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OUR MISSION To keep education within reach by providing financial support in the form of scholarships.

Since 2016, the Empower Scholarship Fund has awarded

s p i h s r a l o h c 2,511 s r th more wo than $4.7 M !

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MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want

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to thank our generous donors for helping

Kelly Pearce (Chair) Chief Executive Oficer St. Mary’s Medical Centerl Alumnus, Deaconess College of Nursing ‘00

to support our mission this past year. We are pleased to welcome new partners and sponsors who joined us for our third annual Together Strong 5K, and are always

Dr. Melani Bell Nursing Consultant, US Federal Government Alumna, Chamberlain University ‘17

grateful to our amazing alumni who continue to give back through fundraising opportunities in support of scholarships

Dr. Kate Essad System Director of Concussion Management & Lead of Sports Neurology, Advocate Aurora Health Alumna, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine ‘12

at their universities.

This strong support helps us to evolve and align with the Adtalem Global Education family and its mission to empower students and members to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community.

Dr. Shonda Harris-Muhammed Coordinator of Pupil Personnel, Hearing Oficer and DDOT 2, Southampton County Schools Alumna, Walden University ‘20

In 2022, we shifted management of the Empower Scholarship Fund under the Adtalem Sustainability team for greater exposure and collaboration with leadership. This move also allows us to raise awareness and advance Adtalem’s commitment to educational access and equity. We also introduced scholarships

Allison Jones Director, Marketing Engagement Adtalem Global Education

for students at newly acquired Walden University.

Students continue to explore ways to help fund their education and the number

Dr. Spandana Nallapati Pediatrician, Children’s Specialized Hospitals Alumna, Ross University School of Medicine ‘12

of applications for scholarships through the Empower Scholarship Fund have significantly increased — demonstrating these funds are integral to our student population. We hear and see stories of perseverance and a passion for making a

Dr. Arlene Rodriguez Countryside Veterinary Center Alumna Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine ‘86

difference as a common denominator with our recipients. Our funding continues to support and provide encouragement as our student’s pursue their dreams. I hope as you read this year’s annual report you’ll be inspired to give, knowing the positive impact of your contributions may be life changing for those you are helping.

Laura Smith Director, Registrar Operations Adtalem Global Education

Thank you for being a part of the Empower Scholarship Fund’s story.

Sincerely,

Kelly Pearce Empower Scholarship Fund Board Chair

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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Being a first-generation college student, there was never an emphasis on education in my family.

I always did well in school when I was younger, but was never taught that college was an option. To be able to attend college in my twenties and do it on my own has been an immense burden, but also a significant accomplishment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me.”

Chelsea Little (Class of 2024) Chamberlain University — Irving Campus Chamberlain University Scholarship

Growing up in a less than privileged community has not only offered financial and academic challenges but has also helped me realize the value of a college education. Receiving this award means I am on the right path to succeeding.

Often times I hear people say there isn’t help out here, but this award shows that there is help and people care about investing in one’s education.

I will always have people to thank for my accomplishments and receiving this scholarship is a part of that.”

Dre-Quan Lee (Class of 2025) Ross University School of Medicine Ross University School of Medicine Scholarship

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I am beyond grateful for this scholarship. As someone who does not come from much financial support, this scholarship is a relief and has removed stress from my load already.

This scholarship allows me to focus on the most important aspect of school: learning.

I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.”

Nicole Handloser (Class of 2025) American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine Dr. Karl Stockhausen Memorial Scholarship

This award means everything to me. It brings me one step closer to my dreams.

I feel more motivated to be the change that I want to see in the world. I

chose the counseling career path because I feel that it is the most important part of children’s journey throughout school. They gain important information regarding their futures and what they plan to do with it in those settings.

I truly appreciate and am grateful for my very first scholarship award.”

Tia Busby (Class of 2023) Walden University Walden University Education for Good Scholarship

Just this morning I was calculating my budget for the coming semester, stressing as I normally do.

I want you to know that this scholarship makes a huge impact on my life,

and how grateful I am to be

one of the few who receive it. Thank you for supporting me in my journey, and bolstering my confidence in the field and in my fellow colleagues.”

