A Defining Moment: The Campaign for Cottey College

A Defining Moment Campaign, $15 Million and Climbing

A Defining Moment Campaign, the comprehensive campaign for Cottey College, Nevada, Missouri, recently topped the $15 million mark climbing towards the $35 million campaign goal.

Defining Moment Testimonials

Donna R. Helm - Her Defining Moment

"I got more from my small liberal arts college than I could have received from a larger, impersonal public institution." said Donna Helm.

Helen Kirby - Her Defining Moment

"We have a gem - a diamond, that not everyone is aware of," said Helen Kirby.

Amy Bowlin Hadley '01 - Her Defining Moment

After visiting the Cottey campus as a high school sophomore, Amy knew that "this was it."

Blogs

Behind the Red Glasses - The Blog of Dr. Judy Rogers

Dr. Rogers shares what the campaign looks like from "behind the red glasses."

Up Front and Center - The Blog of Barbara Andes

Barbara Andes shares what it's like to be "Up Front and Center" as the Campaign Chairman

This Month at Cottey

Get a closer look at Cottey College and the unique bonds cultivated there.

Recent News

$13 Million Benchmark Makes News

When the campaign reached the $13 Million benchmark it was news, and not just on campus. Reporter Rusty Murry from the Nevada Daily Mail came to interview campaign chair Barbara Andes when she was on campus with the campaign cabinet.

The $10 Million Campaign Milestone
What Does It Mean?

As 2010 came to a conclusion, the Internet and airways were alive with the celebration announcement that A Defining Moment: The Campaign for Cottey College had achieved the $10 million milestone.

Campaign Tops $10 Million

Cottey College celebrated New Years early announcing that contributions to A Defining Moment: The Campaign for Cottey College have exceeded the $10 million milestone.

A Defining Moment Campaign Spreads Sea to Shining Sea

As we come to the end of the year, the Defining Moment Campaign staff and volunteers feel a little like Santa zipping across the country spreading good cheer about the wonderful and exciting future that lies ahead for Cottey.

Alumna Rebecca Pohlad '75 Makes $500,000 Gift

Gift announced at an awareness event in Seattle; pushes campaign total over $8.7 million

Cottey Employees Top Campaign Goal

Cottey College employees' donations and pledges top their campaign and stretch goals.

Campaign Announcement

Dr. Judy Rogers, president of Cottey College, announced at the International Convention of the P.E.O. Sisterhood in San Diego, California, the $35 million comprehensive campaign for Cottey College.

Campaign Leadership

Barbara Andes, campaign chairman, is pleased to announce the Campaign Cabinet for A Defining Moment: The Campaign for Cottey College.