Jackson ’12 Creates Scholarship to Honor Grandparents

Photo: Morgan (Goates) Jackson '12 (right) is joined by her husband, Hunter Jackson '03 (left), and University President Richard Dunsworth during scholarship endowment signing.

University of the Ozarks alumna Morgan (Goates) Jackson '12 of Fayetteville, Ark., has established the Roy and Virginia Goates Scholarship Endowment at the University in honor of her grandparents with a gift pledge of $20,000.

Morgan Jackson said she created the scholarship to honor her grandmother and late grandfather as a "symbol of love and appreciation for the positive impact" they had on her life. Preferences for the scholarship will be students from Dover (Ark.) High School and to students majoring in business.

"My grandpa and grandma were an integral part of my upbringing and a large supporter of furthering my education at University of the Ozarks," Morgan said. "Without their support I would not be the person I am today. I am proud to honor them with this endowment."

Morgan and her husband, 2003 Ozarks graduate Hunter Jackson, have supported the University for more than a decade through the Ozarks Annual Fund, the Aerie Club and the Wilson Athletic Complex. Earlier this year she was named as a recipient of the University's 2025 Emerging Philanthropist Award.

Morgan currently serves as senior director of international transportation and global logistics at Walmart, leading a diverse global team, managing complex supply chains across multiple countries.

Morgan earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ozarks before going on to earn an MBA from Arkansas State University and a micromaster's degree in supply chain operational practical education (SCOPE) from MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics. Beyond her professional achievements, Jackson actively contributes to her community. She previously served as an advisory council member for the National Shipper Advisory Committee under the Federal Maritime Commission and is the vice-chair of the Arkansas Trucking Association 40 Under 40 Council.

Hunter is the associate director of major gifts at U of O.

The Jacksons have twin daughters, Anna and Ellie.

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