Liam Kitson (Class of 2025) Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. John Coyne Veterinary Scholarship

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DID YOU KNOW? In 2022 the Empower Scholarship Fund awarded

18%

increase

193 scholarships

IN FUNDS AWARDED OVER 2021

worth $416,500

121%

10,231 applications

increase

were submitted in 2022

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FUNDS AWARDED vs. APPLICATIONS

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$916.5K $830K

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GROWING FUNDS

The ‘Mother of all Garage Sales’ The ‘Mother of all Garage Sales’ annually turns treasures of all shapes and sizes into funding to support students through the Dr. Karl Stockhausen Memorial Scholarship.

“We’ve gotten everything from a sailboat to a fancy fur coat,” shares Karl’s mother, Carole Jean Stockhausen. “From clothes and books both new and rare to couches by the dozen or the pair, it’s become an annual community event that people look forward to.”

Now in its 24th year, the sale started when Carole Jean and her Girl Scout troop hosted a garage sale to earn enough money for the 13-year-olds to go to Savannah, GA, and visit the home of Girl Scout founder, Juliette Lowe. They raised $3,000 in year one, and another $4,000 the following year which meant they could finally make their planned trip. The girls had so much fun hosting the garage sale, they voted to make it an annual fundraiser and by 2004 had enough to go on an

We are honored to be part of the process of choosing recipients that embody Karl’s ideals.

Karl’s passing, a portion of what was

to 20 students in the past eight years, providing $95,000 to assist medical students who have a strong dedication to the service of others and have overcome, or continue to have, financial, physical or cultural challenges on their way to becoming a physician in the service of others. The scholarship was created thanks to a sizeable donation by a friend of Karl’s who says he made such an impression on her that she wanted to state a scholarship in his honor.

raised each year started going toward

“Many of the students who are

England.

the scholarship fund.

awarded the Dr. Karl scholarship have

In the years that followed, the girls

Today, donations for the sale are

international camporee in West Sussex,

went off to college, but still enjoyed helping with the garage sale and community service. Some continue to

collected year-round and kept in a storage unit. When the sale is done, whatever remains is donated to

be involved today. The proceeds from

20-25 different agencies.

the sale have always been directed

The Dr. Karl Stockhausen Memorial

toward a good cause, but in 2015, after

Scholarship has been awarded

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stories that are as powerful as Karl’s,” says Carole Jean. “We are honored to be part of the process of choosing recipients that embody Karl’s ideals.

He was such a giver and had such empathy, especially for those with chronic illnesses.”

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DR. KARL STOCKHAUSEN

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (Class of 2008)

Turnainsugres tre funding into 2022 DR. KARL STOCKHAUSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT “Just like Dr. Stockhausen, I also traveled to Guatemala and spent time working in a clinic. I conducted research at an HIV Clinic and examined the barriers interfering with patients’ access to comprehensive care. I studied their adherence to their medical treatment and analyzed the life factors and circumstances that were significantly associated with lack of adherence. For me, this experience was beyond rewarding and reiterated my passion to help others, especially those most in need. Karl’s work and dedication, even when he was facing illness himself, is really inspirational.

I am glad that he is being recognized and his story is being told. It is important and beautiful.”

Dr. Karl Stockhausen was known for his adventurous spirit, his love of traveling across the U.S. by motorcycle, and his passion for humanitarian efforts, serving twice in Honduras as part of a surgical medical team and spending three months in Guatemala working at free health care clinics. He did his clinical rotation in infectious diseases in Mubai, India, and thrived on learning about international health systems.

Karl was 24 years old and in medical school when he was afflicted with a rare eye disease, and 26 when he was diagnosed with cancer. He finished medical school with honors while battling cancer and secured a prestigious emergency medicine residency in New York before his cancer worsened. Although, ultimately losing his life to cancer, Karl did not allow his illness to diminish his indomitable spirit or his will to be of service to others.

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Jacqueline Nicholas (Class of 2024)

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NEW SCHOLARSHIPS DID YOU KNOW? 27% of Empower

Scholarship Fund awards in 2022 were made possible thanks to individual donors and corporations who provided restricted funds for named scholarships.

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27%

Requests to fund new scholarships for the 2023 fall cycle must be received by August 1, 2023.

HEARTLAND VETERINARY PARTNERS SCHOLARSHIP Providing $20,000 to support their mission of improving the lives of veterinarians, Heartland Veterinary Partners awarded eight scholarships worth $2,500 to students in their second and third year at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.

Heartland’s partnership also included support from Dr. Jessi Farris as she presented a Lunch & Learn with Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA) credit for 100 students who attended the on-campus workshop.

