<<Institution Name>> Western Governors University
Famous Alumni
Justin Osmond
Ephraim, UT
. . . distance learning helped him help others
At the urging of his brother, Justin Osmond enrolled in the MBA program at Western Governors University. Justin’s passion and career is helping others with hearing disabilities, and he hoped an MBA would give him greater skills in subjects such as marketing and public relations, which would help Justin bolster his non-profit work. For someone in a family famous for music, Justin’s unique challenge— he was born with 90 percent hearing loss—led him to his career. The son of singer Merrill Osmond of The Osmonds, Justin worked as an advocate/spokesperson for organizations raising deaf awareness and providing hearing aids around the world. Despite his hectic schedule, Justin completed his MBA in 2 ½ years. As a student speaker for WGU’s 2011 Winter Commencement, Justin spoke before thousands, determined to never let his hearing disability hold him back from personal or career goals. Founder of the Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund, Justin currently works with his organization to provide others with better hearing. “WGU was literally one of the best things that ever happened to me. Anyone may have a challenge, but that doesn’t necessarily have to get in the way of getting an education. It’s never too late to get an education.”
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