Mrs. Joyce Daugherty was an outstanding educator. She had a deep love for her community, as well as for her students. She was a caring individual who wanted to see each of her students have the chance to be educated. The Joyce Daugherty Scholarship Fund was...

Joyce Weidemann Young was born in 1957, as the second daughter of Joe Henry Weidemann and Martha Arney Weidemann. A native of Franklin, Kentucky, Joyce attended West Simpson Elementary School and Franklin-Simpson Junior High. While a student at Franklin-Simpson High...

J. Rogers Badgett, Sr. was born July 27, 1917 in Pettus, Arkansas to Russell and Mary Rheaetta Rogers Badgett. He graduated from Messick High School in Memphis, Tennessee. There he was a member of the Buntyn Presbyterian Church. After graduation, he attended the...

Juan H.D. Dozier II was born on September 17, 1998, in Riverside, California. Juan is the son of two military parents who each served in the U.S. Army for over 25 years. He came to WKU as an undergraduate student where he studied strategic marketing. While on the...

Amy Christine Devine was born on October 22, 1889. She was married to Lutie Devine. They had one daughter, Juanita C. Devine, born on September 13, 1921, in Scottsville, Kentucky. Amy passed away May 8, 1968. To honor her memory, Juanita established the Amy Devine...

Judy Koch Ecker was born December 27, 1933 in Louisville. She graduated from Atherton High School, then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and English from Western Kentucky University in 1955. She also received a Master of Arts in Education...

This fund was established by Dr. Jann Aaron in memory of her sister, June Issacs Shipp. Mrs. Shipp was a fantastic woman, who loved Western Kentucky University. This scholarship is designated for a female student from a rural county who is pursuing a nursing degree....

Karen Warren Matchus is a two-time graduate of WKU (’66, ’71). Originally from Morgantown, KY, Karen majored in business education at WKU and was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and the WKU Marching & Symphonic Bands while an undergraduate student. After graduating with...

Karen Warren Matchus is a two-time graduate (’66 ’71) of WKU, and her husband David was an honorary Hilltopper. Karen’s initial profession was teaching business education at the secondary level. In 1999 the couple established a scholarship at WKU to benefit students...

Kate Whallen and Hillary B. Carroll were longtime Bowling Green, Kentucky, residents. Originally a San Antonio, Texas, native, Hillary was born to Phineas Burgess Carroll and Agnes Edith Bellerby Carroll. He was a WWII veteran and graduate of Falls Business College...

Mrs. Kathryn Whitaker was born Kathryn Louise Nordquist on August 25, 1923 in Youngstown, Ohio to Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Nordquist. Ever passionate about her education, Mrs. Whitaker attended Cleveland College of Arts in Cleveland, Ohio; Spalding College in...

Kathryn Vanosdoll Collier graduated cum laude from Western Kentucky University in 1980. She received her bachelors degree in interior design. Kathy was born in Jefferson City, Mo in 1950. She moved to Bowling Green in 1975 where she soon began attending WKU. She was...

Mr. Kenneth E. Hall was born March 31, 1930. Ken graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1952 with a degree in Industrial Sciences. He is the retired chairman of Hall Contracting in Louisville, KY and Charlotte, North Carolina. His son, Mike, currently runs...

Dr. Kenneth Thomas Cann was born to Gladys Harpell and Kenneth Wilkins Cann. The New York native was a World War II Army veteran, where he served in the European Theatre of Operations in the 70th Division of the 1/274th Infantry. Kenneth had a prolific career as an...

Kevin Dwayne Bullington was born May 9, 1969 to James R. Bullington and Judith “Judy” Carol McCoy. Kevin’s vivacious spirit and love of life were his prominent characteristics, and this carried into school and onto the football field at Warren Central High School. He...

Mr. Gary (Rett) E. Dallas, Jr. and Mrs. Kimberly Ann Elliot Dallas were married June 13, 1992. Kim and Rett have two children together, John Carder and Abygail Dallas. As graduates of Western Kentucky University, Rett and Kim have strong ties to the University. Rett...

This fund was established by Kristen and Phillip Bale to benefit deserving students from Barren County who are attending Western Kentucky University. Dr. and Mrs. Bale are very involved in the Barren County community and are active volunteers at WKU. They both have...

The Rasdall family are longtime friends of WKU. For many years, L. D. Rasdall has been an avid and generous supporter of the University. Before retiring, Mr. Rasdall was employed by the Dana Corporation. Until her passing in 2006, Mr. Rasdall was married to Dr. Joyce...

Leon Page was born July 4, 1922 in Glasgow, Kentucky to Leo Page and Ora McFarland Page. Leon graduated from Glasgow High School in 1940. He attended and graduated from WKU, then Bowling Green Business University, in 1943, with degrees in accounting and business...

Dr. Leonard D. Brown began his Hilltopper legacy in the 50s. Originating from Bremen, Kentucky and a graduate of Bremen Consolidated High School in Muhlenberg County, he earned his bachelor’s degree from WKU in 1954. He continued his education, earning a Master of...

Levi James Alexander was born May 17, 1903 and was married to Bertha E. Fairchild Alexander, who was born June 11, 1903. Levi and Bertha were married until Bertha’s passing in 1969. Levi passed away a few years later in 1973. The couple had one son, Dr. James Estill...

Lis Moreno Cravens was born in El Salvador, Central America. At the age of 13, Lis moved to Owensboro, Kentucky, with a permanent resident visa to continue her education. She quickly learned English and became acquainted with the new culture. In high school, she was...

LJ Cross is the son of Dr. Joseph and Margery Cross of Elizabethtown Kentucky. LJ was born in Staunton Virginia in 1989, the first month of his life was spent in the NICU at the University of Virginia Medical Center fighting for his life and undergoing treatment for...

Louis Berman was born on December 29, 1953. Louis is a 1975 graduate of WKU, majoring in mass communications and business administration. While a student, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and Student Government Association. After graduating, he began...

Dr. Lowell Harrison was born in Russell Springs, Kentucky, on October 23, 1922, to Chester and Cecil Harrison. Dr. Harrison served in the Army during WWII and saw active duty as a combat engineer with the 104th Division in Europe. In 1946, he graduated from WKU with...

Loyce Spencer Chamness was born on June 20, 1900. Loyce was an Allen County, Kentucky, native but came to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to attend WKU. She remained a Bowling Green resident for the rest of her life. After graduating, she devoted the next 35 years of her...

Lieutenant Colonel Edward Lynn Butts was born to Louvella Proctor Whitney and Clyde Othoella Butts and was one of nine children. Although born in Mobile, Alabama, Edward was a Bowling Green, Kentucky, native. He had a long career in the military, proudly serving as a...

Lynn DeLaney Saunders was born in 1953 to Jack and Esther DeLaney. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Lynn was a double graduate of WKU. After graduating with a degree in graphic design in 1982, she worked as a photographer for the Department of News and Public...

Makala Darlene Rose Brumit was born September 4, 1971, to Amy Jones and Louie Rose. Makala was a 1989 graduate of Central City High School Class and a 1991 graduate of Madisonville Community College. She was a member of Good Shepherd Church in Owensboro for 15 years,...

This award was created in 2008 within the College Heights Foundation. Mr. Mike Simpson, a 1985 alumnus of WKU, established the fund in memory of his stepfather, Malone Gaynor. It provides support for deserving students enrolled at Western Kentucky University. This...