Carol “Bobbie” Jasmer learned to appreciate education and philanthropy at the knee of her grandmother, Francesca Esacamilla.
Esacamilla sparked Jasmer’s intellectual curiosity and her generosity. As a young woman Esacamilla had moved from Mexico to San Antonio, Texas with her husband and started a successful bakery. Continue reading “A Legacy of Learning”
Program supports women pursuing careers in science, computing
A UMKC alumnus and his wife have established a new scholarship to support female students studying computing or engineering. Continue reading “New UMKC Scholarship to Help Female Students Explore STEM Fields”
by Patricia O’Dell
Todd Newton makes pledge and estate gift provision to support scholarship
UMKC was not Todd Newton’s initial choice for college, but as a transfer student he became an ardent advocate of the university. Newton, BA, ’88, recently completed his term as treasurer of the UMKC Alumni Association and has committed $25,000 to the College of Arts and Sciences and is establishing a planned gift to endow a scholarship in political science.
Continue reading “Alumnus Commits Time, Resources Toward Future Success”
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”
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”
By Patricia O’Dell
Maqual Graham, Pharm.D., the associate dean for academic affairs and professor for the School of Pharmacy, recently endowed the Cynthia Infranca Kind and Caring Scholarship to honor her mother, who retired from her position as department assistant two years ago. Continue reading “Pharmacy Scholarship Recognizes Character Inspired by its Namesake”
By Jean Peat
Earning a college degree wasn’t easy for Brent Hodges. Between attending classes full-time and frequently working the graveyard shift six nights a week for a wholesale grocery company, the stress was often overwhelming for him. Continue reading “Economic Indicator”
By Patricia O’Dell
“My passion for physics began when I was in high school,” says John Shaw (MS ’76.) “I’d always had an interest in science but when I took physics I knew – this is for me.” Continue reading “Donor Exhibits Absolute Magnitude in Giving”
By Jean Peat
Situated prominently on the corner of 21st and Charlotte is UMKC’s Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Research Center, a bustling center of excellence within UMKC’s new Health Sciences District. Yet, despite the cutting-edge research and advanced academics taking place under its roof, many are unaware of the critical position it plays in improving the treatment of eye disease for people in our community and beyond. Continue reading “Donors Set Their Sights on Vision Research Center’s Work”
By Patricia O’Dell
Rafe Foreman is the Douglas R. Stripp Dean’s Distinguished Professorship of Law and Director of Advocacy at UMKC School of Law. His passion, however, is not for honors or titles. Continue reading “Kemper Gift Allows Advocacy to Advance”
