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Academics has raised $ 21,455 from 139 gifts!
Academics at Northwest Missouri State University

There are 11 academic schools and departments at Northwest Missouri State University. All majors, minors, degrees, and certifications offered at Northwest fall within one of the 11 areas below. Each school or department benefits from donor funding by helping to provide unique learning opportunities for students, up-to-date equipment, renovations to educational spaces, and more. Select a school or department below for information on how each benefit from donor support. 

School of Agricultural Sciences Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth School of Business School of Communication & Mass Media School of Computer Science and Information Systems School of Education School of Fine and Performing Arts School of Health Science and Wellness School of Humanities and Social Sciences School of Language, Literature and Writing School of Mathematics and Statistics School of Natural Sciences Honors Program
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Michael and Kenna Johnson Happy Hour Challenge
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.
$1,000 MATCHED
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$500
Timothy Carlyle Academics Challenge
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.
10 / 10 Gifts
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$500
Dean Elise Hepworth's Honors Program Challenge
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.
10 / 10 Gifts
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Dean Ben Blackford's College of Business, Mathematics and Technology Challenge
Dean Benjamin Blackford '99, '01 of the College of Business, Mathematics, and Technology is issuing a challenge to each of the schools under his leadership. Once each school secures 10 gifts of $10 or more, Dean Blackford will provide additional support to all three.
Rank Prize School Gifts
1 $200 Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth School of Business 28
2 $200 School of Computer Science and Information Systems 9
3 $200 School of Mathematics and Statistics 3
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Jamie & Gary Hooyman Winner Takes All Challenge
The Academic school with the most gifts to their Student Profession-Based Learning Fund, benefiting student hands-on learning opportunities, will receive a $1,000 gift from Dr. Jamie Hooyman, retired Provost of Northwest Missouri State University, and Gary ('20) Hooyman.
Rank Prize School Gifts
1 $1,000 School of Education Student Profession-Based Learning Fund 13
2 Booth School of Business Student Profession-Based Learning Fund 11
3 School of Agricultual Sciences Student Profession-Based Learning Fund 6
4 School of Communication & Mass Media Student Profession-Based Learning Fund 5
5 School of Language, Literature & Writing Student PBL Fund 3
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Krista and Scott Barcus Finish Line Challenge
The area with the most donors from 4:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, will receive an additional gift of $1,000 from Krista '03 and Scott Barcus. Krista is the Vice President of Culture and has two Bearcat daughters, Kelsey and Addalea.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1 Bearcat Athletic Scholarship Fund 17
2 Joe & Kelly Quinlin Scholarship 10
3 Joe Bell Black Alumni & Friends Scholarship 5
4 Department-Specific Scholarships 3
5 Northwest Fund 3
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$2,400
Professor Carol Miller Academics Challenge
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.
15 / 15 Gifts
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$1,000
Mark Jelavich Language, Literature and Writing Challenge
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.
15 / 15 Gifts
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Dean Rod Barr's College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Challenge
Dean Dr. Rod Barr '87, '95, '09 of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences is issuing a challenge to each of the schools under his leadership. The school that secures the most gifts of $25 or more will receive an additional gift to support their school.
Rank Prize School Gifts
1 $500 School of Agricultural Sciences 18
2 School of Natural Sciences 2
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Dean Tim Wall’s College of Education, Health and Human Services Challenge
Dean Dr. Tim Wall '01, '22 of the College of Education, Health and Human Services is issuing a challenge to each of the schools under his leadership, both Education and Health Science and Wellness. Once each school secures 10 gifts of $25 or more, Dean Wall will provide additional support to both schools.
Rank Prize School Gifts
1 $500 School of Education 23
2 $500 School of Health Science and Wellness 9
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Ted and Kate Place Opening Sprint Challenge
The area with the most donors between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, will receive an additional gift of $500 from Ted '99 and Kate '99, '00, '08 Place. Ted currently serves as the President of the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors. Ted and Kate's families have cheered at Bearcat games, walked the same sidewalks, and built lasting friendships rooted in Northwest and they hope this gift inspires others to start strong for the university that shaped their story.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1 Joe & Kelly Quinlin Scholarship 12
2 School of Language, Literature and Writing 4
3 B.D. Owens Library 4
4 KXCV-KRNW 4
5 School of Agricultural Sciences 3
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The Presidential Power Hour
The area with the most donors between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, will receive an additional gift of $1,000 from President Lance Tatum and First Lady Jill Tatum. Whether you're a sweet tea drinker or triple-expresso fan, it's time to wake up and give back. May the most caffeinated area win.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1 Bearcat Athletic Scholarship Fund 14
2 Football 3
3 KXCV-KRNW 3
4 Department-Specific Scholarships 2
5 Northwest Fund 2
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Participating Groups
Northwest Fund Scholarships Academics Bearcat Athletics Student Life
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