Ruth I. Kolpin Broadcast Journalism Endowed Scholarship

Students majoring in Mass Communications with an emphasis on broadcasting  benefit from a generous donation establishing an endowed scholarship at Missouri Southern State University.  The Ruth I. Kolpin Foundation Board of Directors have approved a scholarship, to be known as the Ruth I. Kolpin Broadcast Journalism Endowed Scholarship Fund.  The generous donation will allow for a substantial annual scholarship for deserving students, to be provided from the income of the principal amount of the endowment.

The third year recipients of the Ruth I Kolpin Endowed Scholarships were:  Megan Harrison and Danielle Dunn.  The scholarships were awarded at an Awards Program of the  Communication Department held on May 9, 2006 at Missouri Southern State University. 

The second recipient of the Ruth I Kolpin Endowed Scholarship was Brett Gilbertson.  Brett received the scholarship at the Communication banquet on April 28, 2005.

The scholarship was presented to Brett by Mrs. Ruth I. Kolpin-Rubison.

The first recipient of the Ruth I. Kolpin Endowed Scholarship was Darren Gibbs.  Darren received the scholarship at the Communication banquet on May 8, 2004. 

The scholarship was presented to Darren by Mrs. Ruth I. Kolpin-Rubison. 

Ruth Kolpin-Rubison is one of Southwest Missouri’s pioneers in broadcasting.  Her long career included work in radio, television and cable television in two states.  She was recognized as the recipient of the first Pioneer Broadcaster Award from Missouri Southern in 1997.  The award recognizes individuals who made significant contributions to the development of the local broadcast industry.

Dr. Jay Moorman said, "The Department of Communications is thrilled to have this recognition of our program.  We are excited that Mrs. Kolpin-Rubison's timely contribution will enable deserving students in the future to follow her example of hard work and broadcasting skill."