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Family and friends of the late Trevor Arrowood, a Polk County native who died in 2021 after a three-year battle with cancer, have established a scholarship fund for future students majoring in criminology and criminal justice.
New Scholarship for Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµcriminal justice students honors memory of alumnus police officer
New Scholarship for Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµcriminal justice students honors memory of alumnus police officer's Story
A life-changing study-abroad opportunity in France for a shy undergraduate student with limited international travel experience helped spark a newfound sense of self-confidence and a successful business career, which inspired a financial contribution that is helping Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ students follow in his globe-trotting footsteps.
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