With a goal of raising $30 million, this campaign is the largest fundraising initiative in the history of Truman State University.More...
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The Generous Spirit of a Dedicated Teacher |
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As a career
educator, the late Margaret (Richardson) Johnson understood
the impact a first-class education can have on people, and
the estate gift the 1944 alumna left to Truman State
University expresses the appreciation she felt for her alma
mater. Johnson was interested in having quality education
for students, and it is appropriate that her unrestricted
gift of approximately $125,000 will bolster the Truman Fund
for Excellence; the fund supports activities designed to
assist Truman in realizing its vision of becoming the
nation’s premier liberal arts and sciences university. Born in Mendon, Mo., Johnson attended the university in the 1940s and was active in the Romance Languages Club, the Women’s Athletic Association, Modern Literature Club, Kappa Delta Pi, and Cardinal Key. She holds the distinction of being the first woman elected president of the Student Council. In 1944, Johnson graduated with a bachelor of science in education and later earned a master’s degree from Columbia University in New York. She taught English and literature in public schools in Missouri, New Jersey, Oregon, and Michigan, and throughout her career, she was involved in professional organizations. She also held leadership positions in various teacher unions. Johnson died May 14, 2008, leaving a legacy gift to Truman through her estate plan. Gifts like Johnson’s which support the Truman Fund for Excellence will make a difference in students’ lives in a number of ways. This versatile fund allows Truman to continue its commitment of meeting the scholarship needs of deserving students; renovate classrooms and laboratories to enhance student learning; and provide powerful learning experiences for students outside the classroom through cultural events and lectures, study abroad, internships, and service learning opportunities. The fund also helps ensure that Truman has the ability to attract and retain world-class faculty and meet many other essential needs that make the Truman experience possible. |
