02/04/2026
We are pleased to announce our Spring 2026 Patricia Pasley Scholarship recipient, Mercury Durrett.
Mercury is a Journalism major at Western Kentucky University with a minor in Criminology. She chose her field of study because of her passion for writing about the world around her and her desire to focus on crime reporting to help keep communities informed and safe. At WKU, Mercury is actively involved in several organizations, including the Baptist Campus Ministry, where she serves on the Leadership Team and Prayer Ministry. She also serves as the Service Director for Omega Phi Alpha, a National Service Sorority, and participates in the Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC), which supports first-generation students and fosters a culturally inclusive campus environment.
Mercury’s dedication to both service and academics is reflected in her achievements, as she has earned placement on both the President’s List and the Dean’s List during her time at WKU.