Our donors, and the beneficiaries of their generosity, have stories to share.
Read their inspiring stories below:
Mary and Hal Harris
Mary and Hal Harris have committed themselves to making an impact in the lives of young people who are passionate about science. At UMSL, that impact equals generosity in the form of a scholarship which is growing thanks to Qualified Charitable Distributions from their IRA.
Peter Racen
Peter’s philanthropy at UMSL began shortly after his graduation and has continued for decades as he, along with his wife Linda, have supported areas from athletics to scholarships. Their most recent gift, a gift from their estate, will transform lives for years to come.
Rich Kluesner
From a distance, it is easy to think you have a clear picture of who he might be. He graduated from the University of Missouri–St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1978 and went on to have a more than 40-year career in the securities industry.