- University News Archive - 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock /news-archive/tag/ted-bailey/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:34:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Longtime 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock supporter Ted Bailey passes away /news-archive/2019/01/24/ted-bailey-passes-away/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:34:14 +0000 /news/?p=73212 ... Longtime 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock supporter Ted Bailey passes away]]> The 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock community is mourning the loss of Dr. Howard Ashley Ted Bailey Jr., longtime supporter of higher education and pioneering physician, who passed away Jan. 21 in Little Rock at the age of 94.听 A reception in his honor will be held at the Country Club of Little Rock, 4200 Country Club Blvd., from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. 听A private burial will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, at Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock. 鈥Dr. Bailey was a great man to whom we owe so much. His support lifted us to reach our full potential in so many places,鈥 said 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Chancellor Andrew Rogerson. 鈥淗is belief in the university still inspires our work to be world-class.鈥 听 Dr. Bailey was one of the university鈥檚 earliest supporters, having founded the Society of Philanthropy, a precursor to the current. The Bailey Family also facilitated the establishment of the Faculty Excellence Awards in 1988, an awards ceremony that recognizes the contributions of outstanding faculty members in teaching, research, and public service. The family also helped initiate the university鈥檚 Foundation Fund Board. In 2002, a generous gift from the Bailey Family Foundation began the construction of the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center, named after Dr. Bailey and Virginia, his wife of nearly 58 years who passed away in 2003. The Bailey family is a strong supporter of student scholarships, having created multiple endowed scholarships across disciplines and departments. In 2015, the Bailey Family Foundation made a direct gift of $2 million to support student scholarships. Christian O鈥橬eal, vice chancellor of University Advancement, expressed the university鈥檚 love and support to Dr. Bailey鈥檚 wife, Sharon; his five children, Mary Maude Shafer, Ted Bailey III, Jo Bailey McCray, John Bailey, and Amy Madeline Bailey; 23 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. 鈥淚n a special tribute to Dr. Bailey and his wife Sharon, we honored them at the 2017 Taste of Little Rock event for their enduring support,鈥 O鈥橬eal said. 鈥淭he Bailey family legacy continues to serve the university, with Sharon serving on the ALL IN Campaign Steering Committee; son John Bailey as a member of the Board of Visitors; and son Ted Bailey III through his support of Trojan Athletics.鈥 Dr. Bailey was born in Little Rock in 1924 to parents H.A. Ted Bailey Sr. and Madeline S. Bailey. He graduated from Little Rock High School and received his M.D. degree from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine. He served as a medical officer during the Korean War. He began his private practice in otolaryngology but primarily practiced otology in Little Rock for more than 40 years, being the first physician in Arkansas to limit his practice to otology. His excellence as an ear surgeon was widely recognized, as were his many accomplishments in the medical field. He was the first physician to open an outpatient surgery center in the state. He was a pioneer in stapedectomy surgery, with one of the largest series in the United States, and developed new instruments and techniques for the procedure. He was also the first ear surgeon in Arkansas to perform cochlear implant surgery. Dr. Bailey was a clinical professor of otolaryngology at 糖心Vlog传媒MS throughout his career, head of the Division of Otolaryngology for a decade, and chief of staff at Baptist Hospital. He founded the Ear & Nose-Throat Clinic in Little Rock, now the Arkansas Otolaryngology Center, and served as its president and physician administrator until his retirement. Dr. Bailey was a man of many accomplishments who was deeply devoted to public service. He served on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Foundation Fund Board and the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Board of Visitors in addition to numerous other organizations, including the Little Rock Rotary Club, Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, Union National Bank in Little Rock, Worthen Bank in Little Rock, United Way, YMCA, Little Rock Boys Club, Arkansas Arts Center Foundation, and Baptist Health Foundation. Memorials may be made to the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Bailey Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of.]]> Taste of Little Rock to honor Bailey Family /news-archive/2016/11/04/taste-ittle-rock-bailey/ Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:36:13 +0000 /news/?p=65699 ... Taste of Little Rock to honor Bailey Family]]> The 14th annual Taste of Little Rock alumni fundraising event will honor the Bailey Family for their decades of support to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.听 Set for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Jack Stephens Center, Taste of Little Rock raises funds for student scholarships while introducing guests to some of the best food in the city from the finest restaurants in Little Rock. Led by patriarch Dr. Ted Bailey II, the family is composed of long-time supporters of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and higher education. Dr. Bailey serves as president of the Bailey Foundation. Additional family board members include Dr. Bailey鈥檚 wife, Sharon, and children, Mary Bailey Shafer, Ted Bailey III, Jo Bailey McCray, John Bailey, and Amy Bailey. Virginia Bailey, who was married to Dr. Bailey for nearly 58 years when she passed away in 2003, also served on the board. 鈥淭he Bailey name is synonymous with higher education opportunities at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock,鈥 said Christian O鈥橬eal, vice chancellor for university advancement. 鈥淭heir gifts over the years truly keep on giving through student scholarships, faculty awards for excellence, and the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center, the central gathering for our alumni and friends of the university. 鈥淚t is very fitting that we honor the members of the Bailey family who are so integral to this university.鈥 The Baileys have long invested in the university as a way to give back to and help grow the community. Dr. Bailey is one of the university鈥檚 earliest supporters, having founded the Society of Philanthropy, a precursor to the current Chancellor鈥檚 Circle. 鈥淢y family has always had a passion for education and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock,鈥 Dr. Ted Bailey said. 鈥淭his university is an essential part of the community, and I have been privileged to watch it grow and reach its potential as I have watched my own children and grandchildren grow over the years.鈥 Individual tickets are $75 and will be available at the door tonight, or you can still contact the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni office at 501.683-7208, email听alumni@ualr.edu, or visit the听.听Proceeds support 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association scholarships.

A history of generosity

In 2002, a generous donation by the Bailey Family Foundation facilitated the construction of the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center, named after Dr. Ted Bailey and Virginia, his wife of almost 58 years who passed away in 2003. Throughout the year, the Bailey Center hosts numerous events and gatherings, serving as a welcome center to the university family and the community. The Bailey family members are strong supporters of student scholarships, having multiple endowed scholarships across disciplines and departments. The family foundation made a direct gift of $2 million to boost student scholarships in 2015. The Baileys also started the Faculty Excellence Awards in 1988, an awards ceremony that recognizes the contributions of outstanding 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock faculty in teaching, research, and public service. They are also supporters of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Chancellor鈥檚 Circle and Trojan Athletics, as well as the College of Engineering and Information Technology. ]]>