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Libby Finch loved to travel, and she organized and conducted trips to Europe during the 50’s and 60’s for college students, many of whom were attending the University of Arkansas. Now, students at the University will have a new opportunity to gain insight and experience through a study abroad travel award that memorializes Mrs. Finch.
Curtis Finch, Jr., Les Finch, and their wives Jackye and Jerrie of Little Rock have made a $250,000 gift to establish an endowed travel award to honor their mother through the Libby Finch Study Abroad Award in the Honors College. This will be matched by an additional $250,000 available through the Matching Gift Program made possible by the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation’s $300 million gift to the University of Arkansas which provides funds for endowments that show promise for enhancing economic competitiveness in Arkansas and for the Honors College.
The Libby Finch Study Abroad Award in the Honors College will be available to Honors College students with preference given to students who would not otherwise be able to participate in study abroad opportunities without financial support and plan to be engaged in semester-long or year-long study abroad in accredited programs in Europe and the United Kingdom. The number of students benefiting from the Libby Finch Study Abroad Award in the Honors College may vary depending on need and opportunity.