Bearcat Day of Green 2026

All gifts made to Student Life will unlock a $500 gift from Timothy Carlyle '01, Director of Infrastructure Services at Northwest Missouri State University.

Brandy Brady ’96, ’21, Director of Library Services & Operations & Troy Brady, who spent 10 years at Northwest, are challenging donors to give $5 in honor of every book they’ve read in the past year. All gifts made to B.D. Owens Library will be matched up to $500 thanks to the generosity of Brandy, Troy, and their extended family; Catlyn (Brady) Shelby (’21) & Cole Shelby, Kas Brady (’23), Camryn Brady (’27), Mike & Alison Reasoner (children attend Horace Mann/Leet Center), Kathy Henry, and Ray & Denise Reasoner (‘80), Brandy’s parents who continually provide love and support to this family of readers.

All gifts made to the Northwest Promise Scholarship Fund will be matched up to $1,000 from Pat ’84 & Carol ’82 Pijanowski. Recipients of the Northwest Promise meet Northwest's moderately selective admissions criteria and come from the neediest families. Unlike other need-based programs, the grant, in conjunction with the student's federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships, covers 100% of tuition and standard fees and is renewable for three additional years for those meeting the eligibility criteria. Pat & Carol are both longtime supporters of Northwest and Pat is a current member of the Northwest Foundation Board.

The first 15 donations of $50 or more to Scholarships will unlock a $1,000 gift from Kevin '88 and Kathy Fullerton. Kevin is a proud Northwest alumnus and Kathy is a long-time Bearcat friend!

Thanks to the generosity of Professor Carol Miller '79, a proud Northwest graduate, the first 15 donations of $50 or more to Academics will unlock a $2,400 gift.

In honor of Joe and Kelly Quinlin’s contributions to Northwest Missouri State University, Dr. Terry and Anne '16 Long have issued a challenge in honor of the two as a part of the Bearcat Day of Green. If 58 gifts make a contribution to the Joe '00 & Kelly '00 Quinlin scholarship fund (in honor of the 58 points scored by the 1999 National Champion Bearcat Football team), the Longs will make a special donation to the same scholarship. The goal is to create an endowed scholarship to be awarded annually to a student in the School of Health Science and Wellness.

The first 10 gifts of $25 or more made to the Honors Program will unlock a special gift from Dr. Elise '00 and Matt Hepworth. Elise serves as the Dean of the College of Arts, Communication, and Social Sciences.

The first 10 donations of $10 or more to Scholarships will unlock a $500 gift from Timothy Carlyle '01, Director of Infrastructure Services at Northwest Missouri State University.

The first 5 donors to make a gift of $25 or more to Bearcat Athletics will unlock a $500 gift to Men's and Women's Tennis from Ed '74 and Marla Douglas. Ed is a proud alumnus of Northwest, and he and Marla are active supporters of the University.

The first 20 donors to make a gift of $50 or more to the Northwest Fund will unlock a $1,000 gift from Ken and Leisha '84 Barry. Ken and Leisha are active members of the Bearcat community and Leisha is a current member of the Northwest Board of Regents, as well as the Immediate Past President of the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors.

The first 40 donations of $20 or more to Scholarships will unlock a $10,000 gift from Drs. Gary and Merry McDonald! Gary and Merry each dedicated 44 years of their careers to Northwest as professors and were founding members of the University's Department of Computer Science and Information Systems.

Here’s a Day of Green challenge you won’t want to miss! When 20 listeners make a gift to KXCV–KRNW, a $2,500 challenge gift from Don and Stacy Carrick will be unlocked for the station. Don is a proud and dedicated Bearcat supporter, and Stacy serves on Northwest Missouri State University’s Leadership Team as Vice President of Finance & Administration. They know how important KXCV–KRNW is to our region—and they’re stepping up to help keep it strong. Your gift supports the music, news, and programs you count on—and it helps unlock $2,500 more for public radio in our community. Be one of the 20. Make your gift today and help power KXCV–KRNW!

The first 25 donations of $10 or more to KXCV–KRNW will unlock a $600 gift from Joel & Christine ’89 Benson. The Benson’s are both retired Northwest faculty members, avid fans of KXCV-KRNW, and lifelong Bearcat supporters.

Thank you for supporting the Bearcat Athletic Scholarship Fund, making it possible to maximize our student-athlete's potential in competition and in the classroom.

The first 10 donations of $25 or more to the Joe Bell Black Alumni and Friends Scholarship will unlock a $500 gift from Kimberly Massey Cole ’93. Kim is a lifelong Bearcat fan and the current president of the Northwest Alumni Board.

