Askins surprised by establishment of endowed scholarship in her name – Duncan Banner

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Updated: October 5, 2025 @ 5:32 pm
As Jari Askins concluded her service to Cameron University, first as interim president and recently as Special Assistant to President Shane Hunt, during a recent farewell reception.
As Jari Askins concluded her service to Cameron University, first as interim president and recently as Special Assistant to President Shane Hunt, during a recent farewell reception.
As Jari Askins concluded her service to Cameron University, first as interim president and recently as Special Assistant to President Shane Hunt, during a recent farewell reception.
Although the Duncan native took centerstage during Tuesday’s event, she chose not to bask in the accolades but instead took the opportunity to express her gratitude to the many individuals who offered assistance during her Cameron tenure, organizers said in a press release.
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