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South Plains College honors John Hartin with memorial scholarship
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· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway His family donated $15,000 to the college's foundation to create the scholarship.
South Plains College has established a memorial scholarship endowment in honor of John Hartin, a music pioneer. His family donated $15,000 to the college's foundation to create the scholarship. 5.
Hartin had a significant impact on the music industry, founding the college's first commercial music program in 1975 and helping launch the careers of several notable musicians. Further details about the John Hartin Memorial Scholarship Endowment are available from South Plains College.
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Published: July 29, 2026 ·
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