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November 21, 2005
Scholarship to Honor Community Leaders
Established
at Clarion University–Venango Campus
OIL CITY, PA—Trustees of the Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips
Charitable Trust have established an endowed scholarship at Clarion
University–Venango Campus in memory of two long-time Phillips trustees,
William J. McFate and Judge William E. Breene.
“My university colleagues and I are deeply grateful for the
ongoing generous support of the Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips
Charitable Trust,” said Dr. Christopher M. Reber, executive dean of the
campus, “and we are honored that they chose this way to recognize the
important contributions of Mr. McFate and Judge Breene. These
extraordinary men served the Phillips Trust and the entire community with
distinction for many years and are an example to us all. During their
tenures as trustees and after, the Phillips Trust provided life-changing
scholarship funding and support for the Venango Campus student apartment
complex and other university projects.”
The new scholarship endowment benefits students entering
fields of study in health-related professions who have demonstrated
financial need and academic merit. It was created by the Phillips Trust
with an initial grant of $200,000 and is open to additional contributions
from others.
“The Trustees are happy to have a part in the success of
Venango Campus and are particularly pleased to contribute to the growth of
the health-related fields of study, something which was very important to
Dr. Phillips,” said Phillips Trustee Robert W. McFate. “Our hope is that
this scholarship will continue to grow through the support of others and
will encourage more students to pursue careers in health care. In this
way, the scholarship will also help to fill an increasingly critical need
for health professionals in our region and beyond.”
Clarion University-Venango
Campus, located in Oil City, PA, is the oldest regional campus in
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. The campus provides
high-quality educational programs and personalized services to help
students succeed. Students can earn an associate degree, a bachelor’s or
master’s degree in select areas, obtain a one-year certificate or
participate in a variety of professional development and personal
enrichment courses. The campus is home to Clarion University’s School of
Nursing and Allied Health and its Department of Applied Technology.
Clarion University-Venango Campus
is committed to serving the needs of the community.
1801 West First Street, Oil City, PA 16301
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