Family honors memory of
daughter with endowed scholarship

Jennifer Ross was a bright and free-spirited sophomore at Mercer University at the age of 19. She was a member of Chi Omega Fraternity and was majoring in international business. Unfortunately, her life was tragically cut short on Jan. 1, 2006, in her hometown of Savannah.

Later that year, the family and friends of Jennifer established the Jennifer Liscomb Ross Memorial Endowed Scholarship. It is awarded annually to a sophomore member of the Mercer chapter of Chi Omega who is currently enrolled in the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business & Economics. Lauren Kritsas, the 2009- 2010 president of Chi Omega and the first recipient of the scholarship, said through the scholarship Jennifer will not be forgotten. “The selection of the recipient every year is what keeps Jen’s memory alive, because the recipients embody Jen’s spirit.”

Jennifer’s caring nature and positive outlook were an inspiration to her peers, and her death motivated her family and friends to create a lasting legacy to the memory of this exceptional young woman. “Attending Mercer was one of the happiest periods in her life,” Coren Ross, Jennifer’s mother, said. “We hope the scholarship provides the opportunity for other young women, especially members of the Chi Omega Fraternity, to experience Mercer like Jennifer did.”

Gifts to Mercer have the power to change the lives of current students while honoring the lives of those we have loved. For more information about contributing to the Jennifer Liscomb Ross Memorial Endowed Scholarship or to establish a scholarship in honor or in memory of someone, contact the Office of University Advancement at (800) 837-2911.

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