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The Barbour Scholarship program was originally endowed by Levi Barbour in 1917 to support female graduate students from Asia and the Middle East.
The Rackham Graduate School Development and Alumni Relations team is honored to work with Barbour Scholar students and alumnae.
Please let us know how you would like to learn about how you can strengthen the Barbour endowment and make a difference for both students and the community. We are happy to answer questions and provide further information about the Levi L. Barbour Scholarship, past activities, and current initiatives.
Michele A. Siegal
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
After seven years at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at U-M, Michele joined Rackham, bringing expertise in development, management, and strategic planning. Previously, she worked in the financial services industry. A proud U-M alumna (B.B.A. and M.B.A.), Michele is excited to partner with others in support of graduate education at Michigan.
Phone: 734.615.2133
Email: [email protected]
Chris Barry
Gift Officer
Chris is a proud Michigan alumna, holding a BA in English Literature from LSA. Most recently, she served as the development director for Michigan Ability Partners, a social service agency serving veterans and clients with disabilities.
Phone: 734.647.4572
Email: [email protected]
Kyah Courter
Gift Officer
Kyah joined Rackham in 2017 with a background in communication, both in industry and higher education. She came to U-M after serving as the advancement communications manager for the Eastern Michigan University Foundation. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in integrative public relations and master’s in communication.
Phone: 734.764.5536
Email: [email protected]
