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Retired Teacher Leaves Unexpected Gift to the Willa Cather Foundation

… Retired Teacher Leaves Unexpected Gift to the Willa Cather Foundation April 10, 2025 Ask Loren Johnson’s former … kindness and compassion. In fact, Johnson cared so deeply about others that he rarely shared much about his own life … said Pedroza, a retired theology professor. “He made all of us perform and develop at our best. There were at least a …
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The Willa Cather Foundation

… Image The Willa Cather Foundation dba the National Willa Cather Center The Willa … We connect people through programs and services. Inclusiveness: We commit to nurturing relationships with … that museums are spaces to have courageous conversations about the complex history we share, and we seek transparent …
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An Interview with Ashley Olson, Executive Director of the Willa Cather Foundation

… with Ashley Olson, Executive Director of the Willa Cather Foundation December 16, 2022 Ashley Olson has been part of the Willa Cather Foundation staff since 2008 and has served as the organization's … I’ve stayed here because the organization was intentional about creating leadership opportunities that aligned with my …
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Leslie Levy appointed Executive Director of Willa Cather Foundation

… Leslie Levy appointed Executive Director of Willa Cather Foundation August 15, 2011 Leslie Campbell Levy appointed … ways, building on our successes arm-in-arm with the strong staff we have in place in Red Cloud,” said Jay Yost, … from all over the world each year. For more information about the Foundation, call toll-free at (866) 731-7304 or go …
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Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors Install New Officers

… Image Willa Cather Foundation Board of Governors Install New Officers January … of the life, times, settings, and work of Willa Cather. Susan Maher, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at … of Cather's works as well as many books written by others about Willa Cather. Art and educational exhibits regularly …
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Willa Cather Foundation Awarded Operations Support from Nebraska Arts Council

… Image Willa Cather Foundation Awarded Operations Support from Nebraska Arts Council June 16, 2021 The Willa Cather Foundation was recently awarded a grant of … because they really did give a deeper thrill, at least to children.” Since its restoration by the Willa Cather …
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Willa Cather Foundation to Create National Willa Cather Center

… Image Willa Cather Foundation to Create National Willa Cather Center March 25, … plans to build the National Willa Cather Center, a public museum, archive, and arts and cultural center. The facility, … Visit www.WillaCather.org to learn more. More About the National Willa Cather Center (NWCC): Please see …
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Willa Cather Foundation Collection Continues to Grow

… Image Willa Cather Foundation Collection Continues to Grow September 25, 2017 … George Cather home, I thought I felt the whole house tremble when I chanced upon a trove of forgotten … Center. Items saved, items treasured. I’ll always wonder about this happy coincidence of finding these objects just …
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Willa Cather Foundation Receives Governor's Arts Award

… Image Willa Cather Foundation Receives Governor's Arts Award May 23, 2018 The Willa Cather Foundation was honored to receive a Governor’s … renovating a long-forgotten historic building to create a living memorial to Willa Cather. This dream became a reality …
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Willa Cather Sites Transferred to the Willa Cather Foundation

… her formative years—six historic properties and supporting collections will be transferred to the Willa Cather … Willa Cather Center will remain a primary location to learn about and research one of America's most iconic … to the Cather family, as well as furnishings, family book collections, and other possessions. Ashley Olson, Executive …
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