Tributary Gifts

Honor someone you love with a tributary gift

In Honor of Gifts

Gifts to the College at Wise may be made in honor of a person or a special event in the life of a loved one. Many choose to honor a particular faculty member, classmate, their parents, or friends — anyone who has inspired them, challenged them, and helped them to grow. Others honor birthdays, anniversaries, and many other special occasions. Just be sure to indicate the full name of the person you wish to honor and the College will notify them of your kindness. Honorary gifts are listed below for the current fiscal year, July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

In Memory of Gifts

Gifts to the College may also be made in memory of a person who has affected the life of the donor or at the passing of a family, friend, or colleague. Memorial gifts are a beautiful and loving way to pay special tribute to a loved one. Please indicate the full name of the person and who you would like us to let know of your gift. Memorial gifts are listed below for the current fiscal year, July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.

Twinleaf Society Clock Personalized Pavers

Another possible way to give in honor of or in memory of someone is by making a contribution for a personalized brick to be placed at the Twinleaf Clock, which is conveniently located near the Chapel of All Faiths and across from Crockett Hall. Each brick is $500 and may include up to three lines of text that can include up to 18 characters each. Make a gift for a brick.

Campus Bench

Honor or memorialize your loved ones, favorite professors, coaches, or friends by purchasing a commemorative bench on campus. Your $1,000 gift supports the Campus Beautification Fund and helps enhance the shared spaces enjoyed by students, alumni, and visitors each year. Make a gift for a bench.

Prior Center Seats

Making a gift for a named seat gives you the opportunity to honor or memorialize your loved ones, favorite professors, coaches, or friends while supporting the College’s greatest needs. A nameplate in general seating is $500 and the C.M. “Bill” Gatton Chancellor’s Seating Box nameplates are $1,000. To make a gift for your nameplate today, complete the form and submit your order. Make a gift for a Prior Center seat.

In Honor of and In Memory of Gifts

(July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027)

In honor of Martha Blackburn for the Alpha Psi Chapter, Virginia State Organization, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Scholarship made by: 

• Alpha Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma

In memory of Joe Clippard for the Against All Odds Scholarship made by: 

• Wayne and Gwyn Bott
• Steve and Valerie Lawson

In memory of Carolyn Cummins for the Charles S. Perkins & Celestine Wright Perkins Scholarship made by: 

• Carol Alderman
• Richard and Rita Edwards
• Carolyn Gilliam
• Daniel and Constance Perkins

In honor of Freddie Mullins for the Freddie E. and Karen S. Mullins Scholarship Fund made by: 

• Freddie and Marnie Rae Mullins

In honor of Karen Mullins for the Freddie E. and Karen S. Mullins Scholarship Fund made by: 

• Freddie and Marnie Rae Mullins

In memory of Jack Phelps for the Greatest Needs made by: 

• Mark and Tonya Graham

In memory of Dana Sample for the Dana Sample Travel Scholarship made by: 

• Jeffery Hamilton

In memory of Jimmy Stewart for the Carroll Dale - Golf Tournament made by: 

• Jo Stewart

Updated August 10, 2026