Arkansas State University has a new reason to celebrate: the Towery family has established a scholarship in honor of a longtime A-State educator, ensuring that the legacy of dedicated teaching lives on for future generations of Red Wolves.

Scholarship endowments like this one represent some of the most meaningful gifts a family can make to a university community. By creating a named award, the Towery family is not only paying tribute to an educator who clearly made a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike, but also opening doors for deserving students who will benefit from the financial support for years to come.

Arkansas State University, located in Jonesboro, has long been a cornerstone of higher education in the Mid-South region. Faculty members who dedicate their careers to shaping young minds leave an impression that extends far beyond the classroom, and the Towery family’s generous gesture is a testament to the difference one educator can make.

Scholarships funded by private family gifts help bridge the gap for students who might otherwise struggle to afford a college education. They also strengthen the bond between the university and the broader Jonesboro community, reminding everyone that the people who teach, mentor, and inspire are worth honoring in lasting, tangible ways.

Details about the specific scholarship criteria and the educator being honored were reported by Jonesboro Right Now, reflecting the community’s pride in recognizing those who have given so much to A-State and its students.

It’s a heartwarming reminder that in Jonesboro, the contributions of educators don’t go unnoticed — and that families who have been touched by great teaching are eager to pay that gift forward to the next generation of students walking through A-State’s doors.

Sources: Jonesboro Right Now