King Gift Expands Access to Higher Education for Arkansas Students
U of A alumna Debbie Shearer King and her husband, William, have committed $50,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship endowment at the University of Arkansas.
The gift will support Arkansas students by addressing the critical funding gap that can limit access to higher education.
The Land of Opportunity Scholarship campaign, a three-year initiative launched in November 2024, seeks to expand educational access for students from all 75 Arkansas counties.
The scholarship represents more than financial support
for Debbie and William. Author summary: Gift supports education.