University of Regina scholarship to honour Warren Woods

Warren Woods was passionate about covering local sports, especially at the university level.

For years, he gave regular coverage to University of Regina teams and called U of R Rams football on the radio.

And so, it is only fitting that the University of Regina should feature a scholarship in his memory.

The “Woodsy Scholarships” in memory of Warren Woods, funded by Rawlco Radio, will help 12 students attend the U of R School of Journalism over the next three years.

Warren’s daughter Nicole and son Chris are pleased the scholarship will help future journalists. Nicole says he would have approved.

“Our dad valued education very highly as the son of a minister, teacher and doctor who was born in a blue-collar home,” she said. “He saw how far education could take someone, and believed no one should be limited by the amount in their wallets in order to attain their goals.

“Chris and I are both very proud to have his name and legacy attached to this scholarship, especially for a field that he was so passionate about.”

Mark Taylor, the head of the School of Journalism, welcomes the support for aspiring journalists.

“As a broadcaster and a person, Warren Woods touched a lot of lives throughout our community and this country,” Taylor said. “The School of Journalism is honoured to help support student journalists for years to come through a scholarship in Warren’s memory.”

As a big booster of U of R sports, it’s a fitting legacy that The Woodsy Scholarships will ensure a number of young people get a chance to work in the field in which Warren had such a long and illustrious career.

Woods passed away in January after contracting COVID-19.