Tag: university advancement
First Solar supports Missouri S&T efforts to secure critical materials supply chains
First Solar, Inc. has established the Endowed Professorship in Critical Energy Materials in the materials science and engineering department at Missouri S&T. The decision to endow a professorship reflects the strategic alignment between the two organizations, which have collaborated on critical minerals, particularly tellurium, for the past decade.
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Ming-Shian and Justina Wu establish memorial chemistry professorship at Missouri S&T
With a gift of $1.2 million, chemistry alumni Dr. Ming-Shian Wu and his wife, Justina C. Wu, have established a chemistry professorship at Missouri S&T. The Dr. Ken Robertson Memorial Professorship in Chemistry honors the late Ken Robertson, associate professor of chemistry, who served Missouri S&T for over 40 years as a passionate scientist, educator […]
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Missouri S&T alumnus contributes $25 million to university’s new Havener Arrival Complex
Gary Havener, a Texas entrepreneur and Missouri S&T alumnus, has made a historic gift of $25 million to Missouri S&T in support of the university’s new Havener Arrival Complex, a transformation of the entrance to the 154-year-old campus. The project, a major component of S&T’s Campus Master Plan, connects the university’s entry point off Interstate 44 to campus and directs visitors through a grand entrance plaza anchored by two flagship facilities, the Innovation Lab and the Welcome Center.
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TKD Foundation establishes endowed chair in glass science at Missouri S&T
The TKD Foundation, headquartered in Rolla, Missouri, has permanently funded the Richard K. Brow Chair of Glass Science endowment at Missouri S&T. Co-founded by the late Thomas E. “Ted” Day and his wife, Kimberly A. “Kim” Day, the TKD Foundation seeks to turn innovative ideas into tangible outcomes that will help mankind.
Read More »Missouri S&T names vice chancellor for university advancement
Tory Verkamp, currently interim vice chancellor for university advancement at Missouri University of Science and Technology, will serve in the permanent position, starting Sunday, Oct. 1. Missouri S&T Chancellor Mo Dehghani announced the appointment Sept. 21.
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Emeritus professor James O. Stoffer establishes endowed professorship in polymer chemistry
Dr. James O. Stoffer, Curators’ Distinguished Professor emeritus of chemistry at Missouri S&T, has donated a $550,000 gift of patent royalties to establish a professorship in polymer chemistry in his home department. Matched by funds from the university’s Kummer Inspiration Program, the $1.1 million James O. Stoffer Endowed Professorship in Polymer Chemistry will also support […]
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Missouri S&T earns national recognition for fundraising, marketing, alumni relations
Missouri S&T recently earned a national award for excellence in fundraising from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) as well as nine district awards for excellence in marketing, communications, and alumni and donor relations during the virtual CASE All Districts Conference held in mid-February.
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Missouri S&T donors provide momentum for a milestone year of giving
Missouri S&T has surpassed last year’s milestone as the second-largest fundraising year in university history with another successful year for giving. During the fiscal year that ended June 30, Missouri S&T donors contributed $24.3 million in charitable gifts and pledges — a $1.7 million increase over last year’s benchmark of $22.6 million. The university also […]
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University completes successful year of fundraising
Missouri University of Science and Technology received $14.7 million in charitable gifts and pledges during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
This total for the 2017 fiscal year is a 37 percent increase over the previous fiscal year, during which Missouri S&T received $10.6 million in gifts and pledges. It also represents a 45 percent increase over the $10.1 million received in the 2012-2013 fiscal year, which serves as a baseline for the university’s strategic goals.
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April means gratitude at Missouri S&T
April showers bring May flowers and signal the start of springtime, but at Missouri University of Science and Technology April also signifies the spirit of giving. At Missouri S&T, April is Philanthropy Month, a celebration of giving, growth, pride, progress and philanthropy.
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