HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 28, 2015 – High Point University freshman William Conner, an interior design major from Plainville, Massachusetts, is the recipient of the Bill and Bonnie Peterson Endowed Scholarship.
The scholarship is awarded to students in the HPU School of Art and Design who are visual merchandising or interior design majors pursuing a career in the home furnishings industry.
Established in 2001, the scholarship is named for Wilbert “Bill” Peterson, cofounder of Furniture | Today, and his wife, Bonnie. Peterson was highly regarded for his integrity, understanding of the home furnishings industry and contributions through journalism. During his career, he received many industry honors, including the Pillar of the Industry Award, the Distinguished Home Furnishings Journalism Award, and was inducted into the Furniture Writers Hall of Fame.
Conner, who is interested in a career in either interior or clothing design, says the scholarship and his coursework at HPU are helping him get off to a great start toward his future.
“The design program at HPU is very comprehensive, and I know the skills I’m learning will prepare me for any direction I choose to go,” he says. “Earning this scholarship propels me forward in my goals toward starting a successful career.”