Office of Advancement
Alumni & Giving
Make a Difference Today
Your support helps create opportunities for our students and advances the work of the College of Education & Human Development. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of children, individuals, families and communities.
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Meet the Advancement Team
Our team is here to connect you with the college and explore ways to support what matters most to you. Whether you’re interested in giving, partnering or staying engaged, we’re ready to help you make a meaningful impact.
Ana Compain-Romero
Senior Director of Advancement
College of Education & Human Development
email Email
phone 573-882-7410
place 118 Hill Hall
Megan McCauley
Director of Advancement
College of Education & Human Development
email Email
phone 573-882-5111
place 118 Hill Hall
Connie Maxwell
Advancement Coordinator
College of Education & Human Development
email Email
phone (573) 882-6386
place 118 Hill Hall
Support What Matters Most
Make a direct impact by supporting key areas that strengthen our college and our students:
Dean’s Fund for Excellence
Provides flexible resources that allow the Dean to respond to emerging opportunities, invest in faculty and enhance opportunities for students while expanding the college’s impact nationally and internationally.
Scholarship Fund
Provides critical financial support for students pursuing degrees in the College of Education & Human Development, helping ensure access to education and making it possible for more students to achieve their goals.
Student Success Fund
Supports initiatives that enhance the student experience, including career development, student programs and organizational opportunities that prepare graduates to succeed in their fields.
Create a Lasting Legacy
Beyond annual support, you can help shape the future of the college through permanently endowed funds. From named scholarships and fellowships to faculty support and emerging research initiatives, your investment ensures lasting impact and advances education and human development for generations to come.
Contact the Advancement Team at CEHDAdvancement@missouri.edu to learn more about establishing an endowment or other meaningful giving opportunities.
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A $1 million gift from the estate of O. Cleve McDaniel, Ph.D. ’97, will support professional development opportunities for graduate students in Mizzou’s Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis program, carrying forward the legacy of a higher education leader committed to serving others.
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Connecting the dots: How Mizzou mentors shaped Andrew Lootens-White’s journey
From a small Northwest Missouri town to a national higher education leadership role, CEHD alumnus Andrew Lootens-White credits the people who helped him see possibilities he hadn’t imagined — and now hopes to do the same for others.