Giving Back

UNC FacultySenate Establishes Scholarship to Help Single Parents

The University of Northern Colorado Faculty Senate recently established a new endowed scholarship. The Faculty Senate Scholarship Fund will benefit undergraduate single parents who need financial support and would otherwise not be able to attend college. Last fall, English Professor Norm Peercy offered to personally match any gift more than $500.

The scholarship was set up by the Faculty Senate to help with retention at the university. “The Faculty Senate members want to make an impact on student recruitment and retention. We see many undergraduate students who struggle to stay in school because they are single parents, yet still aspire to be great models for their children of lifelong learners and educated parents. We put this scholarship together to support those individuals who maintain both family and scholarly aspirations for their future, as well as their children’s,” said Francie Murry, professor of special education.

Anyone is welcome to make donations byvisiting the Team UNC website at Staff Giving.