09/02/2026
For Ilitch School alum Adrian Russell ’23, earning the prestigious Damon J. Keith Scholarship Award is more than recognition of his hard work — it’s the next step toward a career rooted in giving back.
After finding mentorship and community through MPREP, Russell discovered a passion for serving his Detroit community as a community navigator. Now, this scholarship will support his journey through Wayne State University Law School, where he hopes to pursue work in nonprofit or constitutional law.
Read Russell’s full story: https://ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu/news/for-ilitch-school-alum-adrian-russell-a-future-in-law-is-rooted-in-service-69992