Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association

08/19/2026

🎉 Welcome Back, Blue Dragons! 🐉

What a great way to kick off the first day of school! Our Back to School Bash was filled with good food, shaved ice, and lots of Blue Dragon spirit!

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors - Jackson Meat, Shelby with Campus Life, and Great Western Dining for helping make today possible!

And an extra big thank you to our amazing Volunteers and Facilities Team for taking such great care of us! We appreciate you! 💙

Here’s to a fantastic school year!

08/06/2026

Don't forget to purchase your Blue Dragon Discount Card at the following locations:
HutchCC Endowment Office: Lockman Hall 114
Campus Bookstore: Parker Student Union
Brown's Shoe Fit Co: 410 E 30th
First National Bank locations

07/24/2026

The 2026-27 HutchCC Discount Cards are available NOW at the following locations:

HutchCC Endowment Office: Lockman Hall 114
Campus Bookstore: Parker Student Union
Brown's Shoe Fit Co: 410 E 30th
First National Bank locations

05/15/2026

05/03/2026

Fun in the sun with our HutchCC students! Spring Fling celebration before finals week.

04/30/2026

There’s nothing better than connecting donors with the students they support. Thank you, Jacqulyn Andrews Ashcraft, for your generosity and for honoring Steve’s legacy through the Steve and Jackie Ashcraft Scholarship. Your impact is truly making a difference.

04/30/2026

Waldo Estate Gift Creates Lasting Impact for HutchCC Students

The Hutchinson Community College Endowment
Association is proud to announce an extraordinary gift
of $1.8 million from the estate of Ray and Dolores
“Dee” Waldo, one of the most significant contributions
in the organization’s history.

This remarkable gift continues a legacy of generosity
from the Waldos, who made a previous $1 million
donation just ten years ago. Their enduring
commitment to education will have a profound and
lasting impact on Hutchinson Community College
students for generations to come.

Ray Waldo attended Hutchinson Community College
during the 1956–57 academic year before beginning a long and successful career as an engineering technician with the Kansas Department of Transportation. Dolores, known to most as Dee, built her career working with Farmers Alliance Insurance Company in McPherson and later with Farm Bureau in Wichita. Married for more than 50 years, Ray and Dee shared a deep appreciation for hard work, community, and the value of education.

Although they had no children of their own, the Waldos believed strongly in investing in future generations. Family members recall their frequent conversations about the importance of education and their desire to make a meaningful, lasting contribution that would help ease the financial burden for students pursuing their goals.

Through this second transformational gift in just a decade, the Waldo legacy will continue to open doors for HutchCC students by expanding scholarship opportunities and supporting other educational endeavors.

The Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association is deeply grateful for the Waldos’ vision and generosity. Their gift not only honors their life together but also ensures that their commitment to education will continue to change lives for years to come.

04/29/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting a special meet and greet with Judy Manka and the student recipients of the Rich and Judy Manka Scholarship. It was a wonderful opportunity for scholars to connect with Judy, share their educational journeys, and express their gratitude in person.

We are incredibly thankful for Rich and Judy Manka’s vision, generosity, and commitment to supporting student success. Their scholarship is making a lasting difference by helping students pursue their goals and build brighter futures.

Thank you, Judy, for your continued support and for investing in the next generation of leaders!

04/07/2026

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Deborah! We appreciate you!

02/04/2026

Greetings from the HutchCC Endowment Office!!