Mizzou Giving Day contribution establishes new endowed scholarship for transformative technology at Trulaske
Mizzou Giving Day 2026 marked an important milestone for the University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business.
Thanks to the generosity of donors Ralph and Carolyn Clark and Bruce and Pam Walker, the college will award a new $1,500 endowed scholarship dedicated to elevating its commitment to transformative technology.
The Ralph and Carolyn Clark Transformative Technology in Business Scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate an interest in transformative technology.
The scholarship is the first to be aligned with Trulaske’s strategy, which focuses on three pillars: transformative technology, experience-centered learning and entrepreneurial mindset.
The inaugural recipients of the new scholarship are Lexington Jones, who is double majoring in economics and business administration with an emphasis in marketing, as well as certificates in Marketing Analytics and Multicultural Studies; and Jackson Kinder, who is majoring in business administration with a marketing emphasis, along with a Sales certificate.
Both students have pursued opportunities not only to broaden their own understanding of transformative technology, but to help other Trulaske students navigate it, as well. Jones and Kinder serve as student presenters for Trulaske’s Center for Transformative Technology (C4TT), presenting roughly 20-24 workshops per semester to their peers.
“Lexi and Jackson have been with us since the very beginning of the Center for Transformative Technology, helping shape not just what we do, but how we do it. They’ve played a critical role in translating complex AI concepts into something accessible and meaningful for their peers. What stands out most is how they meet us halfway,” said Drew Reeves, C4TT director. “They lean into ambiguity, take ownership of their work, and actively inspire Trulaske students to discover their own passion for technology and help them recognize emerging opportunities in a rapidly changing world.”
The scholarship, which can be accessed through the Mizzou scholarship portal, is open to all undergraduate students in the Trulaske College of Business who hold a minimum 3.0 GPA or above.
“The gift is a recognition that transformative technology skills are valued and necessary for success in a rapidly changing business environment,” said Dr. Gay Albright, associate dean of undergraduate programs and David and Judy O’Neal MBA Professor at Trulaske. “I’m grateful to be able to help advance the academic pursuits of these two students, both of whom have demonstrated a commitment to furthering their peers’ knowledge of transformative technology.”
Mizzou Giving Day is an annual, campus-wide, 24-hour campaign that involves the entire Tiger family making a concentrated impact through charitable giving.
“We’d like to thank all those who supported Trulaske during this year’s Mizzou Giving Day,” said Balaji Rajagopalan, Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. Dean of the Trulaske College of Business. “And we’d like to extend a special thanks to Ralph and Carolyn Clark and Bruce and Pam Walker, whose generosity will unlock opportunities for our students and help advance our commitment to transformative technology.”
Mizzou’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business prepares students for success as global citizens, business leaders, scholars, innovators and entrepreneurs by providing access to transformative technologies, offering experience-centered learning opportunities and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.