 The scholarship was established in memory of
Debra Mills Ackerman by her husband, Wayne Ackerman of Lincoln. A
Clinton native and Lincoln College graduate, Debra died in May at
the age of 58. She had worked at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
in Lincoln for 37 years as a pain management coordinator and
surgical staff nurse.
"We are very grateful to the Ackerman family for their generous
donation in Debra’s honor. As an institution, we feel privileged to
count Debra among our alumni," said Kerri Taylor, Lincoln College
coordinator of alumni relations. "During her career as a surgical
nurse and in pain management, she was regarded for her dedication
and compassion for her patients, professionalism and leadership.
"Lincoln College had a significant impact on Debra, and through
this scholarship, that impact will be multiplied to scholarship
recipients for years to come."
High school graduates who have been active members of the DeWitt
County 4-H will be given first preference. If no scholarship
applicant has that background, then preference will be given to
students who plan to study pre-nursing at Lincoln College.
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For more information on the scholarship, contact the admissions
office at Lincoln College Admissions Office, 800-569-0556, or visit
the website at
http://www.lincolncollege.edu/
financialaid/types-of-aid/scholarships/endowed/. Applications for the scholarship are
also available at the DeWitt County Extension office, 8425 Katie
Road in Clinton.
[Text from file received from
Lincoln College]
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