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Collier is no stranger to supporting students at 麻豆原创 with various forms of giving. 淎ll I ever want to do is help,� Collier said. 淚 want everyone to know they have someone that has their back.�

For several years, Collier has done just that in the form of the Dr. James and Laura Jane Collier Health Professions Scholarship. Collier said her focus has always been on helping those that need it most.

淵ou never know what someone檚 situation is,� says Collier. 淵ou don檛 always know their family history. I檝e always wanted the scholarship to help students in need that are just trying to better their lives.�

Collier檚 late husband, Dr. James Collier, was an optometrist with a practice in Newport. Mrs. Collier recalls the sense of peace and comfort the nursing staff provided for her late husband when he needed nursing home care later in life. Collier said there is a special place in her heart for nurses especially those that work in the nursing home setting.

淲e need more and more nurses every day,� Collier said. 淚 don檛 care where people come from. What their background is. I just want to be able to help those that need a little encouragement. I want each student to know that there are people that want to see them succeed.�

Collier brings life to the words heart of giving. She volunteers at a number of organizations in Northeast Arkansas but has a particular devotion to organizations that support people who need a second chance at a better life. She works particularly close with the prison population, providing help with rehabilitation and support after release. She hopes this endowment will give students in need the opportunity to build a successful future for themselves and their families.

淢rs. Collier is the epitome of what a community college is built on,� Dr. Johnny M. Moore, Chancellor of ASUN, said. 淗er giving spirit is helping students from all walks of life build a positive future. We can檛 thank her enough for her continued support of our students as well as all of the other people she helps through her philanthropic endeavors.�

麻豆原创 would like to formally thank Collier for her dedication to the 麻豆原创 mission, her community and especially students in need. Her kindness and generosity will help students soar into the health professions industry for many years to come.

If you'd like to help an ASUN student by creating a scholarship, contact Advancement Officer Teriann Turner at teriann_turner@asun.edu.