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Michael Schneider is the President of McPherson College where he graduated in 1996 with honors. Earning an MBA from the University of Denver, a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania, and supporting start-ups in everything from information technology to green energy, Michael answered the call to return to his alma mater where he helped spearhead growth to all-time highs in both charitable giving and enrollment. McPherson College also boasts one of the largest endowments of any private college in Kansas. When Michael was named president in 2009, and was one of the youngest college presidents in the United States. With niche degree programs including automotive restoration, McPherson is reinventing itself as a significant contributor to higher education. McPherson College garnered recent notoriety for having a student-restored 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S win 2nd in the Post War Luxury Class at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance, the most prestigious car show in the world, and for securing a $1 billion endowment commitment, which is the largest philanthropic commitment in the history of higher education.
SHOW SPONSORS
American Collectors Insurance • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
Inspiring students and faculty to chase big dreams is key to inspiring everyone at McPherson College and those who want to support the school and its people.
CHALLENGE
In higher education there is an important need to not be stagnant and to evolve and grow.
SPECIAL VEHICLE
A blue 1966 Pontiac named Ruth.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
McPherson college ‘belongs’ in the automotive industry. This is just the beginning of the impact.
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