Alumni

Scholarship Total Breaks Record

Posted on by Ken Honas

This year, more than $1.5 million in scholarships were awarded at the Scholarship Recognition Dinner — the largest amount to date. The school distributed 364 scholarships to 193 students at the annual celebration of donors and recipients, held Oct. 16 at the UMKC Student Union. School administrators and two current students, Abby Loch, a senior studying dental hygiene, and Kristina Nguyen, a fourth- year dental student, spoke at the event. Continue reading →

Donor Recognition and New Scholarships

Posted on by Ken Honas

Medallion and Pin Recipients

Philanthropy Medallions
The Rinehart Medallion honors the memory of Dr. Roy J. Rinehart, longtime dean of the UMKC School of Dentistry. The medallion is bestowed on alumni and friends who have distinguished themselves through philanthropy or service. Each year, lifetime donors of $10,000 or more are given a medallion. Annual donations to the Rinehart Foundation provide invaluable support, enabling the school to improve the quality and expand the scope of its educational, research, clinical and outreach programs. Continue reading →

Message from the Chair and Estate Gifts

Posted on by Ken Honas

As this year winds down, I am grateful to be able to take a moment and reflect on the impact of the Rinehart Foundation’s generous donors and the impact of their generosity. We awarded more than $1 million in scholarships, provided support to faculty and staff through professorships and development, and provided free care for those patients most in need. These were just a few of the ways your contributions helped our school this year. Continue reading →

Message from the Dean

Posted on by Ken Honas

I usually end my dean’s messages with a note of gratitude, but in this donor appreciation edition of Explorer, it seems much more fitting to start with thanks.

The contributions of our loyal alumni and friends, talented students, hardworking staff, faculty, administration and researchers committed to the very highest standards are what make us great. In this issue, we’re afforded the opportunity to recognize and express gratitude for extraordinary generosity, support and commitment. Continue reading →

Golfing “Fore” Student Scholarships

Posted on by Audriana Thompson

Alumni, friends and students enjoyed a day on the course Friday, October 13, at the annual UMKC Dental Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament at WinterStone Golf Course in Independence, Missouri. As always, golfers enjoyed food, fun and a few mulligans.

Since its inception, the Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament has awarded over $290,000 in individual scholarships to UMKC School of Dentistry dental and dental hygiene students.

Thank you to the players and sponsors for a great day of golf raising money for student scholarships!

And a special thank you to Dr. Joe Spalitto for his guidance, efforts, and time devoted towards the Dental Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament.

Click here for candids from the event.

Click here for group photos from the event.