51��

Empowering Futures

The announcement

"To create a bright future for all"

Forward thinking in design, scope and size, this $550 million historic philanthropic contribution will be known as the Empowering Futures Gift. The donors, who are 51�� alumni, earmarked their record-breaking contribution to 51��, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Bronco Athletics.

Our students succeed

Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

A photo of JaJuan Kemp in his cap and gown.

Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to create his own success

A photo of Valeria Marin in her graduation cap and gown.

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

A vision to help individuals with autism thrive

A 51�� alumnus stands in front of a sign that reads "Faces of Meijer."

First-generation 51�� graduate adapts to changing career outlook

A portrait of Kobe Brown.

Music theatre performance graduate ready for next act

J. Gabriel Ware, dressed in his graduation regalia, waves at the camera after receiving his diploma.

Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News

Johnny Anderson III stands with his backpack in the atrium of the College of Health and Human Services.

Social work student finds passion, home at 51��

A young woman stands in a hall wearing a graduation mortar board.

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people