Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.
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Why I Give: Linda LesniakKALAMAZOO, Mich.-Do the math on Dr. Linda Lesniak. A bachelor's degree in elementary education + master's degree in mathematics + PhD in mathematics = She's more than held her own in a male-dominated field.
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Why I give: David LythManaging people, money and projects. That's how Dr. David Lyth, M.S.'79, professor emeritus of engineering, sums up what he taught for 33 years. His favorite thing ...
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A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of PhilosophyKALAMAZOO, Mich.- Mark Rochon's experience as a lawyer has taken him from courtrooms in Washington, D.C., to countries all over the world.
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A life well-lived: Alumnus and husband establish scholarship endowment to benefit business studentsIgniting lifelong curiosity-that is what Western Michigan University did for Kelly Mankin, B.B.A.'82, retired senior vice president, TD Auto Finance.
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Why I Give: Bill ThompsonStaunch. Ardent. Fierce. Any of these words could describe Bill Thompson's pride for Western Michigan University, but they'd probably fall short.
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A Life Well-LivedIgniting lifelong curiosity—that is what Western Michigan University did for Kelly Mankin, B.B.A.'82, retired senior vice president, TD Auto Finance.
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Giving Back by Supporting the FutureAwarded a scholarship when he attended school, Richard Love is giving back to WMU by supporting future students with a gift.
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Why I give: David LythManaging people, money and projects. That's how Dr. David Lyth, M.S.'79, professor emeritus of engineering, sums up what he taught for 33 years. His favorite thing about teaching was watching the light bulb go off for his students.
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A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of PhilosophyMark Rochon's experience as a lawyer has taken him from courtrooms in Washington, D.C., to countries all over the world...
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The Courts Leave a Showstopping LegacyBy giving through their estate, Dominic and Barbara Court are fueling the passion, imagination and drive of students at WMU's College of Fine Arts now and for years to come.
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Carl Doubleday: Serving WMU and the CommunityNot everyone can say, "I love coming to work each day and I owe my entire professional happiness to Western Michigan University."
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Howard Luckey: A Lifetime of ServiceTen years ago Howard Luckey established his first gift annuity to benefit Western Michigan University. Since that first gift...
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