All gifts to KXCV-KRNW will be matched (up to $500) by Timothy Carlyle '01, Director of Infrastructure Services at Northwest Missouri State University.

Between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, all donations will be matched (up to $1000)! During this hour, any donation made will be doubled by Michael '85 and Kenna '84, '87 Johnson to the fund of your choosing. Michael is the Vice President of University Advancement at Northwest, and Kenna served as an Academic Advisor before her retirement.

All gifts made to the Powering Dreams Scholarship Fund will be matched up to $500 from a generous anonymous donor and alum. Northwest students who receive a Powering Dreams Scholarship are often considered "caught in the middle," both academically and financially. They are the core of Northwest's student body. These are academically talented students who, with the proper resources, have the ability to graduate and become productive, well-rounded citizens.

It’s time to make some noise! Every dollar you give to the Bearcat Marching Band will be doubled (up to $500) thanks to a generous challenge from Larry Mannasmith. Larry and his late wife, Rhonda, spent their careers as part of the Bearcat family and have always had a front-row seat for the music. They’re calling on you to keep the beat going. Whether it's $5 or $50, let’s see how loud our Bearcat pride can get!

If 25 donors contribute to the Tapps Family Health Science and Wellness Scholarship fund, Dr. Tyler '04, '06 and Christy Tapps and family, Northwest staff members will make a $2,000 contribution. After years of being a professor in the School of Health Science and Wellness, Tyler now serves as Associate Provost for Academic Operations and Assessment. Christy is the Assistant Vice President of Health & Wellbeing at Northwest and the former Head Athletic Trainer. The Tapps Family Health Science and Wellness endowed scholarship will award annually to a student majoring in health sciences or recreation. Preference given to students with career aspirations in health sciences, sports, or recreation industry.

The first 10 donations of $15 or more to Athletics will unlock a $500 gift from John Moore '78. John has served on the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors and the Northwest Board of Regents.

Each semester, an average of 20–30 Bearcat students do not return to Northwest, citing inability to pay as the primary reason. Many are working multiple jobs, maintaining solid grades, and paying bills on time, but lack access to parent loans or are loan averse. The Stop the Stop-Out Endowed Scholarship Fund would be administered by Northwest’s financial aid office to support students who have met all payment obligations for tuition, fees, and housing but fall short despite consistent effort. The first 10 gifts of $25 or more to support the Stop the Stop-Out Scholarship Fund will unlock a special gift from Drs. Kori and Allison '01, '03 Hoffmann. Drs. Kori and Allison '01, '03 Hoffmann. Kori serves as the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Director of Student Conduct and Development, and Allison serves as the Assistant Vice President of Admissions and Student Success.

The first 10 donations of $10 or more to Academics will unlock a $500 gift from Timothy Carlyle '01, Director of Infrastructure Services at Northwest Missouri State University.

The first 15 gifts made to benefit the School of Language, Literature and Writing will unlock a $1,000 gift from Dr. Mark Jelavich, in memory of his wife Janet, in honor of her career teaching high school English, speech and debate. After retiring from full-time teaching, Janet worked as a consultant for Missouri Western’s Prairie Lands Writing Project that assisted rural schools in improving their English instruction. Mark, a retired Northwest faculty member, dedicated 31 years of his career as a professor of Economics at Northwest Missouri State University.

The first 50 donations of $20 or more to Student Life will unlock a special $5,000 gift from Jason '99, '02 and Nichole Klindt. Jason is an alumnus of Northwest and Nichole is a proud Bearcat friend!

We Gotchya Fund covers expenses related to offering free feminine hygiene products to students to ensure they have access to essential supplies. The first 10 gifts of $20 to the We Gotchya Fund will unlock an additional $1,000 from Judy and Randy Frueh. Judy is a nurse practitioner in the University's Wellness Center, helping provide care to students who need it.

The first 50 gifts of $10 or more made to Student Life will unlock a generous gift of $2,000 from Melvin '67 and Valorie Booth, the namesake benefactors of the Booth School of Business.

The first 50 donations of $25 or more to Athletics will unlock a $15,000 gift from Mel ('77) and Carol Tjeerdsma. Mel was head Bearcat football coach from 1994-2010 and later Director of Athletics. He's now a member of the University's Board of Regents. Carol was a faculty member in Northwest's School of Education.

Thank you for supporting the Bearcat Athletic Scholarship Fund, making it possible to maximize our student-athlete's potential in competition and in the classroom.

The first 10 gifts of $10 or more to the Food Pantry will unlock a $200 gift from Joel and Christine Benson. The Bearcat Food Pantry provides a source of food and necessities for Northwest students and employees. The target audience is individuals who are experiencing food insecurity and hunger.