Louise H. Campbell was a groundbreaker. She led the MSU Home Economic Outreach in the 1920s, initiating the practice of teaching and training rural women, and later served as Dean of the Women’s Program. A lifelong advocate for the education of women, she is the namesake of MSU’s Campbell Hall. As the Honors College works […]
“This initiative aligns with my values of investing in education, and in people, and creating spaces that inspire growth and camaraderie. MSU and the Honors College invested in me as a student, and I am thrilled at being able to invest back in the Honors College and the many students it inspires and supports daily, […]
Press release from the Distinguished Student Awards Office: East Lansing, Mich. – Michigan State University Honors College alumna Angela Yuan is a finalist for the nationally competitive Schwarzman Scholars program. Each year, the Schwarzman Scholars program holds a rigorous competition to select students from around the world for a fully funded one-year master’s degree and leadership […]
By Melanie Brender It’s the start of Homecoming Weekend at Michigan State University, and that means a parade is about to begin. Our very own Dean Long will be one of the judges for the float contest. Honors College students will represent five of the twelve members on the Homecoming Court. And at the front […]
By Brandi Stover When Riley Lawson visited Michigan State for the first time in Spring 2019 to attend the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship (ADS) competition, he knew he had found his new home. “The ADS competition was my first large experience with MSU, and it was an exciting opportunity,” Lawson said. “Beyond the scholarship itself, it […]
By Sloane Barlow The Honors College would like to thank its recent graduates, as well as its inspiring alumni, who took the time to speak at Spring 2023 Michigan State graduation ceremonies across campus. Please join us in extending our gratitude and appreciation to our alumni speakers: Farhan Bhatti, Ph.D., Yvette Efevbera, Ph.D., and Chelsey […]
By Sloane Barlow and Audrey Richardson On a brisk Friday morning, over 500 high school students and their supporters came to the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center to take part in the first of two Alumni Distinguished Scholarship events, to learn more about the Michigan State community and to compete for scholarships. Prospective students who […]
Research is something that many students want to participate in before graduating — but the time commitment can cause challenges without proper funding. Third-year Honors student and Wielenga Research Scholar Morgan Vandenberg has felt this pressure, as she holds three odd jobs on top of her research position. Vandenberg explained that through having her research […]
The application process for medical school can be long, stressful, and time-consuming — especially amidst a global pandemic. But a current D.O. candidate at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine has made the best of it throughout his time at MSU. Austin Benedict graduated from the Honors College in May 2020 with a […]
Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, Honors College alumnus, constantly embodies how Spartans Will. He is a leading dermatologist, researcher, and digital health entrepreneur based in New York City. Dr. Bhanusali regularly provides an expert opinion in media outlets from Cosmopolitan to The New York Times. Beyond medicine, Dr. Bhanusali works at the cutting edge of health and entrepreneurship, including Skin […]
