The University of Pikeville, in partnership with Wanda Silas and friends, has established the Derrick “Big Show” Silas Endowment Fund. Silas, who was previously both a student and staff member at the university, unexpectedly passed away in 2016. Silas was part of the university’s first football team and later served the university through staff positions such as Public Safety Officer, Student Activities Direct, Assistant Football Coach, and Residence Hall Director. It is the hope of Silas’ family, friends, and colleagues that his endowment fund will provide support for African-American students who possess the same love of community. Silas’ endowment scholarship will be awarded once the fund reaches $25,000. For information on contributing to the endowment, visit upike.edu/giving.