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Alex Hogarth named as the GVSU 2024 Young Alumni Award recipient
October 23, 2024
Allendale, MI – The GVSU Alumni Relations office proudly announces Alex Hogarth as the 2024 Young Alumni Award recipient. This award is presented to a recent graduate who is making outstanding contributions to society, and whose accomplishments and career reflect favorably upon themselves, their community, and Grand Valley.
Alex Hogarth is deeply committed to motivating, leading, and mentoring the next generation of Laker healthcare leaders. Hogarth is a physician assistant in the trauma and acute care surgical unit at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He graduated from Grand Valley in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in allied health sciences and in 2020 with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies (PAS). Hogarth and others in his PAS cohort completed their classes from the Traverse City Campus.
Hogarth serves as a preceptor for current PAS students, offering mentorship and guidance, sharing insights into his medical specialty, and fostering their growth. Hogarth also serves as a guest lecturer and adjunct faculty member in GVSU’s clinical applications lab, where students get hands-on learning opportunities.
During his time as a student, Hogarth said GVSU instilled in him a love for lifelong learning and a commitment to excellence. He served as a tutor for his peers and as a Richard Paul Clodfelder Student Society board member, the official organization for PAS students. He was also involved in several other student organizations, including the Pre-PA and Philosophy clubs. Hogarth said his professors and mentors modeled the values of integrity, innovation and service that have guided his career trajectory.
Hogarth has been named a three-time MVP by Munson Medical Center ICU Healthcare Team for exemplifying values including respect, teamwork, compassion and stewardship. Hogarth’s contributions extend beyond the clinical setting, impacting the lives of students and alumni while fostering a culture of growth and learning within the GVSU community.
2024 Alumni Awards Celebration
Hogarth will be honored with four other alumni award recipients at the 2024 Alumni Awards Celebration on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Alumni House & Visitor Center in Allendale, MI. Due to capacity limitations, the event is by invitation only.
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For more information, visit gvsu.edu/alumni/awards .
About GVSU Alumni Relations
GVSU Alumni Relations fosters long-term relationships and supports alumni in achieving their lifelong learning and professional development goals. We connect, inform, and engage alumni throughout every stage of their life and career, and involve them in advancing GVSU’s mission.
For more information, please contact Alex Priebe at 616-331-3591 or email at [email protected]