“I am truly honored and grateful to represent Ross University and the LatinX community. This award not only validates all my hard work but offers encouragement and motivation to keep pursuing my dream.

Success takes help so thank you Heartland Veterinary Partners for your generous financial support.”

Mariana Leiva (Class of 2024) Heartland Veterinary Partners Scholarship

The daughter of immigrant parents, Mariana spent hours at the library learning about cat anatomy and animal health when her childhood cat got sick and veterinary care wasn’t an option. Nursing her pet back to health led her toward a love for science. Mariana hopes to pursue small animal internal medicine.

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JGB NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Known for her smile, sense of humor and funny dancing, Jennifer Graham-Brown made an impact on students for more than a decade as a nursing educator. Her love of teaching pediatric students and motivation to become a nurse started when her daughter was diagnosed with leukemia. Two students benefited in 2022 from a scholarship created to honor her legacy of making a difference for others.

“This scholarship gives me an opportunity to pursue the career of my dreams. It provides a sense of relief financially and mentally as I go into my last semester of nursing school. I chose to pursue a career in nursing to help make a difference in people’s lives.”

Rutza Fertil (Class of 2023) JGB Nursing Scholarship Chamberlain University — Miramar Campus

Raised in an under-resourced neighborhood, Rutza witnessed suffering that went untreated due to lack of healthcare services and costs. After graduation Rutza plans to work in the ER or ICU.

WALDEN EDUCATION FOR GOOD SCHOLARSHIP New to the Adtalem family of institutions, Walden University colleagues quickly jumped in to help establish a scholarship to support the students they serve. 32 scholarships were awarded in 2022 to students demonstrating how they plan to use their education for good.

“I chose the career path to educate low-and-middle income populations on burn prevention and safety after seeing an influx of burn injuries among seniors, homeless, maternity, and undocumented populations.

When we see something that needs fixing and we have it in our power to do so, we do it! My goal after graduation is to start the first ever burn prevention outreach program in the DC metropolitan area.”

Angela White (Class of 2022) Walden Education for Good Scholarship

Angela is a burn educator working toward her doctorate.

She is the first in her family to attend college.

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FUNDRAISING 3rd Annual Together Strong 5K Participation from 22 sponsors, 57 individual donors and 131 participants representing 31 states and 2 countries...

0 0 0 , 4 5 $ e s i Helped rascholarships! for Walden School of Counseling colleagues took top team honors signing up 36 runners and raising enough for two scholarships to be awarded in 2023 to students in their program.

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Alumni leadership from two institutions collaborated with Empower to raise funds for scholarships at their universities.

The Alumni Action Council at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) used the West Indies Veterinary Conference in St. Kitts as an opportunity for outreach. An evening event at Sprat Net, a local beachside restaurant, raffle and sales from a commissioned 40th Anniversary artwork raised nearly $7,000 for the RUSVM Alumni Action Council Scholarship Fund.

Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) Alumni raffled off a trip to Barbados, enticing alumni with a chance to visit campus while enjoying time back on the island. $9,000 was raised to establish the RUSM Alumni Scholarship Fund.

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PARTNERS & DONORS Thanks to our generous donors who supported the Empower Scholarship Fund in 2022.

Corporate Partners $10,000 & above

$5,000 to $9,999

Adtalem Global Education Heartland Veterinary Partners Herff Jones

Howard Design Group Jostens Latham & Watkins, LLP McGuirewoods Consulting Northern Trust PNC Bank

Up to $2,500 Barnes & Thornburg, LLP Carpenter, Lipps & Leland Dentons Dix & Eaton Drexwood Partners

Ernst & Young, LLP Fifth Third Bank Marsh Messer Caparello Norwood Associates, LLC

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Partners & Donors $10,000 & Above

