Craig V. Evans Memorial Debate Scholarship Established

Alumna Elizabeth Evans (’52, ’60) recently made a gift of $25,000 to establish the Craig V. Evans Memorial Debate Scholarship in memory of her late son, Craig Evans (’75).

Craig graduated valedictorian, summa cum laude, from Truman State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in law enforcement and corrections, and a minor in speech. He was a member of Blue Key, active in ROTC for four years and a member of the debate team. At the time of his death, Craig served as general counsel for the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Elizabeth Evans graduated from Truman State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, and a Master of Arts degree in elementary education. She retired from teaching at Truman in 1988, and was given the title of assistant professor emerita of education. Elizabeth had been an educator for 49 years, including 29 years of service to the Truman community.

The Craig V. Evans Memorial Debate Scholarship will be awarded to a member of the Forensic Union, Truman's intercollegiate debate and speech team, who has a grade point average of 3.75 or higher, and who is a student of integrity.

Contact the Office of Advancement at 785.4133, for more information on the Craig V. Evans Memorial Debate Scholarship, or to obtain information on establishing a scholarship at Truman.