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Dr. Bess German: 27 years and counting of passion and impact

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By Sloane Barlow  Since she began working for the Honors College, Assistant Dean Bess German has been a constant source of comfort, advice, and friendship for students and faculty alike.  “As one of the longest serving members of the Honors College, Bess German has exhibited an unwavering level of dedication and passion for enhancing our […]

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Campbell Hall Donor Stories: The Porteous & Hamilton Families

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 By Brandi Stover & Melanie Brender Three Spartan alumni siblings – Dave Porteous, Bill Porteous, and Ruth Porteous Hamilton – had often thought of ways they could honor their parents, who had attended Michigan State College between 1937-1942. When the siblings learned of the project to renovate Campbell Hall into an Honors College living-learning […]

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Honors College connects scholarship donors and recipients at annual Cowles House dinner

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By Sloane Barlow Scholarship donors met student recipients at the Honors College Scholarship Dinner at Cowles House on Thursday, September 26. Scholarship donors were greeted by staff and a live violinist while connecting with student recipients. Afterwards, donors and students sat down for dinner and remarks from speakers. “I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude […]

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Renowned mathematician exponentially boosts student success

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By Melanie Brender As a mathematician, Ted Petrie is a natural problem solver. He navigated financial hardship and the challenges that come with being a first-generation college student to earn a degree at Michigan State University. As an Honors College Spartan, he went head-to-head against students from MIT, Harvard, and other premiere institutions in the […]

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Alumnus entrepreneur helping to build championship debate team 

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By Dan Olsen & Melanie Brender   Howard Akumiah’s transformative experience through the Michigan State University Debate Team propelled his success after graduation in 2015. The program is why he chose MSU in the first place. His focus now? Building a national championship team that cultivates the next generation of entrepreneurs, critical thinkers and innovators.  Earning […]

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Students explore research pathways through the MSU Detroit Early Honors Experience

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By Sloane Barlow In a hands-on experience exploring the community around them, rising eighth and ninth grade students from Detroit Public Schools Community District developed as scholars through the second annual MSU Detroit Early Honors Experience. Led by MSU faculty, staff, students, and local experts, students spent four days (August 6-9, 2024) learning about art, […]

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MSU and Detroit schools to empower young scholars with second annual precollege program

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The Michigan State University Honors College, the MSU Detroit Center, the Office of Gifted and Talented Education, and partners in the Detroit Public Schools Community District will host the second annual MSU Detroit Early Honors Experience August 6-9, 2024. This innovative program helps rising eighth and ninth grade students build college readiness with a hands-on […]

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Alumni and University Distinguished Scholars announced for the MSU incoming class of 2024

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Michigan State University has awarded its annual Alumni and University Distinguished Scholarships to eighteen top incoming first-year students. “These eighteen scholars represent a remarkable cohort of academic excellence and community engagement,” said Christopher Long, dean of the MSU Honors College through the scholarship competition cycle. “We look forward to how they will influence the Honors […]

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Glenn Chambers recommended as interim dean of Honors College

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Today Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko officially recommended Glenn Chambers to serve as interim dean of the Michigan State University Honors College, effective June 10.  “With his leadership experiences in the Honors College, RCAH, CAL, and Undergrad Ed; his work across a broad range of academic and administrative projects; and his demonstrated commitments to academic excellence […]

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