Our Donors

RON C. AND LYNNE L. PULLEY

RON C. AND LYNNE L. PULLEY

Ron Pulley and his wife Lynne first became involved with the UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in 2004 when they were awarded a grant proposal for meat research into the raising of yaks. In 2008, they funded a charitable gift annuity that supports...

ROSALIE FIELDS

ROSALIE FIELDS

Raised in Hat Creek and Lusk, Wyoming, Rosalie Fields started her college education at the University of Wyoming prior to transferring to Colorado to go to nursing school. After graduation, Rosalie had a full career practicing nursing in Wyoming, Michigan, Louisiana,...

ROSS RICHARDSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

ROSS RICHARDSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Ross Richardson, a Wyoming-native born in Sheridan, was dedicated to the state’s agriculture. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in crop science in 1961 and a master’s degree in agronomy in 1965 from the University of Wyoming. He served Wyoming agriculture as a crop...

R.S. Lowe Law Scholarship

R.S. Lowe Law Scholarship

Robert “Stan” Lowe was a community leader and veteran who served in World War II. Lowe’s life was characterized by years of service to his country and decades of service to his community, which included time spent plodding along in an oil tanker in the Pacific and...

SALZMAN-SHIPPEN SCHOLARSHIP

SALZMAN-SHIPPEN SCHOLARSHIP

Linnea Salzman Hill was a Wyoming native, born in Casper, Wyoming, and a member of the first graduating class of Kelly Walsh High School in 1967. She followed in her mother’s footsteps and attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1971. Linnea chose to...

SAM AND MARGARET KELLY WILDLIFE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

SAM AND MARGARET KELLY WILDLIFE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

Sam and Margaret Kelly were both born and raised in Wyoming. They both graduated from the University of Wyoming and resided in Rawlins for their entire married life. Sam, especially, has always had a soft spot for our beautiful country and the animals that inhabit...

SCHMALE BROTHERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

SCHMALE BROTHERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Brothers Emil C. and Oscar W. Schmale migrated to Medicine Bow, Wyoming, in the 1920s where they worked on the Ellis Ranch before filing on homesteads in the Shirley Basin. It was on Emil’s homestead on Difficulty Creek that ranch headquarters were established in...

Schuman Family President's Endowed Scholarship

Schuman Family President's Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Gerald E. “Jerry” Schuman is a Sheridan county, Wyoming native who schooled in Clearmont, Wyoming prior to receiving his bachelor’s degree in soil science from the University of Wyoming (UW) in 1966. Schuman worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...

SCOTT AND MARTHA HARRIS

SCOTT AND MARTHA HARRIS

Harris International Research Endowment Scott A. Harris graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1970 with a degree in International Studies and went on to earn a Ph.D. Degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His professional career...

Senator Michael B. and Diana Enzi Scholarship Fund

Senator Michael B. and Diana Enzi Scholarship Fund

Mike Enzi was born February 1, 1944 to Dorothy and Elmer Enzi in Bremerton, WA. While he wasn’t born in Wyoming, he always said he got there as quick as he could. He learned many lessons in his schooling in Thermopolis, Sheridan, George Washington University, and...

Sharon Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship for College of Law

Sharon Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship for College of Law

Sharon and Jim Fitzgerald founded The Fitzgerald Law Firm 1982. Over the course of her career, Sharon won 29 of the 30 appeals she argued in the Wyoming Supreme Court. The American Academy of Appellate Advocates recognized her skill and elected her to membership. Her...

Stewart and Edith Blunk Law Scholarship

Stewart and Edith Blunk Law Scholarship

Stewart Blunk graduated from University of Wyoming Law School in ‘94. He was honored as a distinguished alumni in 2005.

Strickland Family Wyoming Coop Unit Excellence Fund

Strickland Family Wyoming Coop Unit Excellence Fund

Dale and Paula Strickland live in Cheyenne, Wyoming and are loyal supporters of the University of Wyoming (UW) including its educational and athletic programs. Dale and Paula came to Wyoming from Tennessee. Paula was an elementary school teacher. Dale received his...

Susan M. Jacobson German Scholars Fund

Susan M. Jacobson German Scholars Fund

The Donors make this gift in memory of their late mother who was passionate about teaching German.

Terry Ratliff Scott Family Scholarship Program

Terry Ratliff Scott Family Scholarship Program

Brigadier General Robert “Bob” Reed Scott establishes this fund in conjunction with the support of and in memory of his late wife, Terry Lou Ratliff Scott. Terry was born in Cody, Wyoming and graduated from the University of Wyoming (UW) with B.A. in Education in...

The Black 14 Legacy Endowment

The Black 14 Legacy Endowment

The Black 14 are Jerome Berry, Tony Gibson, John Griffin, Lionel Grimes, Mel Hamilton, Ron Hill, Willie Hysaw, Jim Issac, Earl Lee, Tony McGee, Don Meadows, Ivie Moore, Joe Wil1iams, and Ted Williams. On October 17, 1969, the Black 14 were dismissed from the...

