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Frank Shelden and Val Lawlor, center, with Matthew Martens, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs; University of Missouri President Mun Choi; Chris Smith, vice chancellor for advancement; Dena Higbee, senior director of simulation and educational technology innovation; Angela King Taylor, vice chancellor for student affairs; and Christopher Jefferson, director of fraternity and sorority life.

Decades of dedication: Mizzou supporters commit $5 million to future Tigers

Frank Shelden and Val Lawlor are building on their longtime commitment to Mizzou with a planned gift supporting medical education, Mizzou Athletics, and fraternity and sorority life.

Pictured are Rich and Nancy Kinder, center, with their granddaughter, Kendall Howes; Jay Sexton, director of the Kinder Institute, left; University of Missouri System President Mun Choi; and Ama Bennet, a graduate student at Mizzou.

Kinder Foundation® pledges $25 million to expand Mizzou’s global reach

The latest grant will strengthen the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, expand its partnership with the University of Oxford and create new opportunities for students and faculty.

Pictured, from left, are Sam Jackson, graduate student at the Missouri School of Journalism; Liz Lucas, Houston Harte Chair in Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism; Matthew Martens, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri; Karen Burns; Rick Gevers; and David Kurpius, dean of the Missouri School of Journalism.

Mizzou receives significant estate gift to advance journalism education

Alumnus Rick Gevers and his wife, Karen Burns, are investing in the Missouri School of Journalism's tradition of hands-on learning and innovation.

Historic $50 million gift powers Payne Energy Innovation Center at Mizzou

David Payne’s support will also transform electrical engineering and computer science while accelerating Mizzou’s leadership in energy innovation.

A day to remember: Scenes from Mizzou’s historic celebration

University marks a $50 million gift; Energy Innovation Center groundbreaking; stadium renovations; and $1.1 billion raised.

The Jesse Hall Dome and the top of the Columns

The Big Idea: How a bold campaign can make history

University of Missouri Advancement Vice Chancellor Chris Smith emphasizes the power of participation in reaching fundraising goals in US News and World Report.

President Mun Choi, Barbara Bush, Leonard Bush and College of Health Sciences Dean Kristofer Hagglund. The Bushes have pledged $5.3 million from their estate to the University of Missouri’s College of Health Sciences. The money will support scholarships for students with financial need, an endowed professorship and an unrestricted support fund for the dean.

Couple leaves a legacy gift

Leonard and Barbara Bush have pledged $5.3 million from their estate to the University of Missouri’s College of Health Sciences.

Mizzou Giving Day surpasses 3,000 gifts for student success and statewide impact

Twenty-four-hour surge of philanthropy supports scholarships, research and Missouri communities.

Paul and Lynn Vogel stand with their family outside the end zone of Faurot Field with a packed stadium behind them.

Mizzou Athletics receives transformative gift from Paul and Lynn Ann Vogel

A $3 million gift from the Power the Roar co-chairs will accelerate Mizzou Athletics’ competitive excellence and fund an exclusive donor lounge in Mizzou Arena.

Aerial view of Mizzou’s iconic columns and Jesse Hall

Mizzou launches historic campaign to address global challenges and improve lives

Power the Roar unites alumni and supporters in pursuit of the university’s most ambitious fundraising campaign.