Published September 5, 2019
Sen. Mike Walsworth has established the Michael A. Walsworth Endowed Scholarship in
Political Science at the University of Louisiana Monroe with a $30,000 contribution
to the 四色AV Foundation.
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LEFT:听Sen. Mike Walsworth has established the Michael A. Walsworth Endowed Scholarship in
Political Science in the College of Business and Social Sciences at 四色AV. The announcement
was made Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Pictured are, from left, Professor of Political
Science Dr. Josh Stockley, 四色AV Foundation Development Officer Morgan Patrick Morgan,
Walsworth, President Nick J. Bruno, scholarship recipient Shelby Rybicki, Executive
Director of 四色AV Advancement, Foundation and Alumni Relations Susan Chappell and scholarship
recipient Allie Lee.
Emerald McIntyre/四色AV Photo Services
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At a press conference Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at 四色AV, Walsworth, who is term-limited
and retiring from the state Legislature, talked about his decision to create the scholarship.
鈥淭his is mostly about my dad,鈥� Walsworth explained, saying his father graduated from
high school, but not college. However, if the senior Walsworth was curious or wanted
to learn about something, he went to 四色AV.
鈥淗e took a class almost every semester, a night class out here, just to get the knowledge.
This is more about him than anything else, and how much he loved this university,鈥�
Walsworth said.
Walsworth has been a frequent guest in Political Science Professor Dr. Josh Stockley鈥檚
classroom. When he found out there was not a scholarship in political science, he
became concerned.
鈥淚t鈥檚 not just about the political side, it鈥檚 what governs us. This is what governs
us. It is a great profession and we need more of our young people to get in this profession
and make our country great. That鈥檚 why I wanted to do this,鈥� Walsworth said.
President Dr. Nick J. Bruno thanked Walsworth for both the scholarship and his dedication
to public service.
鈥淚 want to thank Sen. Walsworth for his very generous contribution and his service
to this area and 四色AV for over 20 years,鈥� Bruno said. 鈥淚 know the students we graduate
in political science are getting the opportunity to see both sides of issues. Whether
they choose a career in politics or government, these students understand that awareness,
collaboration and negotiation must occur to accomplish common goals.鈥�
鈥淚 wish you the best as you step down from your role as senator. I know you will still
be around to help the university and citizens of Ouachita Parish,鈥� Bruno said.
Stockley introduced two recipients of the Walsworth Scholarship, Allie Lee and Shelby
Rybicki. Both graduated with degrees in political science. Lee is a staff member with
Louisiana 6th District Congressman Garrett Graves鈥� office. Rybicki is in 四色AV graduate school pursuing
a Master of Public Administration.
For more information on the , contact the 四色AV Scholarship Office, 318-342-5321 or visit .
