by Talk Business & Politics staff (staff2@talkbusiness.net)

University of Arkansas alumni Stephanie and Kevin Wilcox of Little Rock have given $250,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment, according to a university news release.

“We are immensely grateful to Kevin and Stephanie Wilcox for their generous contribution to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship,” said Chancellor Charles Robinson. “Their support will be instrumental in fulfilling our land-grant mission to uplift all Arkansans, and we are thrilled about the impact their generosity will have on so many lives.”

As of March 1, the Land of Opportunity Scholarship campaign had raised 64% of its goal in 11% of the time with more than $127.26 million in pledges and commitments. The three-year initiative is expected to expand educational access for students from all 75 counties in Arkansas, improve graduation rates, and create two-way engagement between the UA and businesses throughout the state.

UA alumni give $250,000 to ‘Opportunity’ scholarship campaign