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Shaun M. Osborne

Shaun M. Osborne Honored As Top Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes Magazine. Petoskey/Alpena, MI., 02/22/19, Shaun M. Osborne, CFP®, CRPC®, CFS® a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Petoskey & Alpena was named to the list of Bes

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Published March 25, 2019

Ray Richards

Ray Richards, trial lawyer from Detroit, Michigan, earns the AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, its highest possible rating. The recognition demonstrates that a large number of attorneys in the industry who work alongside Ray hold him in hi

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Published February 13, 2019

Stuart Peet

Stuart Peet, '79, received a Certificate of Service for 15 years as the Wayland Area Emergency Medical Services Representative in Martin Township.

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Published January 17, 2019

Gary Erwin

Gary J. Erwin, '90, had his book of short stories, "Trail Crossing Sixteen Counties," accepted for publication by Adelaide Books of New York. His book will be published in late September 2019. Stories from his collection have appeared in several literary

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Published December 19, 2018

Sonya Hernandez

Sonya Hernandez, '03, '08, '10, was selected as one of Michigan's Top 50 Latinas in 2018. This is the first group of Latinas recognized in Michigan for this honor.

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Published November 19, 2018

Randall MacGeorge

Randall MacGeorge, '84, was presented with the 2018 Staff Excellence Award from Aquinas College during the State of the College address on October 17th. Randy serves as the Campus Logistics Coordinator and as an adjunct associate professor in the Computer

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Published November 19, 2018

Abigayle Sladick

Abigayle Sladick, 07', 18', was nominated for a GR Chamber young Athena award, and was named a "40 under 40" business leader by GRBJ.

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Published October 4, 2018

Veronica Kirin

In September 2018, Veronica's book, titled "Stories of Elders: What the Greatest Generation Knows About Technology that You Don't" was published. Stories of Elders is the result of Veronica driving 12,000 miles around the U.S. to interview 100 members of

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Published October 4, 2018

Milinda Ysasi

I have been selected as a 2018-2019 Job Quality Fellow. The Job Quality Fellowship is Hosted within the Aspen Institute's Economic Opportunities Program, and is a year-long experience that brings together leading innovators working to advance job quality

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Published September 7, 2018

Kevin Patterson

Kevin Patterson was recognized as one of the "40 Under 40 Business Leaders" in West Michigan by the Grand Rapids Business Journal for the second year in a row!

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Published September 7, 2018

Mark Arnold

My book, "Monster: The Story of Young Mary Shelley" was published by Mango Publications. It is a historical fiction about the young woman who wrote Frankenstein. Favorably reviewed by the Historical Fiction Society of Devon England, it is called, "Serious

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Published September 7, 2018

Lorena Aguayo-Márquez

Lorena received the Helen Jackson Claytor Civil Rights Award, presented by the Grand Rapids City Community Relation Commission. The award recognizes the dedication, commitment, and contribution to issues of social justices and civil rights in the greater

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Published August 30, 2018

Jennifer Dowling Maxson

Jennifer was recently named the 2018 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. This award honors an individual who has demonstrated leadership in their professional field, mentored and opened doors of opportunities for wom

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Published August 27, 2018

Ebony Parker-Featherstone

Ebony Parker-Featherstone BS, MD, '02, and husband, Freddie Featherstone, Jr. BS, M. Div, '01, competed on Family Feud with their family, the Parker Family. They played all 5 games, which will air locally July 23-27 on CBS. Check your local listing for de

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Published July 12, 2018

Dan Campbell

Blue Falcon Productions, Co-Founded By Film/Video Alum Dan Campbell, '10, is proud to announce the July 31st, 2018 release of its first original content feature film THE INCANTATION. Visit www.theincantationmovie.com for more information and to view links

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Published July 12, 2018

Michael McClain

In January, Michael was named 2017 Seattle Health Innovator of the Year for Institutional Collaboration. Health Innovations NW awarded Michael in part for his work in the development and successful opening of First Hill Surgery Center - a one of a kind jo

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Published July 12, 2018

Brian Milliron

Brian Milliron was awarded the James Madison Fellowship for the state of Michigan in 2018. This $24,000 scholarship will allow him to earn a second MA, this degree in US History and Government, as well as attend Georgetown University next summer. https:/

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Published July 11, 2018

Daniel Lorenz

Dr. Daniel Lorenz, B.S in Health Sciences,1999 and M.S. in Physical Therapy, 2001 was awarded the Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Dr. Lorenz was also awarded the inaugura

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Published July 11, 2018

Julie Hartl

Julie Hartl, '10, Nurse Practitioner and owner of Chronic Care Management, LLC received the Inaugural 2018 Summit Award for Growth & Stability by the Traverse Area Chamber of Commerce. Chronic Care Management, LLC is a unique and innovative healthcar

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Published July 11, 2018

Andrew Eggert

In January of 2018 Andrew Eggert was honored as the Chef of the Year by the Grand Rapids chapter of the American Culinary Federation. He received this award as he ended his four year term as the chapter president. Additionally, he was nominated and accept

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Published June 8, 2018

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