Legacy Stories
Charles A. and Betti Friedel Saunders Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Theatre
Having known poverty. Charles and Betti wanted to help students who are the first members of their family to attend college.
Lester J. Reed Professorship in Biochemistry
Janet Reed created this endowment out of love, to honor Lester Reed as a wonderful husband, father, and scientist.
Richard and Marjorie Nelson Endowed Scholarship
Richard and Marjorie Nelson gave to the University with the hope that their contribution would help students in need.
Barbara White Stuart Endowed Scholarship
John and Barbara started their life together here at UT and went on to change the world wherever they saw an opportunity.
Knox Nunnally Endowed Scholarship
Knox Nunnally’s great athletic legacy carries on through this scholarship in support of intercollegiate athletics.
Wagner Schwing Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Engineering
The Wagner family saw continued support from UT and the surrounding community and gives back through this endowment.
G.C. “Ox” Emerson Endowed Scholarship
His descendants honor an early Longhorn player under Clyde Littlefield and, later, freshman Longhorn coach.
Caroline and Claire Straty Endowed Scholarship
“Helping other student-athletes is an honor and a privilege.”
Marion Elizabeth Eason Endowed Scholarship for the Study of Biology
She measured time by the passage of butterflies.
J. Henry Doscher, Jr. Endowed Scholarships
J. Henry Doscher, alumnus, lawyer, professor, and scholar of history, donated scholarship support and archival documents to the Forty Acres.
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