Marcus Rigby Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Jack M. Wilson, PhD, has served as the 25th president of the University of Massachusetts, since his appointment in 2004. Dr. Wilson is nationally and internationally known for his leadership in the reform of higher education programs. Wilson earned his bachelor’s degree at Thiel College in 1967, his master’s degree in 1970 and his doctorate in 1972 in Physics both from Kent State University. This scholarship was established by Dr. Jack Wilson in 1980 to commemorate and honor the career of Professor Marcus Rigby.