Local Businesses Support Nicholas Herren Memorial Scholarship Blog News 12/02/2016 Tweet Friends and family of former marine and University of Kansas student Nick Herren gathered Thursday to celebrate his life at a vigil held on campus. Overall, about 15 Lawrence businesses contributed to make the vigil possible by proving anything from the stage to the lighting and sound equipment to flowers. Donations to the Nicholas Herren Memorial Scholarship Fund were also provided. After just one day, the Nick Herren scholarship fundraiser has raised nearly $4,000, just $1,000 shy of its goal. Related posts: KU Law School partners with Lawrence Memorial Hospital Two Businesses Open in North Lawrence Alek Kong Receives Scholarship for Cambridge TomStrong 5K helps raise money for Scholarship