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DBG Goes 3D With New 3D Printers

They’ve been touted as the high-tech tools that will change the supply chain and manufacturing model around the world. 3D printers are the wave of ...
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Renowned French Photographer Brings History to Life at DBG

Award-winning French photographer Nicolas Henry has traveled around the world to create his latest book, depicting African history – from slavery to freedom. Now he’s ...
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AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer helps strengthen college, career prep

The Downtown Boxing Gym is pleased to welcome Samantha Rudelich, our new AmeriCorps VISTA program volunteer. (VISTA stands for Volunteers in Service to America.) Samantha ...
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Meet Our New Academic Director, Katie Anderson

The Downtown Boxing Gym is thrilled to welcome Katie Anderson, our new Academic Director responsible for academic programming and overseeing our full-time and part-time academic ...
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Best Wishes to our U-M Summer Interns

Summer flew by and a talented pair of summer interns from the University of Michigan helped make it a breeze. Sophia Filipe, who’s starting her ...
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Shamrock 555 Awards Student Scholarships

We are so proud of Downtown Boxing Gym graduate, Melanie Rayford, one of the first-ever recipients of a $10,000 impact scholarship from Shamrock 555 The ...
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Celebrating Our Seniors: Congratulations, Dorian!

About this series: The Downtown Boxing Gym is incredibly proud of our 100% high school graduation rate – a track record of success that has ...
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Celebrating Our Seniors: Congratulations, Takiyah!

About this series: The Downtown Boxing Gym is incredibly proud of our 100% high school graduation rate – a track record of success that has ...
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Celebrating Our Seniors: Congratulations, Kristopher!

About this series: The Downtown Boxing Gym is incredibly proud of our 100% high school graduation rate – a track record of success that has ...
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Celebrating Our Seniors: Congratulations, Melanie!

About this series: The Downtown Boxing Gym is incredibly proud of our 100% high school graduation rate – a track record of success that has ...
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Downtown Boxing Gym Welcomes Four New Board Members

The Downtown Boxing Gym is excited to welcome FOUR new board members. Brian Vieaux of Flagstar Bank, Dennis Blender of Blender Consulting Group, and Gary Wilson of JPMorgan Chase all join our ...
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Bee Hives Come Alive at the Downtown Boxing Gym

What’s all the buzz about? The nonprofit group Bees in the D has created a new home for dozens of honey bees right in our ...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Shobi Mathew

An emergency medicine clinical research coordinator at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, Shobi brings a wealth of knowledge to our program and our students. ...
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Coach Khali Joins Roundtable Discussion with Northwestern High Students

Khali Sweeney, our founder and CEO of the Downtown Boxing Gym, took part in a recent roundtable discussion with high school students attending Detroit College ...
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Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Pledges $500,000 to Support DBG’s Future Growth

The two-year grant will help fund an apprenticeship program and provide life-changing academic intervention, mentorship and enrichment to more metro Detroit students with a goal ...
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The Sky’s the Limit with PWC Career Days!

Major General Leonard Isabelle, a commercial pilot and a member of the Michigan Air National Guard, recently visited the Downtown Boxing Gym to share his ...
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We’re #SLPStrong Because of DBG Champion, Stephen Luigi Piazza

There are some people who come into your life and make an unexpected, indelible and positive impact. Stephen Luigi Piazza was that person for the ...
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Learning Math with ALEKS, McGraw-Hill Education’s Amazing Math Program

Our students have seen their math scores soar thanks to this incredible learning tool. Reaffirming its commitment to providing all students with the highest-quality math ...
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A Hero’s Journey: Our Surprise Trip to Alton, New Hampshire

How an 8th grader’s letter inspired Coach Khali As we wrapped up 2017, Khali received a letter from an 8th grade student that truly inspired ...
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Beaumont ‘CHAMP’ Program Visits Downtown Boxing Gym

Our Students Literally Had their Heads Examined. Here’s Why! Did you know? Concussions account for nearly 15% of all sports-related injuries for young people, ages ...
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Leading the Way: Boxing Gym Board Members Take on New Roles!

New Board Chair and Other Leaders Bring Diverse Backgrounds, Talent From Ford Motor Company to Rock Ventures and more, we are thankful to the team ...
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TITLE Boxing + Downtown Boxing Gym, Stronger Together!

TITLE Boxing Clubs Donate Dollars for Punches to Benefit Downtown Boxing Gym Every 10,000 punches = $1. More than 12 million punches are expected to be ...
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Community Engagement!

‘On The Table’ Event Pairs Food with Food for Thought Downtown Boxing Gym students had an important seat at the table for a community engagement ...
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A Shot in the Arm!

Rite Aid’s Mobile Flu Clinic Stops at the Downtown Boxing Gym We’re proud to announce our Detroit gym was chosen by the Rite Aid Foundation’s ...
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Art and Science

You’re Invited to ‘The Sweet Science’ Exhibit at the Downtown Boxing Gym The multimedia project of WDET-FM begins Wednesday, September 20. It’s free and open ...
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Serving Our Country!

Downtown Boxing Gym Graduate Stationed in Alaska with U.S. Army We are proud of our high school graduates pursuing winning futures and doing amazing things. ...
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Beautifying Our Space!

The Downtown Boxing Gym Plants a Rain Garden Our students, staff and volunteers got to work and got their hands dirty — digging along the ...
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Rocking Out!

New IPrevail Video Filmed At Downtown Boxing Gym Our gritty, urban boxing gym set the stage for a hard driving rock song about resilience and ...
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