“We were very fortunate to find Steve LaNasa at a point when the College was making its transition to more four-year programs and when the College was poised for growth. He built on the legacies of Ken Gibson and John Murry and left his own mark on Donnelly. He has taken the College to the next level –Donnelly is stronger financially, academically, physically, and in our student success measures. We are going to miss Steve, absolutely, and we are so grateful for his leadership. But we’re delighted for him and Rebecca and the incredible opportunity for their family, and we wish them the best.”
Dick Flanigan
Donnelly Chair-Elect and Senior VP at Cerner
“I am very grateful to Dr. Steve LaNasa for his distinguished service as the President of Donnelly College. Steve was definitely the right man at this particular time to lead Donnelly College. His passion for the mission of Donnelly in assisting young men and women realize the goal of a college education is precisely what Donnelly College has been about throughout its distinguished 60+ year history. Steve has helped to expand Donnelly College’s presence in the community and through his leadership we have added many new opportunities at the college. Donnelly College is stronger today at every level because of his hard work and dedication.”
Most Reverend Joseph Naumann, D.D.
Archbishop, Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
“Dr. Steve LaNasa is a transformative educational leader. His vision that every individual deserves access to high quality education has been evident in the strong partnership developed between Donnelly College and Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS). We are grateful for Dr. LaNasa's leadership and look forward to continuing our partnership, building on his legacy of service to first generation college students.”
Dr. Cindy Lane
Superintendent of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools
Dick Flanigan
Donnelly Chair-Elect and Senior VP at Cerner
“I am very grateful to Dr. Steve LaNasa for his distinguished service as the President of Donnelly College. Steve was definitely the right man at this particular time to lead Donnelly College. His passion for the mission of Donnelly in assisting young men and women realize the goal of a college education is precisely what Donnelly College has been about throughout its distinguished 60+ year history. Steve has helped to expand Donnelly College’s presence in the community and through his leadership we have added many new opportunities at the college. Donnelly College is stronger today at every level because of his hard work and dedication.”
Most Reverend Joseph Naumann, D.D.
Archbishop, Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
“Dr. Steve LaNasa is a transformative educational leader. His vision that every individual deserves access to high quality education has been evident in the strong partnership developed between Donnelly College and Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS). We are grateful for Dr. LaNasa's leadership and look forward to continuing our partnership, building on his legacy of service to first generation college students.”
Dr. Cindy Lane
Superintendent of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools