Sam R. Greer Endowed Presidential Scholarship

The Sam R. Greer Endowed Presidential Scholarship was established by Laura Greer Ruggles-Gates in 1980. The endowment is in memory of Sam R. Greer to provide scholarly opportunities for the advanced study of English and Literature. Mr. Greer was very active in the East TX banking industry and was the past President of People’s National Bank of Tyler and organized two banks in Pittsburg, Texas in 1894. Mrs. Laura Greer Ruggles-Gates was a devoted supporter of UT Tyler as well as a leader in civic affairs and community clubs.