St. Louis couple funds art scholarship at Northwest

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Dorothy Myers Rice

A St. Louis couple has established a scholarship at Northwest Missouri State University for students majoring in art. Dorothy Myers Rice, a 1946 Northwest alumna, and her husband, Donald, donated $49,000 toward an endowed scholarship.

“Our main goal is to help someone go to Northwest Missouri State University who otherwise would find it impossible without a little help,” Dorothy said. “I’m happy to be fortunate enough to do this for future students.”

Dorothy, who received her degree in art with a minor in music, is originally from the Bethany area. As a Northwest student, she received a one-year scholarship in art in addition to a music scholarship.

The Rices were married in 1959 and both taught at Rolla High School before transferring to Normandy High School in the St. Louis area, where Dorothy retired from teaching art.

“The Donald and Dorothy Myers Rice Scholarship is a wonderful example of the support alumni have for our arts programs,” said Dr. Charles McAdams, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “This scholarship will greatly enhance Northwest’s ability to attract talented art students.”

For more information about the Donald and Dorothy Myers Rice Scholarship and other opportunities to support Northwest, e-mail the Northwest Foundation at advance@nwmissouri.edu or call 660.562.1248.

For more information, please contact:

Mitzi Lutz
Advancement Communications Specialist
Office of University Advancement
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Dr., Alumni House
Maryville, MO 64468

660.562.1248 (phone)
660.541.1401 (cell)
660.562.1990 (fax)

www.nwmissouri.edu/alumni

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