Tickle family donates $34 million to King University

Gift to establish John and Ann Tickle honors college at King University

BRISTOL, Tenn. — King University on Tuesday announced the largest single philanthropic gift in its nearly 160-year history.

Tickle family donates $34 million to King University

Strongwell Corporation chairman John Tickle and wife Ann have made one of the largest contributions in King University history with a $34 million donation to establish a new four-year honors college, among other improvements. Uses for academic study and campus facility upgrades are also in the plans for the financial gift that John Tickle said will enhance the experience at King and hopefully provide incentive for those students to stay and help…