Supporters Like You

An impactful legacy is reflected in Dr. Joanne Skillman-Howard and Dr. John Howard’s $2 million bequest to benefit KCU students interested in Pediatric Medicine.

Honoring a KCU Education by Giving Back

Dr. Merle Turner, D.O., showed up at KCU with very little—just determination and $360 in his pocket. That was all he and his wife, Susan, had been able to save. When he asked for the loan office, he was told there wasn't one.

Dr. Robert Juhasz with his class of 1981 classmates

A Gift Granted in Gratitude

Guided by his heart and lifelong endeavor to improve the human condition, Dr. Robert Juhasz regards philanthropic support to KCU an integral part of his personal charter.

An Outstanding Education for a Fulfilling Career

Kenneth Ganapini, D.O. (COM '77), credits the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCU) for challenging him to become the best physician he could be

Making an Indelible, Positive Impact on Future Generations of Students

Now retired, Dr. Harry Walter gave back to our country through military service and his private practice in the Denver area. Most recently, he's chosen to support future doctors of osteopathic medicine at KCU with a planned gift.

For Success of Tomorrow's Physicians

Growing up in a modest household in Brooklyn, New York, Bruce Ogin, DO (COM '68), began nurturing what would prove to be a lifelong desire to give something good back to the world.

The Joy of Practicing Medicine Intersects With the Joy of Giving

From the aspirational foundations of his education at Kansas City University (KCU), and subsequent diverse experiences during internships and residencies around the world in the U.S. Army, Dr. Elliott Klain, DO (COM '74), carved a lengthy and successful 45-year career.

Dr. Dale Reinker and his wife of 52 years, Joan

A Calling and a Privilege

When reflecting on his journey as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine over the span of 42 years, Dr. Dale Reinker is more apt to define his career as inspired rather than unique.

Carving His Own Path

Robert L. Schoenen II, DO, FAAEM (COM '82), readily admits he wouldn't be where he is today—a board-certified emergency room physician at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri—without the high-quality education he received at KCU.

Joel M. Feder, D.O., FACOFP dist., and his wife, Randa

All in the Family

When Joel M. Feder, D.O., FACOFP dist. (COM '75), and his wife, Randa, established the Joel M. Feder, D.O., and Randa Feder Scholarship at KCU last fall, it was inspired in part by the family physician's desire to ensure deserving students can experience what he calls "the career of a lifetime."

A Personal Culture of Philanthropy

Betty Jo White, DO, FACOS (COM ’63) relishes a lifetime of memories, including obstacles and challenges, distinctive accomplishments, and awards for service and pioneering firsts—among those being the first woman in the osteopathic profession to complete a general surgical residency.

Honoring a Profession

When Neil Nickelsen, DO (COM ’68) began his medical career in the early 1970s, he was only the second pediatrician to practice in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Father and Son Alumni Pledge Gifts for Future Generations of Students

Dr. Sean Growney was inspired by his father Dr. James Growney (pictured) in many ways, continually defined by personal integrity and an unwavering devotion to medicine.

Alumnus Gives to KCU to Inspire and Support Future Students

Darel Pruett, DO (COM '80) is a student of the world. Growing up in Zimbabwe as the child of a famous African missionary—Dennis D. Pruett, M.D., a decorated World War II pilot and founder of Hasten International—the youngster started working in the rural mission's hospital at age 12, learning to take X-rays.

Dr. Kenneth Mitchem Leaves a Legacy of Compassion and Caring

Kenneth E. Mitchem, DO (COM '55), father of Steven, Gregory and Randy, had a passion for life that ignited an insatiable curiosity and a keen sense of gratitude.

KCU Education Runs in the Family

KCU is a family affair for two generations of the Csere family. Dr. Robert Csere, the patriarch, never expected his daughters, Anne and Laura, to follow in his footsteps.

Proffitt Pays It Forward

Examine the life and career of Paul Proffitt, DO, and it's easy enough to identify a common thread-the presence and influence of KCU in various capacities throughout the decades.

Alumnus Shows Appreciation for KCU Degree

After 40 years of practicing medicine, Larry Odekirk, DO (COM '63), made the decision to retire in 2003. He had, by his own measure, achieved a level of success as a physician that he could only have imagined while a child growing up in Independence, Missouri.

KCU Receives $1 Million Gift From Late Alum's Estate

For 43 years, William Geb, D.O. (COM '50), enjoyed his role treating patients as an osteopathic physician. He was grateful for the education he received at KCU, which made his career in medicine possible.

Inspiring Future Generations of Physicians

Listen to Ron Chernov, DO discuss his life and medical career, and it's easy to identify two entirely positive, life-changing moments: meeting his wife, Claudia, and being introduced to osteopathic medicine.

"It Just Makes Sense to Me"

"Have you ever seen the movie Fried Green Tomatoes?" Dr. Dale Kesl asks. "That was the kind of general store my grandparents owned and ran while I was growing up."

"...Give Back to the Things We Love"

Dr. Marshall D. Walker's career path was anything but traditional. With little formal education and admittedly "more interested in cars and football" than academic achievement, he didn't plan on pursuing medicine.

Supporting Students Today and Tomorrow

When Dr. Larry Handlin was a student, he started off in pharmacy school. As he began rotations, he became more intrigued by medicine and decided to pursue it as his chosen career.

KCU Alum Gives for the Greater Good

As Dr. Larry Anderson sees it, small gestures can lead to big change.

Alumnus Shows Gratitude Through Giving

Life is simple, really, as Dr. Robert Marciano sees it: Take care of your people and your community—and never forget who helped get you there.

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