By Jean Peat
When the opportunity arose for Mark Mattison to combine his love for arts, UMKC and Kansas City, he jumped at the chance to become the Conservatory’s new director of major gifts. Continue reading “Encore Performance”
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UMKC alumnus gives back with gift to scholarship that changed his life
By Patricia O’Dell
The Honorable Rollie R. Baldwin, a recipient of the Victor Wilson Scholarship at UMKC, has lived a life of steady focus and advancement. Continue reading “UMKC alumnus gives back with gift to scholarship that changed his life”
Pamela and Daniel Williams Make $400,000 Estate Gift to School of Nursing
Pamela and Daniel Williams have devoted their careers to the healthcare industry. Their $400,000 estate gift to the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies is a testament to their commitment to the future of nursing and a reflection of their respect for the educational preparation of nurses who are on the front lines of providing care. Continue reading “Pamela and Daniel Williams Make $400,000 Estate Gift to School of Nursing”
Enduring Legacy Supports Special Education
Gwendoline Speyer was tenacious. A native of London, England, she began her career as a teacher in the London public schools during World War II. Passionate and dedicated, she held her classes in campus bomb shelters during air raids. The legacy of her commitment lives on through the Joseph and Gwen Speyer Scholarship fund at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Continue reading “Enduring Legacy Supports Special Education”
Queen of Kansas City Blues Leaves Legacy
Kansas City blues great Jeannie Cheatham has already left a legacy through her music career. But at 90 years old, Cheatham continues to contribute to the blues tradition through the gift of her music royalties and copyrights to the Marr Sound Archive at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Continue reading “Queen of Kansas City Blues Leaves Legacy”