In a remarkable act of generosity and support for future nursing professionals, the
Ranger College Nursing Program is honored to announce a substantial endowment of $84,000
bequeathed by the late Barbara McKeage. This legacy gift was graciously presented
by Jennifer Montgomery on behalf of Ms. McKeage, whose commitment to healthcare education
has now been memorialized through her contribution.
Barbara McKeage, a long-time advocate for quality healthcare and education, believed
in the transformative power of nurses in our community. Her decision to leave such
a significant sum to the Ranger College Nursing Program reflects her deep conviction
that well-trained nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system.
“The endowment from Barbara McKeage will profoundly enhance our scholarship offerings,
providing a perpetual source of essential financial assistance to our nursing students.
This targeted support is designed to not only enable them to complete their education
but to emerge as standout professionals in the nursing community,” said Dr. Sandra
Lee, Dean of Allied Health at Ranger College.
Jennifer Montgomery, a close friend, and representative of Ms. McKeage’s estate, shared
touching words during the presentation ceremony, highlighting Barbara’s passionate
belief in empowerment through education. “Mrs. Barb got her start in nursing later
in life. She believed that knowledge was a gift that no one could take away from you.
By endowing this gift to the Ranger College Nursing Program, she extends this belief
beyond her lifetime, offering countless students the gift of knowledge.”
The Ranger College Board of Trustees, the faculty, and the students extend their deepest
gratitude to Mrs. McKeage for her foresight and generosity. The donation will be stewarded
to ensure that the Nursing Program continues to develop highly skilled healthcare
professionals ready to serve our communities with safe, quality nursing care.
Pictured back row left to right: Ashleigh Medina, Cheryl Hunter, Sandra Lee, Jennifer
Montgomery, Dayna Prochaska, and Vicki Calfa
For more information about the Ranger College Nursing Program and the impact of Barbara
McKeage’s endowment, please contact the Ranger College Nursing Program at email nursing@rangercollege.edu.
About Ranger College
Ranger College, established in 1926, is one of the leading community colleges in Texas,
offering a wide range of degrees and certificates in various fields. Its Nursing Program
is renowned for producing competent and compassionate healthcare professionals committed
to making a difference in the lives of patients and the community.
Contact:
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Ranger College
Address: 1240 College Circle, Ranger, TX 76470
Phone: 254-267-7037
Email: lmatthews@rangercollege.edu
Web: www.rangercollege.edu