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Three decades of coverage documenting our journey from public housing to building housing. National magazines, local newspapers, television, and more.
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Featured Origin Story
Kansas City Star · 1995
Brothers Turn Dream Into Determination
The defining story of transformation. At age 25, Troy Nash converted his mother's small house into a classroom, bought used textbooks from thrift stores, and tutored his three older brothers - helping them enroll in college for the first time. His mother earned her GED at 55 and was posthumously awarded a Bachelor's degree by UMKC. This is where it all began.
Read The Original ArticleSavoy Magazine
National recognition in America's leading African American business publication.
AUGUST 2022
The Nash Group: A Higher Calling
Father-daughter team tackling the affordable housing crisis nationwide.
SUMMER 2022
Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America
National recognition for executive leadership and impact.
SPRING 2020
Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America
Back-to-back recognition for corporate leadership excellence.
Ingram's Magazine
Kansas City's premier business publication.
Local News
Coverage from Kansas City's trusted news sources.
KANSAS CITY BUSINESS JOURNAL
Complete Coverage Archive
Years of business coverage featuring Dr. Troy Nash and The Nash Group's impact on Kansas City.
THE KANSAS CITY CALL · EST. 1919
The Oldest Black Newspaper West of the Mississippi
Ongoing coverage of The Nash Group's affordable housing initiatives and community impact.
University Publications
Academic recognition and alumni achievements.
BROWN UNIVERSITY · MARCH 2024
Student Spotlight: Championing Affordable Housing
Profile on affordable housing as a social determinant of health in the Online MPH program.
USC PRICE SCHOOL · JUNE 2022
Air Force Veteran and USC Price Graduate Increases Affordable Housing in the Heartland
Featured student profile on community impact through urban planning expertise.
UMKC SCHOOL OF LAW · APRIL 2017
Defying the Odds Alumni Achievement Award
Honored for achieving success despite significant obstacles.
INGRAM'S MAGAZINE · NOVEMBER 2025
UMKC Names Troy Nash as Director of Lewis White Real Estate Center
Appointed director of UMKC's premier real estate education center at the Bloch School.
STARTLAND NEWS · OCTOBER 2025
Q&A: Troy Nash Grew Up in Public Housing; Now He's Leading Real Estate Innovation at UMKC
In-depth interview on vision for the Lewis White Real Estate Center.
Real Estate & Trade Publications
Industry recognition and transit-oriented development coverage.
MIDWEST REAL ESTATE NEWS · APRIL 2017
Finding His Mission in Kansas City and Across the Globe
Career profile and 50-country humanitarian work with People to People International.
MASS TRANSIT MAGAZINE · MAY 2023
KCATA Approves Three Affordable Multi-Family Housing Developments
Promise Place and The Mabion transit-oriented developments approved.
THINKING BIGGER BUSINESS · MARCH 2016
Building Kansas City: Newmark Grubb Zimmer Devoted to Helping KC Prosper
Profile on firm leadership and regional economic development.
Kansas City Star Archive
Three decades of coverage from Kansas City's newspaper of record.
1995
Brothers Turn Dream Into Determination
The origin story - tutoring three older brothers into college.
2000
Nash Targets Ground Zero of Blight
Weeklong vigil at 39th and Prospect led to comprehensive development plan.
2001
Decrepit Fire Stations Draw Council's Attention
Nash slept in six fire stations - led to $276 million public safety bond passage.
2002
Group Hopes Presence Spurs Change in Complex
Nash lived over a month in crime-ridden housing complex to fight for residents.
2013
Oasis in a Food Desert Finally Has Groundbreaking
Bringing grocery access to underserved communities.
1995
Dreams Keep Law Student Reaching, Achieving
Early profile during UMKC law school journey.
Government & Official Recognition
Proclamations, appointments, and legislative recognition.
KANSAS CITY COUNCIL · 2022
Arielle Nash Honored by Mayor and City Council
Official recognition by Kansas City leadership.
KANSAS CITY COUNCIL · 2015
Kansas City Missouri Proclamation Honoring Troy Nash
Official city proclamation for community contributions.
2009
Governor Nixon Appoints Troy Nash to Housing Commission
Appointment to Missouri Housing Development Commission.
1996
Nash Appointed to UM Board of Curators
First African American Student Curator in University of Missouri history.
2003
Nash Appointed Chair of Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development
Leadership of Kansas City's most influential committee.
2000
Councilman Nash to Present Award to Bishop Desmond Tutu
International humanitarian recognition in Hong Kong.
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