Lee Names Callie Murphy Head Volleyball Coach Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Callie Murphy, new Lee volleyball head coach Callie Murphy, a former Gulf South Conference standout setter at West Alabama and assistant coach at Cedarville University, has been named the third Lee University volleyball coach in program history. Lee President Dr. Mark Walker announced that Murphy would become the new head coach at Lee on Wednesday morning after a month-long search process to replace Andrea Hudson, who retired after 30 successful years on the sidelines at the end of last season, and will now shift into a full-time administrative role within the athletic department.
Michigan Lottery recognizes Bay City teacher with excellence award, cash prize
Updated May 04, 2021;
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BAY CITY, MI - The Michigan Lottery has recognized a Bay City Public Schools teacher of 22 years with an “Excellence in Education” award, according to a news release.
Darci Merillat, a science teacher at Bay City Western Middle School, will receive a plaque, $1,500 in cash and a $500 grant for her classroom, school or district for winning the weekly honor, judged on excellence, dedication, inspiration, leadership and effectiveness. She’s also in the running for the lottery’s Educator of the Year award, which confers a $10,000 cash prize.
Living with mental health issues can often keep people from choosing to continue their education beyond high school. Without additional support and understanding, the typical challenges of college become even more overwhelming.
Rachel Fredendall knows this all too well. She has an array of mental health barriers, plus a learning disability. But Anne McPherson, SC4’s Coordinator of Academic Success and Disability Services, recommended the college’s TRIO Student Support Services program, and it’s been a great help to Fredendall.
“It’s really hard for me to get motivated because of my depression and OCD issues,” Fredendall explained. “After I have a depressive episode, I go into a 24-hour manic episode of hyper-motivation, where I really take advantage of time. It really came down to the two annoying (just kidding!) people that pestered me to keep on track. I couldn’t have gotten this far without my fiancé and my best friend.”
BGSU receives largest gift
in university history - $27M to support student scholarships
The philanthropic Bowen Thompson family to date has given Bowling Green State University $46.9M, making them the largest donors in the school s history. Author: WTOL Newsroom Updated: 7:55 AM EDT April 28, 2021
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio Hundreds of students at Bowling Green State University have benefited from the philanthropic actions of a Michigan couple, and the legacy of Robert and Ellen (Bowen) Thompson endures with the largest gift in the university s history.
The $27 million gift to expand the Thompson Working Families Scholarship and other scholarship programs at the university was received in 2020, according to a news release from BGSU on Monday.
Michigan couple donates $19M in scholarship funds to Grand Valley State University
Updated Apr 28, 2021;
Posted Apr 28, 2021
Bob and Ellen Thompson stand for a posed photo with Grand Valley State University recipients of the Thompsons Working Families Scholarship at a 2019 event. (Photo provided by Grand Valley State University Communications)
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ALLENDALE, MI – A Michigan couple seeking to change lives through higher education has donated millions to universities in the Midwest, including a $19 million donation to Grand Valley State University to fund scholarships for students from working families.
Bob and Ellen Thompson’s latest financial gift, totaling $52 million, will support more than 5,200 students at GVSU, Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan Technological University and Bowling Green State University through the Thompson Working Families Scholarships, according to a Grand Valley news release.