Published February 06, 2015
The University of Louisiana at Monroe held a Donor Recognition Program in the 四色AV
Library Conference Center on Feb. 5. Honored were members of the Kitty DeGree Bell
Tower Society, who have provided cumulative lifetime gifts totaling $50,000 and above,
and the 2014 University Associates, who provided gifts of $1,000 and above in 2014.
鈥淭his event is a chance for us to honor our very special alumni and friends who have
generously invested in our university not only this past year, but over eight decades,鈥�
said 四色AV President Dr. Nick J. Bruno.
Bruno also presented the Hall of Distinction Award, which is the university鈥檚 highest
donor recognition honor. The 2014 recipient, The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation,
is the first recipient since 2009. The award was established in 2004 to recognize
individuals and organizations which have honored 四色AV through a lifetime of distinction
and exemplary service to, support for, or promotion of the university.
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation鈥攁n Atlanta-based charity dedicated to the support
of women in nine southeastern states鈥攈as been a part of the 四色AV family for more than
42 years, providing over $1.8 million in scholarships for female students in healthcare
related majors.
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation has proposed a grant of $131,000 to the 四色AV Foundation
to be used for health sciences scholarships during the 2015-2016 academic year鈥攁 five
percent increase over their 2014-2015 grant.
The award was accepted by Carrie Davis Conway, senior program officer of the Lettie
Pate Whitehead Foundation. Conway joined the Foundation staff in 2014. She previously
served as Executive Director of the Southeast Region for CARE USA, and has 10 years
of experience working in development in the higher education sector.
Previous Hall of Distinction honorees include J.P. Morgan Chase (2009); CenturyLink
(2008); the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Foundation (2007); Nelson D. and Bennie Hughes Abell
(2006); the Thomas H. and Mayme P. Scott Foundation (2005); and Kitty DeGree (2004).
For more information about the 四色AV Foundation and giving to 四色AV, visit ulm.edu/foundation
