National Scholarship Month - Marica K. Broshous Memorial Scholarship

In celebration of National Scholarship Month, this November the University of Dubuque is sharing the stories of investors who are creating brighter futures and the stories students who have benefited.

The Marcia K. Broshous Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of a cherished wife, friend, and community advocate. Marcia's devoted husband, Bob Broshous (MBA'05), vice president of enrollment management and dean of admission at the University of Dubuque, funded the scholarship in celebration of Marcia's commitment to education, compassion, and service.

"My late wife, Marcia, was so supportive of my work and my career in recruiting and enrolling students," Bob said. "She recognized the value of higher education and was excited to hear about our students' successes and accomplishments."

Marcia passed away in July 2022 from a sudden illness. The Marcia K. Broshous Memorial Scholarship supports students who are from Galena, Illinois, and/or Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Marcia grew up in Galena and graduated from Galena High School.

"This scholarship is a reflection of Marcia's support for the benefits of higher education," Bob said.

Avery Engle, a junior chemistry major from Galena, is one of two students who received the scholarship this academic year.

"When I first found out that I had received the Marcia K. Broshous Memorial Scholarship, I was beyond excited and extremely grateful," Avery said. "This scholarship has impacted me by relieving some additional stress from my college life. It took away some of the financial stress that comes with school and has given me the opportunity to stress less about tuition and focus more on my schooling."

She appreciates her professors and their commitment to her and others on campus.

"It is a wonderful learning environment, and all my professors have been so helpful with any questions I might have," Avery said. "They are all very welcoming for new students on campus as well, which helped a lot for me being a transfer student!"

Bob has lofty dreams for the students impacted by the scholarship named for his beloved Marcia.

"I hope that students who receive this scholarship will realize their ambitions, live a wonderful life, and pay it forward," Bob said.

Interested in learning more about investment and giving opportunities? Visit www.dbq.edu/givingtoud/, call 563.589.3158, or email UDAdvancement@dbq.edu.