By Patricia O’Dell
Elizabeth Noble, Ph.D., has a long history with the UMKC School of Education. Continue reading “Noble Dedication to Education”
Category: Features
Going to the Chapel and We’re Giving to the Roos
By Shannan Henderson
Philanthropy and community have always been important to UMKC Chemistry Department Chair Kathleen Kilway so when she recently got married to Marshall Miller, it was a no-brainer to have guests donate to charity instead purchasing gifts. Continue reading “Going to the Chapel and We’re Giving to the Roos”
Donor’s Dedication to Art and Business Inspires Giving
By Patricia O’Dell
From the time Harrison Jedel established his foundation in 2011, his main focus was to live a frugal life while investing aggressively so that his foundation would be large enough to make a difference, remembers Jedel Family Foundation President Don Hubbs. Upon his death in 2016, he seeded the Jedel Family Foundation with $27 million, an art collection and a 1994 Windstar. Continue reading “Donor’s Dedication to Art and Business Inspires Giving”
Leading with Appreciation
By Jean Peat
At the University of Missouri-Kansas City Foundation we are grateful for our donors. We consider each contribution to UMKC – no matter the size – significant. Continue reading “Leading with Appreciation”
Love of Music Becomes Legacy of Education
By Patricia O’Dell
George and Linda Robbins turned their lifetime love of music into a legacy of music education and healing – and they did it the smart way by taking advantage of matching funds and using tax codes to their advantage. Continue reading “Love of Music Becomes Legacy of Education”
Bringing the Brazilian Beat
By Jean Peat
Bráulio Bosi loves sharing his passion and heritage with a wide range of people throughout Kansas City.
Alumnus Starts New Scholarship as Way of Giving Back
By Patricia O’Dell
Ronald Newton (B.S. ’96) believes in consistent hard work and in supporting his community.
Continue reading “Alumnus Starts New Scholarship as Way of Giving Back”
A Family Legacy of Learning
By Patricia O’Dell
The Kansas City Bichelmeyer family often does things in a big way. Continue reading “A Family Legacy of Learning”
Room to Breathe – And Succeed
By Patricia O’Dell
Fourth year UMKC medical student, Michael VanDillen, loves to work hard, a must for students in the UMKC School of Medicine. Continue reading “Room to Breathe – And Succeed”
Advocacy in Action
By Patrica O’Dell
The nationally ranked advocacy program at the UMKC School of Law is quickly escalating its exposure and recognition with critical support from alumni donors. Continue reading “Advocacy in Action”