

Terri Cahill

Don and Judy Calitri

Scott and Lin Campbell

Jerry and Melva Carey

Tom Clark

Ray and Susan Colclough

Donald and Marcetta

Darensbourg

Sam and Linda Davies

Bill Matt and Kay Dixon

Steve and Kathy Evans

Mike and Ruth Goss

Jim and Renee Hall

Sheila Halter

George Hammons

Craig Hartman

Billy Hensley

Paul and Anna Isaacs

Michael and Tina Bryant

Patrick Carney

Laura Head

Jack and Coleen Johnson

Don Jones

John David and Sally King

Don and Monna Lane

Gerald and Edna Mann

Jose Martinez

Haley McCoy

Robert Mitchell

Rich and Nina Prewitt

Roy Pulliam

Kenneth Ramsey

Steve and Virgena Rhodes

PARENT & STUDENT GIVING

Tempest Layne Sajid Mohammad Mylaiysha Norman

Donna O'Bryan

Robert Phillips

Kelly Richardson

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

Jane Skidmore

Terry Smallwood

Ernie and Ellen Stevens

Bill and Judi Strong

Chris Stunson

Ray and Donna Throckmorton

Jeffery and Debbie Tipton

DJ Washington

Noel and Betty Jane White

Ruth Wooton-Kee

Nicholas Seelman Adriann Strouth

Appalachian College Association

Appalachian Regional Commission

Asbury-Warren Foundation SunTrust

Directed Funds

B & K Bait & Tackle LLC

Barbourville Junior Woman's Study Club

Barbourville Tourism & Recreation Commission

Barbourville Utility Commission

Benevity Community Impact Fund

Bingham Tire & Oil, Inc.

Buffalo Business & Estate Services, LTD.

C & P Marine, Inc.

C & R Asphalt LLC

Chatlos Foundation

Coca-Cola Company

Commercial Bank

Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.

Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co., Inc.

Council of Independent Colleges

Crume's Monuments

DBA Foster's Trophy

Diamond Electric of Somerset, Inc.

E O Robinson Mountain Fund

East Barbourville Baptist Church

Electrical Workers Local #369 I.B.E.W.

Fairfield County Community Foundation, Inc.

Faris Properties of KY, LLC

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

First National Bank

Frost Brown Todd LLP

G R F Repair and Welding LLC

Gary Sports, Inc.

Gladys & Ed Hurley Foundation

Grace Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

GRT Pro Ink, LLC

Gumm Concrete LLC

Hampton Inn

Harry C. Moores Foundation

Hinkle Hometown Drug Store, Inc.

Hometown Bank

J Hall, Inc.

J L Davis Electrical Contractors, Inc.

J&A Plumbing

JBS Communications

JC Cain Construction LLC

Jephson Educational Trusts

Kentucky Annual Conference

Kentucky River Properties LLC

Kentucky United Methodist Foundation, Inc.

Knox County Chamber Of Commerce

Knox County Retired Teachers

Major George Gibson DAR Chapter

Margaret V. Haggin Trust

McGowan Excavating, Inc.

Mills Construction & Consulting LLC

Nancy Supply Co.

National Christian Foundation of Kentucky

National Management Resources Corporation

Newman Foundation, Inc.

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Pleasant View Baptist Church

Pope Lumber Company

Pound the Rock LLC

Priority Insurance Agency LLC

PT Pros, Inc.

Schwab Charitable Fund

Scott Polston Builder Inc.

Sellars Commemorative Solutions, LLC

South Midway Supply, Inc.

Spur Oil, Inc.

Stepworks Recovery Centers, LLC

Structural Stone Co., Inc.

Swisher Foundation, Inc.

The Salvation Army

The Swan House

Volunteers of America Mid-States

WeFund4u Trust Account

West Ohio Conference UMC

Wildcat Builders, LLC

William Hudson's Carpet Sales, Inc.

Yes We Must Coalition

Reflects gifts received between July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE GIFTS

In Honor of Carl and Dorothy Armstrong

John Armstrong

In Honor of Elizabeth (Libbie) Ball

Barry and Sandra Ball

In Honor of James Becknell

Emily Couch

In Honor of Richard Dion

Al Peret

In Honor of Educators

Bob and Alice Austin

In Honor of Dr. Marcia Hawkins

Barry Ball

Don and Judy Calitri

Mason Dyer

Don Jones

Jane Skidmore

In Honor of Don Jones

Terri Cahill

Deborah Murton

Howard Roberts

In Honor of Edna Mann

Trent Cowles

In Honor of Rebecca Pettys

Ron Vanover

In Honor of Peggy Pierce

Bill Pierce

In Honor of Coach Aaron Rogers

Daniel Rogers

In Honor of Janet Tarry

Ruth Wooton-Kee

In Honor of UCU Faculty and Staff

Dr. Marcia Hawkins

In Honor of DJ Washington

Brian Strunk

In Memory of David Banks

Janet Banks

In Memory of Everett Bargo, Jr.

