The Barbara Inch Scholarship
Dr. Barbara Inch Scholarship for Non-Traditional women
Recently, Dr. Barbara Inch, UWSP Continuing Education, retired following 31 years of service with the University. She was not interested in receiving lots of retirement gifts, but she was interested in how she might be able to stay in contact with the University in a meaningful way during her retirement years.
Barbara provided the initial funding to set up the "Dr. Barbara Inch Non-Traditional Scholarship for Women" in the College of Professional Studies. Barbara will serve on the selection committee and present the award at the annual awards banquet. Two of Barbara's degrees were in Home Economics and Education, so the scholarship will rotate among the Education, Family and Consumer Education, and Interior Architecture Departments according to Barbara's wishes.
Barbara's friends, colleagues and relatives contributed to the scholarship fund as their retirement gifts to Barbara. What a wonderful way to honor Barbara, to help students and provide a way for Barb to fulfill her desire to stay involved with the University! Our students will benefit not only financially, but also from their contact with Dr. Inch. Our Programs are enriched by the involvement of such talented retirees and alumni who find meaning in providing service to others.
We in development are blessed because we have the opportunity to associate with people like Barbara Inch. We join these special alumni and friends to do important work and make the world a better place. Barbara's story is just one example of how giving to the College gives back in so many ways.