(Pictured front row: Taylor Postin, Nursing Student; Jerry Cox; Kate Fopay, Nursing Student. Back row: Julie Bullard, Program Advisor – Allied Health; Brianna Trowbridge, Nursing Instructor; Andy Flemer, Chief Executive Officer at Fairfield Memorial Hospital; Tracy Hicks, Department Head of Nursing/Instructor; Casey Atteberry, Nursing Student; John Paul, Nursing Student; Brittney Wiggins, Nursing Student; Brittany Rose, Nursing Instructor; David Savage, Frontier Community College Foundation Member; Hollie Barrett, Chief Nursing Officer at Fairfield Memorial Hospital; Dr. Sharmila Kakac, President of Frontier Community College and Vice Chancellor of Business & Industry; Luke Harl, Frontier Community College Foundation President.)
Jerry Cox has once again demonstrated his remarkable generosity by presenting his 109th scholarship, continuing his investment in the future of nursing students at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, Olney Central College, and Frontier Community College.
Through his ongoing support, Cox has helped open doors for countless nursing students, investing not only in their education but also in the long-term health and well-being of the community.
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has shown a strong interest in working with Cox to help connect interested students with potential employment opportunities at the hospital. This partnership helps create valuable career pathways for students while supporting the region’s growing need for healthcare professionals.
Cox’s passion for both higher education and the community remains strong. What began as a small contribution in honor of his mother, Clemence Elizabeth Cox, has grown into a meaningful and lasting investment in the community. Through his continued generosity, students are able to receive additional financial support while also building connections with local healthcare leaders.
Students are always grateful for the opportunity to meet Cox and share their plans for the future as they prepare to enter the nursing profession.