Our Shared Future

What kind of Kansas City do you want to live in?  What are your hopes for our shared future?

Donnelly College believes in a Kansas City where everyone has access to high-quality, affordable, Catholic higher education, and where all who wish to pursue their dreams are able to do so, regardless of their background or present day circumstances. 

Since 1949, Donnelly College has been a vital part of our metropolitan area and the region to make our shared dreams for a great Kansas City a reality. Each day our students are preparing to be Kansas City's next generation of highly-diverse, highly-educated healthcare professionals, teachers, entrepreneurs and more, ​leading our community into the future. Meet a few of them below, then learn how Donnelly is using higher education ​to transform people, places and spirits. 

Meet the Future of Kansas City

"Thanks to Donnelly's overwhelming support, I have had great success in maintaining a 4.0 GPA. I made a great choice in choosing Donnelly – I can now achieve my goals sooner! " -Pedram Kalantari

“I learned I would receive the Presidential Scholarship from Donnelly. I was ecstatic because that meant I could afford college and focus on my goals of graduating.” -Zulina Ramirez

"I am glad that I attend a school that makes it a priority to help out students in any way possible." -Jose Marquez

"I didn’t know anything about myself until I came to Donnelly. I didn’t know that I could be something more than what I am now. I didn’t know that I could be a leader.” -Tenisha Harris

“What I think is truly unique about attending Donnelly is the closeness between the students and staff. It’s a perfect environment for me to get individual help and have my voice be heard.” -Johnny Zhou

“Donnelly accepted me for who I was and offered me scholarships which allowed me to complete my bachelor’s degree in a timely manner with no debt.” -Alejandra Valles

​Hear from a few of the above students and alumni in the following videos:

​More videos profiling Donnelly's students and alumni available at YouTube.