Dr. Bill Stuart
The Longwood University Communication Studies department owes everything to Dr Bill Stuart. Dr. B, as he was known by all, was the first Communication Studies faculty member and founded the department in 2001.
The department mourned the loss of Dr. B on September 9th 2012 and the decision to start the Bill Stuart Memorial scholarship came out of the legacy that Dr B left behind at Longwood.
“I think the scholarship is a continuation of the generosity that he had. We can make sure that students who work hard, care about Longwood and Communication Studies like Dr B did can focus more on their learning.”
– Dr. Naomi Johnson
The presence of Dr. B rings through the hallways of Longwood’s Communication Studies Department in the same way his reach extended outside of the classroom. Dr. B presented himself to everyone as much more than just a professor; he had an infinite love for Longwood and he was a mentor and a parental figure for any student who needed help or guidance.
Kristen Perdue, Bill Stuart Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Communication Studies student Kristen Perdue is the first recipient of the Bill Stuart Memorial scholarship and is expected to graduate in May 2016 after completing her degree in three years.
“It’s a prestigious scholarship and knowing the impact that Dr. Stuart had on the Communication Studies Department and Longwood itself, I can only hope I have served his memory well as the first recipient.”
– Kristen Perdue
Kristen has been an exceptional student at Longwood, dedicating her time to the community as well as her studies. Perdue is currently a leader of Young Life at Fuqua, coached JV Softball at the school last year, and was a part of Longwood’s Big Siblings program.
The Bill Stuart Memorial scholarship is going to be awarded annually to Longwood Communication Studies students who epitomise the hard-work, values, and love for Longwood that reflect the attitudes that Dr. B had during his time at the university.