The Southeast Athletic Trainers Association (SATA) has established the Bobby Barton Graduate Scholarship to honor the long-time head athletic trainer and physical education professor at EKU.

Barton, who joined the EKU staff in 1976, was named in 1996 to the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame. He also has been honored by the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Football Foundation.

Barton earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky in 1968, his master's from Marshall University in 1970 and his doctorate from Middle Tennessee State University in 1975.

The first recipient of the scholarship is Sheri Walters of East Central Oklahoma University. She will pursue her master's and doctoral degrees at the University of Florida.

EKU offers a baccalaureate degree in athletic training.