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 […]
East Lansing, Mich. – The National/International Fellowships and Scholarships (NIFS) Office has changed its name to The Distinguished Student Awards Office to better reflect its purpose. The Distinguished Student Awards Office, administered by the Honors College, is dedicated to supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing prestigious external awards. Honors College membership is not required to apply. The […]
By Sloane Barlow The Big Ten Conference recently recognized 155 Michigan State students with Academic All-Big Ten distinction. 19 students who were recognized are Honors College members: Jacob Anderson – Baseball, Kinesiology Lizzie Babcock – Women’s Track & Field, Horticulture Julia Bajt – Women’s Track & Field, Human Biology Emily Bardwell – Women’s Track & […]
By Sloane Barlow In early July, the Academic Scholars Program (ASP) began its second annual Accelerating Connections and Excellence program (ACE), which invites incoming first-year Academic Scholars Program students to experience college life and an Honors College course before fall classes start. The ACE Program is designed to welcome incoming students, support their academic and social […]
By Sloane Barlow and Bess German An informal conversation between Michigan State University (MSU) interim president, Teresa Woodruff, and Dr. Valeria Jackson, a leader in Detroit public education, prompted Christopher P. Long, dean of the Honors College, to convene a group to lead a new partnership between the Honors College, Detroit Public Schools Community District […]
By Sloane Barlow Picture yourself on safari, amongst some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Imagine learning about zoology through hands-on research in the field. It is the opportunity of a lifetime. Third-year student at Michigan State and in the Honors College, Kayla Fowler spent her spring semester living that dream. Kayla Fowler […]
By Sloane Barlow Now a fourth-year student at Michigan State and in the Honors College, gymnast Sydney Hayashi just completed her third season with the Michigan State Women’s Gymnastics team, where they earned the title of Regular Season Champs. “Coming off a really good season last year, I felt like the expectations were really high—both […]
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 When third-year Lyman Briggs student Aya Abu-Zama saw the email presenting her with the Ubuntu Award from the Refugee Development Center (RDC), she couldn’t begin to describe how overwhelmed she was with gratitude. Aya Abu-Zama’s journey to this award started two years ago with HC IMPACT, the Honors College’s pre-first year service […]
By Sloane Barlow Michigan State University has awarded its annual Alumni and University Distinguished Scholarships to nineteen top incoming first-year students. “The incoming cohort of Alumni and University Distinguished Scholars inspired us with their commitment to making a meaningful difference in their communities,” said Honors College Dean Christopher Long. “We are thrilled to welcome them […]
