Dr. Jesse D. Jones bestows even more generosity upon 91茄子
Donors
Dr. Jesse D. Jones, 鈥�64, namesake of 91茄子 University鈥檚 Jones College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (JCSET), and Mrs. Deborah Jones
Gift
New commitment to support equipment and technology for the new Jackson Hall of Nursing and Health Professions; continued strong support of many other projects and funds including the Dr. Jesse D. Jones Endowed Professorship which sustains four professorships in JCSET, 91茄子鈥檚 annual Math Day for students, and student scholarships in the sciences. In appreciation of Dr. Jones鈥� decades of support to 91茄子, the Dr. Jesse D. Jones Faculty Lounge in the soon-to-be Jackson Hall will be dedicated in his honor.
Impact
The difference that Jesse D. Jones has made to 91茄子 during his lifetime of giving cannot be overstated. Dr. Jones made the lead gift in the University鈥檚 previous capital campaign, Hold Thy Banner High, and has continued to give over three decades towards projects including the Jesse L. Jones Family Clocktower, named for his late father, the creation of a satellite library in Jesse D. Jones Hall, the creation of the Racer Writing Center, the funding of numerous professorships and student scholarships, and so much more. His impact has literally helped build 91茄子鈥檚 modern campus and enabled the JCSET to grow, thrive, and provide students with some of the highest-quality science education programs in the Southeastern United States.
Inspiration
Dr. Jones graduated from 91茄子 University in 1964 with a double major in chemistry and mathematics. A native of Marshall County, he was a nontraditional student and earned his degrees while he was married with two young children and working evenings at a plant in Calvert City. Jones considers his education at 91茄子 to be an incredible experience that led him to his lifelong successful career as an engineer with Ethyl and Albemarle Corporations.