Jennifer Couvillon

Dr. Lanse T. Fox Organization Daniel Cullnan Susan Groenwald

Lennie Davis

Bill & Carole Stockhausen

Faith Dillard

Rachel Wright

Teresa Dodson Cristina Dou

$5,000 to $9,999

Shelly DuBois

The Evanosky Foundation

David Duncan

Karen Cox

James Emrath

Norman & Susan Zareski

Sonya Evanosky Sean Gnecco

$2,500 to $4,999

Karen Gutsmiedl

Ashley Brown

Rhonda McIntyre Francis

Michael Buedel

Trina Haley McMillan

Joanne Disch

Tiany Hicks

Larry & Sarah Kerr

Catherine Holton

Julie Ann Raithel

Elizabeth Jendral Tonya Jones

$1,000 to $2,499

Shelley Jones-Pitts

Douglas Beck

Tyrhonda King

Jeanne DiPretoro

Kimberly LaMar

Sean Callanan

Wyan Lowe

Georgette Kiser

Darrell Luzzo

Michael & Nydia McCrohan Deniece Mensah Nancy Johnson

Catherine Mohammed

Allison Jones

Dorothy Moore

Thomas Klisiewicz

Linda Moorehead

Lisa List

Kristin Murphy

Kelly & Michelle Pearce

Jill Okolita

Lisa Wardell

Julie Ogren

Connie Yarbo

Thomas O’Shea Vikas Patel

$250 to $999

Muller Pierre-Louis

Sheryce Adams

Stephen Pryor

Kashif Ahmad

Linda Quast

William Barkley

Susan Rasmus

Daniel Barry

Sheryl Recinos

Kenya Beard

Stacy Reynolds

Stephen Beard

Patrick Rombalski

Kimberly Brown

John Sanders

Alfred Cioi

Carla Sanderson

William Schulz

William Allen

Deborah Bechtold

Tracy Slemp

Katy Anderson

Mary-Lynn Bender

Laura Smith

Tiini Andorful

Joelle Bennett

Leann Statlander

Alexandra Aragno

Carmen Bennett

Susan Subocz

Mona Atta

Kyle Bennett

Julie Taylor

Mickey Axelband

Meredith Berger

Gargi Thakur

Kaci Axelson

Dina Bergren

Nilar U

Amy Bailey

Erica Bernard

John White

Neil Bailey

Michael Betz

Cheri Younce

Carrie Lynn Bailey

Sonal Bhatia

Amy Baker

Terri Bien

Up to $250

Amanda Balch

Daniel Billman

Jami Abernathy

Aileen Balizado

Stephanie Black

Emily Adamson

Radha Balwani

Jennifer Blankenship

Michael Addabbo

Julie Bankstahl

Keith Borchers

Dean Michael Aguon

George Baptist

Scott Bosy

Sandra Ajugba

Xanthia Baptiste

Richard Bowser

Aarian Aleahmad

Karlyn Barilovits

Nicole Bradley

Nicholas Alexander

Kristina Barnett

Paula Brault

Linx Alexanderson

Antonio Barrios

Joshua Braunstein

Mahek Ali

James Bartholomew

Jalika Breaux

Unzala Ali

Ryan Bean

Corinne Bridges

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Partners & Donors (cont’d) Cynthia Briggs

