Utilization of Campaign Funds

Graceland Forever - Utilization of Campaign Funds

Here is a list some of the very special projects we were able to accomplish during the Graceland Forever campaign.

Facility Improvements ($8.9 million)

  • The Helene Center for the Visual Arts and Central Chiller Plant
  • Science and Technology Center
  • Leland Drennen Ackerley Outdoor Track Facility
  • Huntsman Football Field/Outdoor Track Renovation
  • Sandage Center for the Study of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship 
  • Handicap accessibility for multiple facilities
  • Gunsolley Renovation
  • Swarm Inn Renovation
  • The Shaw Center for the Performing Arts, Memorial Student Center, McDowell Commens and Patroness Hall Roof renovations.

Endowed Dean/Faculty Support ($3 million)

  • Daniel E. and Alice D. Waite Endowed Chair in Science
  • David and Betty Nipper Endowed Dean's Chair, Community of Christ Seminary
  • Paul E. Morden Endowed Seminary Chair of Religion

Endowed Program and Endowed Scholarships ($7 million)

164 names endowments were established or increased.


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