VERNA J. HITCHCOCK SCHOLARSHIP

Raised in Idaho, Verna J. Hitchcock received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho and a master’s degree from the University of Wyoming. She is well known by several generations of Wyoming families for her home economics extension work. Verna served as state leader, professor, and head of the University of Wyoming Department of Home Economics. She was named professor emeritus upon her retirement, and continued her involvement with home economics in Laramie and at the national level through the American Home Economics Association and Phi Upsilon Omicron honor society. Funds for this scholarship are made available through donations from the University of Wyoming alumni, student organizations, and Verna’s friends.