Estate gift honors Beatrice Cornwell’s legacy and supports non-traditional students at Murray State University’s Paducah Regional Campus

Estate gift honors Beatrice Cornwell’s legacy and supports non-traditional students at Murray State University’s Paducah Regional Campus09/30/2026This week would have been Beatrice Cornwell’s 85th birthday, and Murray State University is announcing a generous estate gift of $277,670.25 to support the Beatrice Johnson Cornwell Scholarship, creating a lasting source of financial assistance for non-traditional students pursuing their degrees through the Murray State University Paducah Regional Campus.Dr. Tina Bernot Beatrice Cornwell's sisters and administration pose with scholarship check

Beatrice Cornwell's sisters and administration pose with scholarship check

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