Nancy Anthony

In Memory of Henry Barton

Judith Jennings

In Memory of Ed Black

Frances Williams

In Memory of Jane Minton Blair

Don Jones

In Memory of Quetha Boles

Lena Baber Fisher

In Memory of Kathryn Busser

Ed Busser

In Memory of Bill and Doris Campbell

Scott and Lin Campbell

In Memory of Ed Cawood

Greg Turner

In Memory of Jerry Darling

Danielle McCulley

In Memory of Patricia Cordell

Rebecca Shearer

In Memory of Martha Cornwell

Jerry Cornwell

In Memory of Vivian Smith Cotterell

Glenn Cotterell

In Memory of Sandra Sue Crockett

Simon Lyon

Major George Gibson DAR Chapter

Gail Stanghelle

Earl and Barbara Trevor

In Memory of David Davies

Terri Cahill

Greg Turner

In Memory of Edward de Rosset

John and Jennifer Mills

Ron Vanover

Norma Witherspoon

In Memory of Bobbie Doolin

Gynger Adams

Barbourville Junior Woman's Study Club

Donavan Cain

Jerry and Melva Carey

Fran Carrico

Dee Crescitelli

Sheila Halter

Sherri Hammons

Hinkle Hometown Drug Store, Inc.

J L Davis Electrical Contractors Inc.

Don Jones

Jeanetta King

Don and Myrlyn Lawson

Gary Noonan

Cherry Owens

Holly Phillips

PT Pros, Inc.

Glenda Schilt

Thomas Smith

Jim Sproul

Brian Strunk

In Memory of Walter S. Dyer and Irene

Dyer Burt

Alice Fletcher

In Memory of Paul Erslan

Heather Boutell

Don and Judy Calitri

In Memory of Michael Gensler

Marty Feipel

In Memory of Ray Gibson

Larry and Velva Watts

In Memory of Loretta Gray

Jessica Justice

In Memory of Dr. Allan Green

Richard Duffany

Carl Turner

In Memory of Sandra and Roger Hayes

Rebecca Shearer

In Memory of Charles Howes

Nancy Millard

In Memory of Steve Jones

Mike and Ruth Goss

In Memory of Arthur Logue

Al Peret

In Memory of David Logue

Al Peret

In Memory of John Mahoney

Lynda Cole

In Memory of Dr. Gordon Marigold

George Stone

In Memory of Gracie Miller

Kathleen Miracle

In Memory of Pearlie Miller

Kathleen Miracle

In Memory of Rena Milliken

Carl and Carolee Presley

In Memory of Nancy Mitchell

Robert Mitchell

In Memory of Dale Moore

Don and Judy Calitri

In Memory of Sherman Oxendine

Lisa Hoefner

In Memory of Jaroslaw Petryk

Al Peret

In Memory of Kenneth Polizzo

Ron Naylor

In Memory of Phyllis Pulliam

Roy Pulliam

In Memory of Dr. Homer Rice

Ernie and Ellen Stevens

In Memory of Jerry and Betty Risk

David Risk

In Memory of John Shappell

Charles Yahres

In Memory of William D. Stark, Jr.

Suzanne Stark Dowling

In Memory of Robert Stokley

Walter Hull

In Memory of Betty Stroud

Ron Vanover

In Memory of Thomas Swenk

Cindy Swenk

In Memory of Milton Townsend

Ron Vanover

In Memory of Thomas Trammell

Tyler and Liannie Brock

In Memory of Molly Wimmer Wakeford Linn Wakeford

In Memory of Virginia Walczak

Londa Napier

In Memory of Dr. Charles R. Wimmer Linn Wakeford

In Memory of Constance Wimmer Linn Wakeford

In Memory of Atlas and Elsie York

Donald and Marcetta Darensbourg

Thank you!

To all the donors who contributed to the 2023-2024 school year –we are forever thankful for your new or continued support and generosity.

Congratulations

May 11, 2024

2024 Graduates!

Office of Alumni Engagement

310 College Street

Barbourville, KY 40906

Phone: (800) 489-8646 UNIONKY.EDU

Contribute to the residence hall that holds a special place in your heart!