UMHB Receives Donation to Establish Marek-Smith Special Education Endowed Scholarship

September 16, 2025

BELTON, Texas— The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) is honored to announce that a $1 million gift has been made to establish the Marek-Smith Special Education Endowed Scholarship by donors who wish to remain anonymous. This scholarship will support UMHB Bachelor of Science in Education students seeking special education certification. "We are so grateful for the generosity of these incredible friends of the university. Their investment will impact the lives of UMHB students for years to c...