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The Jack White Student Luncheon, held in the University Center, was attended by recipients of Presidential Scholarships established by White and his wife, the late Dorothy Fay White. Honored as UT Tyler Patriots of the Year in 1990, the Whites have been dedicated to the academic and cultural life of the university for many years. Among their numerous contributions, they established a total of 12 endowed Presidential Scholarships at UT Tyler, a number unequaled by any one contributor. During the luncheon, scholarship recipients visited with White and expressed their appreciation for his generosity. “I will be the first in my family to graduate with my bachelor’s degree, thanks to Jack White,’’ said Michelle Williams, a junior marketing major. “Without this scholarship, I don’t think I would be able to make it.’’ “It has been very nice to not have to worry about finances in college,’’ Kara Sharman, a senior majoring in applied arts and sciences, said. “I have been able to focus on my grades.’’ Photo: Jack White and UT Tyler President Rodney Mabry (sitting, L-R) with Presidential Scholarship recipients.
Contact person: Emily Battle, (903) 565-5604
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UT
Tyler held a Presidential Scholarship luncheon honoring benefactor
Jack White on Friday.