After graduating in 2015 with a degree in social work, Karly Raklovits attended Western Michigan University where she received her master’s degree in social work in 2018. While she worked on her master’s in social work, Karly held a role as a foster home license specialist for Bethany Christian Services. In 2018, she took a …
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After graduating in 2015 with a degree in psychology, Sarah Peterson continued her education at the University of Kentucky. In 2017, she received her master’s degree in clinical psychology and later in 2022, she received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology. During her time in Kentucky, she also worked as a therapist at Jesse G. Harris …
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After graduating in 2013 with degrees in chemistry and musical performance, Alec Norkey attended Bowling Green State University where he earned his master’s degree in music, focusing on ethnomusicology and violin performance. From 2017–2019, Alec attended the Boston Conservatory at Berklee where he received his graduate performance diploma in classical contemporary music performance. Currently, he …
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After graduating in 2016 with a composite degree, Gavin Midlam explored various industries. He worked as an associate industrial designer for Halo Neuroscience and then held a few roles at Adidas including a 3D footwear designer and a product manager. From 2021–2022, he worked as the head of products for Amberjack, a shoe company. Most …
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After graduating in 2014 with degrees in English and theater, Lauren Ezzo pursued a career as an audiobook narrator. She is a freelance artist who contracts for various publishers and publishing houses such as Scholastic Audio, Penguin Random House, Audible Inc., Harper Audio and more. Lauren has received many awards for her work such as …
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After graduating in 2014 with degrees in biology and chemistry, Parker Bussies worked as an ophthalmic assistant at Zeeland Vision. He also worked as a medical assistant at Eyes to See from 2014–2015. Parker began his master’s and Ph.D. in 2015 at University of Miami studying genomic medicine. He received his Doctor of Medicine in …
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After graduating from Hope College in 2014 with a degree in biology, Meredith Busman continued her education at Wayne State University. She received her Doctor of Medicine in 2018 and then took the role of an emergency physician at Corewell Health. Additionally, Meredith is a sub-elite marathoner, having completed several marathons across the globe. Meredith …
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After graduating from Hope College in 2013 with degrees in biology and chemistry, Emily Armbruster pursued a Ph.D. at the University of Missouri. While she was there, Emily researched the structure and dynamics of the 70S E. coli ribosome using single molecule biophysical techniques. From 2017–2019 she was a recipient of a Go! Fellowship with …
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After graduating from Hope College in 2013 with a degree in art, Megan Altieri became an art educator at Wellspring Preparatory High School in Grand Rapids. Additionally, in 2020, Megan started her own small business, Sonder Articles. Megan is very involved in the West Michigan community and has given an Artist Talk at Grand Valley …
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Savannah Warner has guardian angels, but they are made of real flesh and bone. “I don’t know how to put it into words,” said the senior from Ann Arbor. “People who are kind enough to provide my scholarships are my guardian angels. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them.” Not only wouldn’t she …
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