LHSON Hosts Annual Endowed Scholarship Celebration Dinner
The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) joined together in celebration of its annual LHSON Endowed Scholarship Celebration Dinner. Hosted on Thursday, November 05, 2026 at the LHSON Academic Building, over 100 guests gathered for a heartfelt evening as six new endowment plaques were presented.
Dean Tanya Sudia and Janis Kovar, Senior Development Director for the LHSON presented six plaques for new scholarship endowments that included:
Sheree L. Anshel Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Generously Given by Sheree L. Anchel
Becky Marguerite Baird Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Generously Given by Becky M. Baird
Debbie Turner McLeod and Don McLeod Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Generously Given by Debbie and Don McLeod
Dean Linda Treadaway Plank Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Generously Given by LHSON Board of Advocates, Alumni, Family and Friends
Nell Whiteside Starling Endowed Scholarship Fund in Nursing
Generously Given by Charles Whiteside
Jo Willoughby Terry and Dr. William F. Terry Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Generously Given by Jo and Dr. William F. Terry
“The LHSON is grateful to those that contributed to these endowments to make a meaningful difference in the lives of future Baylor nurses,” said Tanya Sudia, Dean of the LHSON. “Now, more than ever, the impact of nurses is felt worldwide. LHSON is leading the way by holistically preparing and educating students in mind and spirit to fulfill their calling.”
The evening provided a reception with a harp performance by Hannah Cooley, BSN, ’17 and LHSON faculty member. During the dinner and program opening remarks were shared by Dean Tanya Sudia, and Zach Pena, Associate Vice President for Development, Academic Units, Baylor University. The invocation was graciously given by Tony Brown, M.Div., Chaplain and Student Ministries Coordinator, LHSON followed by a panel interview: donor, C.J. Duvall; nursing student, Trinity Franklin, and board members, Lawren and Dominic Edwards.
The special evening also included words of inspiration from Janis Kovar, Senior Development Director of the LHSON. The evening concluded with a video presentation of Let Them See Jesus courtesy of Sandbox Productions and closing remarks by Dean Sudia.
Special thanks to the vendors and volunteers that helped make the evening possible, including: Ben O’Neal Photography, Restoration Design Co., Kristen Fields and Royal Catering.
To view photos from the evening, click here.