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UMKC Women’s Council Supports Graduate Scholars

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More than $2 million has helped enrich the academic careers of more than 2,000 women

The UMKC Women’s Council celebrated 52 years of supporting women in graduate studies and honoring the 2023 awardees with a reception on March 2.

This year, the group of 77 women received more than $100,000 from the Women’s Council Graduate Assistance Fund.  Since its inception, the fund has supported the academic achievements of more than 2,500 women with more than $2.2 million in graduate fellowships. Continue reading “UMKC Women’s Council Supports Graduate Scholars” →

Volunteer’s $1.2 Million Gift Ensures Student Support

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Endowment benefits Conservatory and the Women’s Council Graduate Assistance Fund 

The late Caroline McBride French was an enthusiastic UMKC Conservatory donor and volunteer. A successful attorney in Kansas City, French was active on the Friends of the UMKC Conservatory board, a fervent supporter of Crescendo, the Conservatory’s signature fundraiser and a member of the UMKC Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory. Continue reading “Volunteer’s $1.2 Million Gift Ensures Student Support” →

UMKC Women’s Council Celebrates 50 Years of Graduate Student Success

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More than 2,000 women have received fellowships totaling more than $2 million

Amiben Ladhawala has been a teacher for 20 years and is working toward her doctorate degree in education. Funding through the UMKC Women’s Council Graduate Assistance Fund will enable Ladhawala to expand her research on how students’ experiences with trauma affect their behavior and ability to learn and the impact it has on teachers. Continue reading “UMKC Women’s Council Celebrates 50 Years of Graduate Student Success” →