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UMKC Alumna Believes in Loyal Giving
By Shannan Henderson
Kimiko Black Gilmore is the embodiment of the ideal UMKC alumna – a loyal advocate who is passionate about the university and the city. (more…)
Mexican Consulate Supports Scholarship for High-Need Students
By Patricia O’Dell
The Mexican Consulate is partnering with UMKC Foundation to offer scholarships to students of Mexican origin through the IME Becas program. (more…)
Community Joins for a Celebration of Generosity
By Patricia O’Dell
At the UMKC Foundation we recognize that Every Donor Tells a Story. (more…)
Donor Exhibits Absolute Magnitude in Giving
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.” (more…)
Honoring Conservatory’s History while Growing Funding is Priority for Interim Dean
By Shannan Henderson
When Diane Helfers Petrella, D.M.A., was asked to step in as interim dean for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance, she was thrilled to find a new way to serve the 105-year-old institution, one that has established a regional, national and global standard of excellence in the performing arts. (more…)