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Announcing New UMKC Foundation President
Lisa Baronio will be the university’s chief advancement officer
After conducting a nationwide search, a new president of the UMKC Foundation and chief advancement officer of UMKC has been named.
Lisa B. Baronio, EMBA, will lead the efforts of this independent nonprofit organization to encourage gifts and bequests to promote academic achievement, foster research and elevate intellectual pursuits at UMKC. She will begin her duties on June 17. (more…)
Honoring an Educational Visionary
UMKC remembers longtime friend Hugh Zimmer
The University of Missouri-Kansas City celebrates the impact of a longtime friend, generous donor and educational visionary, Hugh J. Zimmer (1930-2019).
Zimmer was the retired chairman of Zimmer Companies. His impact on Kansas City, and on UMKC, would be difficult to overestimate. (more…)
More than Meets the Eye
By Jean Peat
Revered UMKC Professor and Clinician is Honored by Family
Colleagues who knew Larry Piebenga, MD, speak of him with true regard as both a mentor and role model for medical research, education and patient care. A legendary ophthalmologist and teacher at UMKC, Dr. Piebenga was a pioneer for developing cornea and cataract therapies. (more…)
Another $20 Million in UMKC Scholarships, Thanks to the Bloch Family
About 800 students will benefit from three new or expanded scholarship programs based on both merit and need over the next nine years
By John Martellaro
Hundreds of area students will benefit over the next nine years from a new $20-million scholarship program established by the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation, the H & R Block Foundation and the University of Missouri System. (more…)
Top 10 Accomplishments for 2018
By Jean Peat
Our ability to continue achieving UMKC’s goals is possible only through the steadfast commitment of our donors. Their unwavering generosity has allowed UMKC Foundation to support students, faculty and the community in many new ways this past year.
We are proud – and grateful – to present our Top 10 Accomplishments for 2018. Roo-hoo! (more…)