As a senior in Donnelly’s Organizational Leadership program, Tenisha Harris works as a parole officer by day and studies late into the night to ensure a better life for herself and her daughter. The second youngest of seven siblings, Tenisha was the first to earn a high school diploma, and she will be the first to earn a college degree. 

Since 1949, Donnelly College has helped thousands of students like Tenisha discover their potential and transform their lives. Donnelly remains a valuable resource in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas by “providing education and community services with personal concern for the needs and abilities of each student, especially those who might not otherwise be served.”

Thanks to our generous donors, Donnelly is able to keep higher education affordable and accessible to students like Tenisha. Donations to our Annual Fund provide more than $300,000 each year in student scholarships and offset the cost of our academic programs. This allows us to keep our annual tuition as low as possible — just over $7,000, among the lowest of any Catholic college. During this holiday season, we are asking our closest friends to consider a contribution to our Annual Fund. With your support, Donnelly will continue to transform lives and help more students like Tenisha discover their God-given potential.