University President Sue Thomas with Jennifer D. Austin (’92, ’93)

THE FOUNDATION CELEBRATION took place April 11, honoring the impact alumni and friends make a Truman through philanthropy. new members of Truman’s prestigious giving societies were recognized, and Jennifer D. Austin (’92,’93) was bestowed with the President’s Leadership Award for her years of engagement and generosity. As a partner at KPMG, Austin played a key role in establishing the KPMG Accounting Excellence Fund, and she has recently established the Jennifer D. Austin Accounting excellence Fund to further support the program that helped shape her commitment to excellence and thoughtful leadership.