The C.E. “Bud” Webster and Lucille M. Webster Accounting Scholarship

The C.E. “Bud” Webster and Lucille M. Webster Accounting Scholarship

C.E. “Bud” Webster of Meeteetse and Lucille (Moncur) Webster of Worland met at the University of Wyoming as freshmen where they both majored in accounting and graduated together in 1935. Bud and Lucille were good friends and occasionally dated in college. Seven years...

The Donna Marburger, Jayne Jenkins, Ruth Campbell, Louise Thouin Physical Education Scholarship

The Donna Marburger, Jayne Jenkins, Ruth Campbell, Louise Thouin Physical Education Scholarship

In 1996, Donna Marburger established a scholarship in honor of Ruth Campbell and Louise Thouin who were her mentors and role models. Ruth Campbell came to the University of Wyoming in 1924 and served as Head of the Women’s Physical Education Department from that time...

The Honorable Joseph F. Maier Beyond the Classroom Fund

The Honorable Joseph F. Maier Beyond the Classroom Fund

Born Nov. 6, 1920, in Sheridan, he was the son of Edna (Fauver) and Joseph A. Maier; was raised on a ranch outside of town and educated in Sheridan; and often rode his pony, Peggy, to class. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1938, attended Compton Junior...

THE HONORABLE RANDALL B. LUTHI

THE HONORABLE RANDALL B. LUTHI

Randy Luthi believes that every student should have the opportunity to get a good education at an affordable price. He created three endowments to make that opportunity a reality for Lincoln County students. The scholarships he created support a general scholarship...

The Johnston-Rabou Trust for Student Support at the University of Wyoming

The Johnston-Rabou Trust for Student Support at the University of Wyoming

Charles “Chuck” Johnson is a Wyoming native with strong Wyoming family ties. Chuck grew up in California, and later served in the US Navy and Marine Corps. Chuck graduated from UW with a Pharmacy degree. After working as a pharmacist, Chuck got his real estate...

The Margaret C. "Peg" Tobin Excellence Award for Student Affairs

The Margaret C. "Peg" Tobin Excellence Award for Student Affairs

Margaret C. “Peg” Tobin (1920-2018) was the third child born to Peter J. and Margaret Tobin. She was raised primarily on the family ranch, near Midwest, WY. After graduating from Midwest Highschool, Peggy attended The University of Wyoming, receiving her bachelor’s...

The Mary Frances "Ricky" Blackstone and Jack Dieterich Scholarship

The Mary Frances "Ricky" Blackstone and Jack Dieterich Scholarship

Emerita Mary Frances Blackstone (Ricky) graduated from UCLA in 1942 with a B.A. in Latin and French. After accompanying her airforce husband through many states, they settled in Wyoming in 1958 with their three children. After graduation from UCLA, Ricky worked as an...

The Peter and Margaret Tobin Memorial Award

The Peter and Margaret Tobin Memorial Award

Peter and Margaret Tobin, immigrants from County Cork, Ireland in the early 1900’s, came to Midwest, Wyoming to ranch and raise their family. For many years they raised sheep and ran a successful ranching operation. Upon retirement, they took up permanent residence...

THE RICHARD AND JOYCE THORVALDSON CLARK SCHOLARSHIP

THE RICHARD AND JOYCE THORVALDSON CLARK SCHOLARSHIP

Richard (Dick) was reared on a ranch in Laramie County and graduated from Albin High School in 1958. Joyce lived in Rawlins and Cheyenne and graduated from Cheyenne Central in 1957. Both obtained undergraduate degrees from UW in 1962, she in Education and he in...

Thomas R. and Cheryl A. Templeton Scholarship

Thomas R. and Cheryl A. Templeton Scholarship

T.J. DUNNEWALD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

T.J. DUNNEWALD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

T.J. Dunnewald was a soil scientist with the University of Wyoming from 1925 to 1951. During this period he conducted soil survey investigations throughout the state, delineating problem areas for irrigation, reclamation, and soil improvement. T.J. Dunnewald retired...

TODD EUSTACE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

TODD EUSTACE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Although a resident of Texas, Todd Eustace had a great love for Wyoming. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science at the University of Wyoming. As a student, he was an active member of the UW Livestock Judging Team and the Wool Judging...

TOM WHITSON SCHOLARSHIP

TOM WHITSON SCHOLARSHIP

Tom Whitson spent 22 years in Cooperative Extension Service work with the University of Wyoming. As a weed specialist, Tom’s research focused on controlling noxious weeds such as Russian knapweed, leafy spurge, and musk thistle. He also serves as editor of Weeds of...

UW "JACK" RADICHAL SCHOLARSHIP

UW "JACK" RADICHAL SCHOLARSHIP

In 2003, the college received a bequest from Mrs. Ardis Radichal to establish the UW “Jack” Radichal scholarship fund. Mr. and Mrs. Radichal ranched for many years in the Wheatland canyon and were well known in both Albany and Platte counties. Jack Radichal graduated...