Quisenberrys Create
Scholarship Fund with $300,000 Legacy Commitment
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March 2010―Sharron and
Larry Quisenberry look back on the solid
educational foundation they received at Truman
State University as a springboard to a
distinguished career in higher education. That
first-class education, plus a family tradition
with the University, has spurred the Ames, Iowa,
couple to give back to Truman State University
in a most significant way.
The Quisenberrys, both 1966 graduates of Truman,
have provided a legacy gift through their estate
estimated at $300,000 to create the Larry and
Sharron Quisenberry Scholarship in Business and
Science. They will also build the endowment with
current contributions as well.
“Truman State University provided us with a
first-class education and inspiration that has
lasted a lifetime,” said Sharron, who is the
vice president for research and economic
development at Iowa State University. “I had my
choice of universities and scholarships because
I was valedictorian of my class, but chose
Truman because of my family history. It was the
right decision.”
The solid science foundation Sharron received
subsequently led to an MA in environmental
biology and an MS and a PhD in entomology. Her
early career teaching positions included faculty
roles at the University of Idaho and Louisiana
State University, followed by eight years in
departmental administration and 10 years in
deanships at Montana State University and
Virginia Tech University.
She is nationally and internationally recognized
for her expertise in plant/insect interactions
and plant resistance to insects. Sharron is a
fellow of the Entomological Society of America
and served as president of the society in 2000.
She was appointed to the Board for International
Food and Agriculture Development and also served
on the National Academy of Sciences’ Board of
Agriculture.
Sharron credits two Truman faculty members with
life-changing impact. “Dr. John D. Black was my
mentor and became a lifelong friend. He guided
me through some very tumultuous times in my life
and inspired me to believe in myself and my
intellect. Dr. Ruth Towne was also an
inspiration and role model for young women. She
was our Delta Zeta advisor and taught us
integrity and the importance of education.”
Larry Quisenberry serves as program coordinator
in the office of the executive vice president
and provost at Iowa State University. He
received a BS in business education at Truman in
1966, an MS in educational administration from
Truman in 1975, and a PhD in general school
administration from the University of Missouri
in 1978. Two of Larry’s mentors at Truman were
Eugene Croarkin and Dr. Clifton Bell.
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Sharron (Bailey)
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