The Northwestern State University Foundation announces the Anne Barry Graves Endowed Superior Graduate Scholarship, a new fund dedicated to supporting graduate students in the Department of Biology and Microbiology. This scholarship, initiated with a $60,000 donation from Edna Anne Barry Graves of Lubbock, Texas, will be matched by the Louisiana Board of Regents, reaching a total endowment of $100,000.
“This tremendous gift will significantly impact future students and programs that are currently in development in the department. This donation will go a long way to helping us create opportunities for students,” said Dr. Chris Lyles, director of NSU’s School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, T he Anne Barry Graves Endowed Superior Graduate Scholarship is the first of its kind for NSU’s Department of Biology and Microbiology. The scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to graduate students pursuing advanced studies and research in biological sciences.
Graves created the scholarship through the NSU Foundation to honor her parents, Geneva “Bit” and Fredrick Barry. The Barrys were instrumental in supporting Edna and her brother’s educational journeys, including her brother’s medical school education. Graves wanted to acknowledge their contributions and support future students in their academic pursuits.