Jill Raitt was the founder of Religious Studies at the University of Missouri and established the Jill Raitt Opportunities for Excellence Fund in the Department of Religious Studies to provide recurring means of financial support for the department. The fund is used to promote professional growth among faculty, staff and students by stimulating opportunities for teaching, research, and service that will elevate individual units and people to high levels of achievement.
Dr. Raitt passed away on May 27, 2025. We invite you to contribute to this endowment in her memory.