The UMKC network of alumni and friends is so important to us. These generous individuals are constantly reminding us of their support - volunteering at events, mentoring students, connecting us to the community, supporting scholarships and more.
Our alumni network is more than 135,000 strong, spanning all 50 states and more than 60 countries around the world. This outstanding network includes artists, educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, care givers, public servants and many more who are proud to call themselves Roos.
Here are just a few examples of why our alumni make us UMKC proud:
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In the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year, friends of UMKC donated more than $41 million to the university, creating 646 scholarships and providing funding for renovated spaces, new facilities and outstanding opportunities for faculty, staff and students.
Equally impressive is the fact that 96% of those gifts came from individuals and only 4% from businesses or foundations.
Here are just a few stories of donors who embody this spirit of giving:
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Leigh Anne Taylor Knight of the DeBruce Foundation were the keynote speakers
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The six-year B.A./M.D. student is jumpstarting her career through the Royals and MLB