Reinhardt University received a generous donation recently from the trust of James E. Boring Jr. and Syble E. Boring, who were devoted supporters of the college. The contribution of more than $200,000 will allow the university to establish the James M. Boring Jr. and Syble E. Boring Scholarship Endowment. Income from the endowment will provide scholarship assistance to students according to financial need and those with good academic records. Priority will be given to students in Whitfield County.

Boring was the co-owner of Boring and Boring with his brother, Ken, and was president of Dalton Rock Products and Dalton Asphalt for 30 years before his retirement. He and his wife were residents of Dalton, where they attended the First United Methodist Church. He was an active member of Reinhardt's board of trustees from 1989-2001, and an emeritus member from 2001 until his passing in 2008. Reinhardt University's Jim and Syble Boring Sports Complex is named for the couple.