Although they were both fortunate to receive scholarships while attending UWSP, there were none available to part-time students, such as Trish, through the School of Business and Economics. As a sign of their appreciation to UWSP for helping in their professional success, they established this scholarship to help part-time, non-traditional students with financial need who have responsibilities outside of school that make their pursuit of education challenging. KEVIN AND JORDAN ILE SCHOLARSHIP Kevin and Jordan Ile first met on campus at UW-Stevens Point as freshmen in 2015. Both Kevin and Jordan chose UW-Stevens Point as a result of program reputations, the central location of the university, and the on-campus culture. Spending six years in the Stevens Point area earning bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees at UWSP, Kevin and Jordan made a number of connections with other students and faculty members that they’ve held close as they relocated outside the area to follow career opportunities. Because of these meaningful connections and the impact UWSP has had on them personally and professionally, Kevin and Jordan were naturally encouraged to give back to students in need of additional financial support. NICKI (BETTERS) KIBBEL ’97 HOMECOMING SCHOLARSHIP This one-year scholarship was established during the 2023 UWSP Homecoming celebration to recognize a Sentry School alum and award a Sentry School student. This year we recognize Nicole Kibbel ’97. CLIFF KING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Clifford “Cliff” King was a 1983 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate and a passionate supporter of the university and Stevens Point community. Cliff strongly supported UW-Stevens Point in various ways including as a member of the Business Advisory Council. His efforts directly contributed to increasing the university’s prominence in the business community. Cliff always made time to engage with students and will be remembered for his bright smile and personable demeanor. Cliff passed away on May 8, 2021, at the age of 66. His family, including his wife, Karen, and children, Megan and Tom, are proud to continue Cliff’s legacy with UW- Stevens Point through this memorial scholarship.
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