Ann and Albert Swaty Strings Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. Ann Swaty and her husband, Albert Swaty. The scholarship was initially called the Swaty Strings Scholarship. Mr. Swaty died on July 17, 2006, and Dr. Swaty asked that the name be changed to the Ann and Albert Swaty String Scholarship. Mr. Swaty served for 33 years as a rice specialist in Lonoke and Craighead counties. He also worked extensively with 4-H Clubs in Phillips County. Mr. Swaty shared an interest with his wife Ann, who served as an Assistant Professor in ASU’s Department of Music for many years, in promoting the advancement of the ASU Orchestra, especially the Strings Scholarship Program.