Stories of Giving
The story behind every donation to the College of Social Work is different. Some gifts are made in honor of a loved one, while others are made to advance research in a particular area. Some gifts provide immediate support, and some are designed to create change across generations. Read on to find out why some of the College of Social Work’s generous donors decided to invest in the future of social work.
Robin Arnold-Williams
Fulfilling a Dream
When Robin Arnold-Williams passed away in 2017, her husband, John Williams, decided to fulfill her dream of creating a scholarship at the University of Utah College of Social Work.
An Unexpected Journey for a
Young Wartime Waitress
When a young Chris Wellington crossed the Atlantic Ocean with $60 in her pocket, she could not have imagined she would later establish a scholarship for students at the University of Utah.
How Six Decades of Friendship Became a Scholarship to Span Generations of Students
Fifth graders Hank Liese and Colin Brown met at the American School in the Philippines. Nearly 60 years later, Mr. Brown announced he wanted to name a scholarship in honor of his friend.