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Made of Steele
By Patricia O’Dell
“I ended up in fundraising completely by accident,” recounts Rachael Steele of her 38-year career. (more…)
UM Board and System officials announce plans for alternative funding for UMKC Conservatory
The University of Missouri Board of Curators and System officials announced June 28 that they will develop plans for an alternative funding match for the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Downtown Campus for the Arts (Conservatory) rather than seek funding from the state under the 50-50 matching program for capital projects. (more…)
Sunderland Foundation Commits $6 million to School of Computing and Engineering
By Patricia O’Dell
The Sunderland Foundation recently announced their intent to grant $6 million to the University of Missouri – Kansas City’s School of Computing and Engineering. (more…)
Tom Bloch Strenghtens Family Legacy at UMKC
By Patricia O’Dell
Tom Bloch is stepping up as Foundation chair in July, and he has a strong vision for its role in supporting the mission of the university. (more…)
Living and Working in Harmony
By Patricia O’Dell
Margaret and Charles Athey both received scholarships to support their degrees in music education and went on to devote their careers to teaching thousands of students in choir and instrumental studies. They have recently donated $20,000 to endow a scholarship to the UMKC Conservatory in an effort to give back the opportunity that was so essential to their lives. (more…)