09/15/2026
We are pleased to award the inaugural scholarship for students studying economics at UST: The Edward Buron Academic Excellence and Work Ethic Award.
Edward Buron was a first-generation college student at St. Thomas in the 1950s. He loved his academic experience here, particularly his economics, history, and theology classes. Throughout his life, he argued that economics was the best major because it teaches rigorous thinking and is well respected in the job market. Outside of the classroom, he loved being part of the debate team and participating in intramural sports. His family could not help him pay for college and despite working full time in the summer and on school breaks and working part-time during the year, he did not have enough money to finish his degree at St. Thomas. He transferred to a school where he could commute from his parents’ home. However, he felt he benefitted tremendously from St. Thomas and it remained near and dear to his heart throughout his life. His family feels he would love to help someone in a similar situation.
Please help us congratulate Henok Teklemariam, the first recipient.
We asked Henock what this scholarship meant to him, and this is what he had to say. “Receiving this award is incredibly meaningful to me because it recognizes the hard work and dedication I’ve put into my education. It motivates me to keep working toward my goals, and I’m very grateful for the support and encouragement from the University of St. Thomas community."
We would like to thank Edward Buron’s children ( Larry, Juliann, Laurie, Linda, Kevin, Janice, and Dan) who have made this scholarship possible in their father’s honor.
