Photo courtesy of Kevin Kahmark After being accepted to the Honors College, awarded an Alumni Distinguished Scholarship, and receiving an offer for a professorial assistantship, Maggie Jones knew Michigan State University was the school for her. Jones is a second-year student studying plant biology with a minor in environmental sustainability studies. She is also considering […]
Honors College student Sadie Mrakuzic spent the summer interning at TalentLaunch, where she was a talent acquisition intern. Her internship took place remotely in Alliance, Ohio only 25 minutes away from her hometown. While working at TalentLaunch, Mrakuzic learned mostly about the process of recruiting for jobs. “The internship made me realize this is not […]
Growing up in a suburb of Rochester, New York, Dan Bouk never expected to attend Michigan State University. This was until he received an invitation to the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition and ended up receiving a full ride. He graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in computational mathematics, but explored opportunities in history […]
Dear Members of the MSU Faculty Senate and Steering Committee, We write to reaffirm our shared commitment to the University’s values and to equitably applying and upholding the University’s policies and procedures. We amplify and support the calls for transparency and shared governance from leaders of the MSU Faculty Senate & Steering Committee, ASMSU, MSU COGS, MSU CoREM, and the Association of American Universities. […]
Dear MSU Board of Trustees and other members of the MSU Community, As academic leaders at Michigan State University, we write to reaffirm our commitment to the University’s values and to applying and upholding the University’s policies and procedures. We must ensure that our campus is a safe learning and working environment and a vibrant place of discovery […]
HC IMPACT serves as a primer for the college experience — allowing incoming first-year students to explore on- and off-campus opportunities while also addressing and acting on equity issues in the community. This year, the annual week-long program hosted by the Honors College invited 44 incoming first-year students to move in early, find their place, and […]
To the Class of 2026, Welcome to Michigan State University! As you embark on this new journey, we encourage you to pause here at the beginning to consider how you will bring your whole selves to the story you will create at MSU. We welcome you as you are — in all the unique and […]
During the transition from high school to college, students strive to find a good balance, all while adjusting to a whole new home. The Honors College recently implemented the Accelerating Connections & Excellence (ACE) Summer Program to help first-year students ease into college life. The program – in its first year – welcomes incoming students who are […]
During the 2021-22 academic year, Michigan State University was named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars, making it the only research institution in the U.S. to achieve this status for the last eight years. During the 2020-21 year, MSU was one of 17 institutions to receive recognition as a top producer of both students and scholars. This year, […]
Laura McKenzie is not one to shy away from new opportunities. As a past linguist, current artist, and digital nomad holding three degrees and certificates, she’s always looking for her next chance to experience something new. McKenzie is passionate about traveling and has spent a good portion of her life exploring different cultures. “I’ve never […]