Jason Chin

Vanessa Damian-Marinez

Jane Forlenza

John Herrin

Taz Brinkerhoff

Christina Chou

John Danaher

Jean Fournier

Anne Marie Hodges

Eric Brosch

Shawn Clark

Kelly Dardis

Christy Fraenza

Amy Hoffman

Erika Brosch

Alan Cohen

Joanne Darrah

Sherry Francies

Courtney Hogwood

Michael Brown

Melanie Coleman

Lori Davis

Walter Frazier

Amy Holcombe

Sydni Bruner

Frank Collige

Edward Davis

Kara Freeman

Linda Hollinger-Smith

LaToya Buford

Terese Connolly

Melissa Davis

Anne Frerichs

Deja Holmes

Rebecca Burhenne

Amanda Conradie

Dawn DeFreitas

Louis Fulton

Shania Hopwood

Erica Burns

Amber Cook

Kyle Decker

Tiffanie Fulton

Ethan Horst

Lisa Burnside

Kate Cook

Jay Dennehy

Panagiotis Galanopoulos

Whitney Hughes

Candice Calleri

Mary Cooper

Priyangani DeSoyza

Nikki Gallman

Jody Huntington

Gweniviere Capron

Kiiva Copeland

Valerie DeVaughn

Jennifer Gavin

Rachel Hurban

Jon-Paul Carew

Rebekah Cordero

Balreet Dhami

Amy Gfell

Robert Hurban

Christine Carey

Douglas Cotanche

Rachel Dilts

Melissa Gibson

Myesha Hurt

Carol Carpenter

Katherine Coulter

Cynthia Dixon

Brandy Gilea

Charles Hutchison

Gary Carson

Emily Craigo

Emilie Dodd

Louis Gilleran

Melanie Jacobson

Ashley Castelli

Marian Cronin

Brooke Dolega

Katie Gilles

Cheryl James

Jenna Cataldi

Jonathan Cuellar

Amanda Dominique

Olga Gokova

Neil Jariwala

Vicike Chappell

Chayim Cunningham

Miriam Donis-Garcia

Daniel Goldman

Eric Jenkins

Tri Chau

Brian Curtis

Kristine Dorsey

Danielle Gomez

Rachelle Jervis

Alejandra Chavez Stuart

Eileen Daily

Stephanie Dreher

Tyresha Gomez-Sam

William Jervis

Andrew Chew

Fouad Dakhlallah

Teresa Drzewiecki

Kimberly Goodly

Lisa Johnson

Summer Dugger

Cynthia Gorham

Melissa Johnson

Jessica Duke

Jacqueline Grantland

Roxane Johnson

Suzie Dukic

Geneva Gray

Chandra Johnson

Kelly Dunbar Davison

Kevin Green

Meagan Jones

Laura Dwyer

Lorise Grey

Erica Jones

LeKeysha Ehalen

Aarti Grover

Sarah Jones

Allison Ehrhardt

Jason Grunes

Melissa Jovel

Timothy Elzinga

Dawn Gubanc-Anderson

Jennifer Kaczmarek

Susan Engle

Kristen Gumbs

Ukoha Kalu

Kaan Ercel

Laura Haider

Armin Kamyab

Maria Espinosa

Erika Halaweh

Laura Karl

Anna Espinoza

Kristina Harris

Kelly Keenan

Donna Esposito

Caprina Harris

Adam Kelly

Justin Field

Keely Hartle

John Kelly

Sara Fine

Greg Hartman

Daniel & Alyse Kemple

Kelly Finelli

Lakeesha Hayes

Robin Marie Kessler

Kerwin Flaherty

Samantha Heiken

Monica Kielar

Alexis Flanders

Don & Karen Hellwig

Diana Kimbal

Susan Flower

Erika Hendricks

Stacey Kinney

Jason Fombi

Appiffany Henry

Jessica Kiss

Stephen Ford

Maurice Herrera

Jennifer Knutson

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Juli Konopa

K. Elizabeth McDonald

Dana Kozlowski

Pamela McIntyre

Robert Kropidoski

Danielle McKinley

Dorota Kulach

Sandra McQuillan-Dodd

Luis Lacourt

Stephany Mejias

Nathan LaFayette

Maryann Meniru

Andrea LaRocco

Laura Mensik

Tona Leiker

Dana Meske

Raimundo Leon

Erica Meyer

Ken LeRoy

Jimmy MiddleBrook

Paul Lester

Melkecia Milburn

Kathleen Levingston

David Miller

Zachary Lezberg

Rashunda Miller Reed

Danuta Lisak

Tara Mills

Shawn Little

Nishi Mishra

Jane Llewellyn

Ann Morgan

Erica Loeffler

Sara Moubayed

Melanie Logue

Salimah Muhammad

Tina Lott

Lisa Mumford

Rebecca Lovelock

Jennifer Munro

Kenneth Luberice

Arvind Murali

Janine Lucas

Pamela Murphy

Sharon Luksetich

Chris Murray

Kathleen Lundgren

Melissa Myers

Monique Lynch

Sirish Nakka

Danielle Mack

Marilyn Nedumcheril

Hannah Maedgen

Jaclyn Newall

Kayla Makara

Loreal Newson

Hussain Malbari

Lindsey Nichols

Michele Manassah

LaSharita Nichols

Jacquelyn Manetakis

Kevin Nolan

Peter Manzi

Marissa Novack

Crystal Marquez

Aileen Novero

Amanda Marshall

Agnes Nyeck

Tessa Marshall

Embelli Okunade

Shenita Martin

Dria Olaleye

Desiree Martin

Marketa Oliver

Travis Masterson

Mercianna Oliver

Lincoln Matheson

John Oluwafemi

Kate Mattera

Julia Oppong

Denise Mayo

Gail Orzechowski

Dawn McCalla

Jack Owens

Patti McCoy

Akua Oxendine

This profession has allowed me to combine my gifts, challenge my intellect, and fulfilled my desire to give back to my community.”

