Celebrating 50-Year partnership with Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation

The university celebrated its 50-year partnership with the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation recently. Since 1973, the foundation has supported CSU healthcare students with more than $2,600,000 in funding.

Dr. Vicki Ball, dean of the College of Nursing said, “The pursuit of a BSN degree in nursing is perhaps one of the most challenging educational journeys.  As a professional discipline, nursing requires that students balance the demands of academics and clinical experiences while also demonstrating the highest degree of professionalism when caring for patients and families. In addition to tuition and room and board, nursing students have to purchase clinical uniforms and other professional equipment and maintain personal vehicles for transportation to and from clinical locations. This can be quite costly and stressful for the students. The LPW Foundation Scholarship program provides critical funding for these students to eliminate some of the financial burden associated with nursing school and allows them to focus on their studies and clinical experiences.  

The foundation, created in honor of Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans, a businesswoman and philanthropist, provides funds for Christian females in financial need in Southeastern states. 

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