Virginia L. King
University of the Ozarks of Clarksville said Tuesday that has received a bequest of $740,000 from the estate of Virginia L. King, who died last year in Fayetteville.
The private university said the money will endow a fund for students pursuing study abroad and international program opportunities.
The university said King, who died at 94, was a long-time supporter of Ozarks, giving nearly $1 million to the university in her lifetime for scholarships and academic opportunities for students.
The new King Endowment for International Study will help students who want to take part in international programs and conferences, internships and volunteer projects, the university said.
“Ms. King had a passion for students and for the transformational effect that can come from students having the opportunities to travel and to study abroad,” UO President Richard Dunsworth said. “She has left an amazing legacy at Ozarks and her gift with continue to impact students for many years.”
King had a long career with the U.S. State Department and served at embassies overseas and in Washington, D.C. An avid traveler and art collector, she donated much of her art collection to the university.
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