Ena Lacy (Class of 2023) Chamberlain University

Rachel Palis

Sharon Phelps

Joseph Rizzo

Ned Palmer

Don Phelps

Barbara Roach

Cynthis Palmer

Shane Phenicie

John Robbins

Sherrie Palmieri

Candice Phillips

John Robinson

Raiva Pandit

Esther Pierre

Rachel Rodriguez

Nikaesha Paniagua

Bobbijo Pinnelli

Erine Rojas

Kathryn Panigrahi

Marites Pinon

Poon Rollinson

Stephen Pappachen

Sonya Powell

Dami Romiluy

Diane Parry

Bruce Powers

Kathleen Rossow

Nick Paslidis

Jessica Pritchard

Sam Rothrock

Steven Paul

Ashley Ramirez

Jamie Rottstock

Stephen Lordson Paulsam

Whitney Ramsey

Amanda Rovnak

Sarah Pavelka

Sridhar Rayala

Tamara Rozek

Carol Pearson

Matthew Reeves

Ulrike Rudolf

Matthew Peddy

Lauren Rengel

Melissa Ruiz

Diane Penland

Maureen Resac

Matthew Rupp

Pricilla Perey

Sham Rich

Thomas Ryan

Omar Perez

Kyle Richards

Katelyn Salas

Christine Persaud

David Richardson

Mark Salemi

Lisa Pertillar-Brevard

Holly Rick

Nisha Sanathara

Valina Peters

Lesley Riley

Alison Sass

Kevin Peterson

Cynthia Rinehart

Matthew Scales

Robert Phelan

Maribel Rivera Smith

Kristopher Schmidt

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Partners & Donors (cont’d) Lisa Schroeder

Kimberly Silva

Traci Test

Lauren Vitagliano

Amber Willis

Shay Schroetter

Frank Skurpski

Josie Thomas

Deborah Wafer

Eric Wilson

Brenda Scott

Elaine Smalling

Quincy Thomas

Jami Walker

Ebony Winffield

Marian Sebe

Virginia Smith

Joy Thomason

Susan Waltz

Kelly Winters

Joni Seidel-Burnett

Carolyn Snyder

Jeffrey Tognola

Kimberly Washington

Charles Wiseman

Patricia Shafer

Jason Soles

Shannon Toher

Erica Watson

Kim Witalis

Ruchir Shah

Hossein Solimany

Steven Tom

Wesley Weber

David Woodruff

Salil Shah

Sreevishnu Somasekharan Nair

Terri Toomey

Dave Wehby

Di’Anna Wright

Nina Spadaro

Jorge Trabanco

Lisette Wehmer

Kelly Yamada McKeown

Alexandra Tran

Michelle Weiszmann

Patricia Yoder-Wise

Kristi Trapp

Suzanne Wesson

Robbin Young

Evan Trent

Wendy White

Jessica Zandri

Jenna Troidl

Lorna White Perez

Patsy Zettler

Linda Truelove

Joyce Whitlatch

Lisa Zimmerman

Julie Uribe

Samuel Williams

Joseph Zuckerman

Andrew Vasconcellos

Christine Williams

Melissa Villarreal

Tiffany Williams

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Richard Stapleton Susan Stekel Katarzyna Stelmach Mary Stelmach-Hayes Chandra Stone Moyse Jeanne Tanos Michele Taylor Melissa Taylor Lewis Taylor

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I am one of many ‘non-traditional’ students at Ross University, considering medicine is my second career. Any financial gift, large or small, helps get me one step closer to graduation. I look forward to the day in my medical career when I can pay this wonderful gift forward.”

Shanna Hutchins (Class of 2023) Ross University School of Medicine

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FINANCIAL POSITION

2021

2022 Funds totaling

Assets Cash and cash equivalents

0 3$ ,4 855

Investment securities

2$ 10,738

2$ ,992,575

Pledges receivables

1$ ,6,64 772

2$ 0,500

TOA T L ASSETS

1$ 1,000

$3,317,930

$1,868,510

transferred to the DeVry Scholarship Fund in July 2022 following an approved order from the Illinois Chancery Court.

Liabilities Scholarships payable

1$ 09,500

1$ 17,500

These funds had been raised for DeVry University students

Net Assets

while the university

Net assets without donor restrictions — Undesignated

1$ ,4,46 0 46

— Purpose restriction

1$ ,090,872

Net assets with donor restrictions TOA T L NET ASSET S

$1,097,139 were

1$ ,262,596 —

256$ ,918

of the Adtalem Global Education portfolio.

0 6$ ,5 914

$3,208,430

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was previously part

$1,868,510

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