Emporia State celebrates generosity of alumnus

Dick Hawk's gift will be used to assist Emporia State students who have financial need.
Dick Hawk's gift will be used to assist Emporia State students who have financial need. | File photo

Emporia State University has received a donation from Richard C. “Dick” Hawk, a 2015 Emporia State Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.

Hawk said he was able to become a Hornet in the 1950s when the university offered him a $100 scholarship, His donation will, in turn, be used to assist Emporia State students who have financial need.

Emporia State University was founded in 1863.