The Columbia State Community College Foundation recently established a new nursing scholarship endowment in honor of Nancy Coghlan.

Thomas Coghlan created the endowed scholarship in memory and honor of his wife, Nancy Johnson Coghlan. Mrs. Coghlan was born in Hickman County, but raised in Santa Fe and Columbia where she eventually graduated from Central High School. After completing post-secondary training, she worked as a registered nurse for thirty years and was very active in the community.

“We thank Mr. Coghlan for honoring his wife’s memory by helping students that want to become nurses,” said Bethany Lay, Columbia State vice president for advancement and executive director of the Columbia State Foundation. “By so doing, many people in our communities will be helped. Columbia State’s health sciences programs are strong and skilled, caring nurses are needed.”

The scholarship will assist Columbia State students from Maury or Hickman Counties that have been accepted into the nursing program.

The Columbia State Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports and partners with the college to positively impact student success and the communities in which it serves.