Zippy Scholarship receives boost

09/10/2020

Phyllis Berry, a 1939 UA graduate who will be celebrating her 105th birthday on June 19, made a generous gift supporting The James R. and Phyllis C. Berry Zippy Endowed Scholarship.

UA graduate Phyllis Berry sits with Zippy

Zippy and Phyllis Berry '39

This initiative supports students who portray Zippy and was started as a unique way to honor the Berry family legacy at UA. A portion of the gift will sponsor a table at the October Sesquicentennial Gala. The family is donating their seats to Zippy students.