A microphone stands ready for a performance. Glen Hardy has established a new endowed scholarship at Casper College for theatre performance and technical theatre students in honor of Rebekah Bugg and Kathryn Lowell, and in memory of Tom Empey. (Casper College image)
Glen Hardy has established an endowed scholarship to honor Rebekah Bugg and Kathryn Lowell, and in memory of former Casper College Theatre Director Tom Empey.
To be eligible for the Rebekah Bugg and Kathryn Lowell Scholarship, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 and major in theatre arts. The scholarship is intended for a nontraditional student taking 12 credit hours. However, those applicants not enrolled in 12 credit hours will also be considered.
Two students will receive a $1,000 annual scholarship. Applicants do not need to be Wyoming residents to qualify.
To apply for this and other Casper College scholarships, go to the CC Foundation and Institutional Scholarships page.
At a Glance:
- Donor: Glen Hardy established an endowed scholarship.
- Honorees: The scholarship honors Rebekah Bugg and Kathryn Lowell.
- Memorial: The fund honors the memory of former Casper College Theatre Director Tom Empey.
- Award Amount: Two students will receive a $1,000 annual scholarship.
- Eligibility: Applicants must major in theatre arts and maintain a 2.8 GPA.
- Student Profile: Intended for nontraditional students, though enrollment below 12 credit hours will be considered.
- Residency: Wyoming residency is not required to qualify.
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Updated July 31, 2026: We’ve updated this release to reflect an exciting change in our theater programming! If you’re currently working toward a degree in technical theatre or theatre performance — don’t worry, you’re all set to finish what you started. For new students, we’re thrilled to introduce the theatre arts degree, which brings together the best of both worlds into one dynamic program. Check out the link above to learn more!
