Arkansas State University-Beebe celebrated student achievement and donor generosity during its Celebration of Scholars events held Nov. 12 on the Heber Springs campus and Nov. 13 in the Centennial Bank Gymnasium on the Beebe campus. Students receiving privately funded foundation scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year had the opportunity to meet and personally thank the donors whose support is shaping their educational journey.
This year, more than $95,000 in private scholarships were awarded to students representing all ASU-Beebe locations, including Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, and the Little Rock Air Force Base.
ASU-Beebe leaders emphasized that each scholarship is made possible by community members, families, foundations, and organizations committed to helping students succeed.
“We congratulate these high-achieving scholarship recipients,” said Andrea Cole, associate vice chancellor of Institutional Advancement. “We are also grateful for the generosity of the donors for making these scholarships possible.”
Honoring Students Across Every ASU-Beebe Campus
The celebration recognized scholarship recipients from a wide range of academic programs—including agriculture, business, health sciences, education, liberal arts, technology, and veterinary technology. The scholarships support students based on academic excellence, leadership, financial need, community involvement, and dedication to their field of study.
A Legacy of Giving: Dozens of Scholarships Awarded
Students received awards from long-standing endowments, memorial funds, community organizations, and family foundations. A wide variety of scholarships were celebrated, including:
ASU-Beebe Development Council Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to Taylor Lenderman of Carlisle (health sciences) and Carlie McMullen of Judsonia (liberal arts & sciences).
ASU-Beebe General Scholarship
Awarded to Hope Branch of Batesville, a Veterinary Technology major.
ASUB Heber Springs General Scholarship
Awarded to Seth Maisch of Heber Springs, Computer Systems & Networking Technology.
Ben T. and Edith M. Eoff Family Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to Joshua Gullahorn of Cabot and Abbey Baker of Quitman, supporting students in agriculture and liberal arts.
Brenda Shurley Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to Shae Ballard of Rose Bud, education major.
Brinkley Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to Christen Burton of Heber Springs, early childhood education.
Charlotte Lacy Educational Leadership Scholarship
Awarded to Betty Whitehurst of Heber Springs, early childhood education.
Chuck Wisdom Jr. Agricultural Heritage Scholarship
Awarded to John Shaver of Patterson, agriculture major.
Col. Vernon H. and Mary Wold Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to Tatiana Garcia of Heber Springs, health sciences.
Dr. Ruth Couch Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to multiple students across agriculture, business, liberal arts, and education programs.
SGT Jason M. Swindle Veterans Legacy Scholarship
Awarded to Jennifer Ablan of North Little Rock, business technology.
Steven Storm Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to James “Tyler” Jennings of Heber Springs, business major.
These are only a few of the many scholarships awarded at the event, each one representing a personal story of generosity, mentorship, and investment in Arkansas’ future workforce.
Supporting Future Students
The ASU-Beebe Foundation continues to work with donors and community partners to expand scholarship offerings and ensure more students have access to higher education.
Students interested in applying for scholarships can visit www.asub.edu
and click Scholarships under Admissions & Aid.
Those who wish to establish or contribute to a scholarship may contact the ASU-Beebe Office of Institutional Advancement at (501) 882-8855 or visit www.asub.edu/donation-form/
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