By Cheyenne Marchand By the time you are reading this, I’ll likely be back home relaxing and reminiscing on the past 4.5 years of my college experience. However, right now I’m taking on the task of writing a letter of farewell to the Honors College as I move onto the next chapter of my life […]
Michigan State University Provost Laura Lee McIntyre has recommended Glenn Chambers to serve as dean of the Honors College, effective December 1. He will serve as dean designee prior to the December 12 meeting of the MSU Board of Trustees. “Dr. Chambers possesses a clear and progressive vision for our Honors College as an intellectual […]
By Sloane Barlow The Honors College hosted alumna Joanne Maguire (’75) last month to connect with and inspire students. As former executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Maguire was the company’s first woman corporate officer. She was named of one of Fortune’s “50 Most Powerful Women in Business” and executed NASA missions such […]
By Basia Love Basia Love is a third-year Honors College student pursuing a major in plant biology through the College of Natural Science and a minor in horticulture. She recently received the Excellence in Community Leadership Award, which recognizes first-generation student leaders who are exceptionally committed to serving and uplifting others. When I pressed submit […]
By Sloane Barlow This year, eight Honors College students were selected for the 12-person Homecoming Court. Representing Michigan State University on the Homecoming Court is considered one of the highest honors for Spartan seniors. These students will continue to serve as ambassadors of the university – representing MSU and the Honors College at numerous […]
By Melanie Brender On Friday, September 12, Michigan State University celebrated the renovation of Campbell Hall with a ribbon cutting that brought together donors, university leaders, staff, and students. The celebration included building tours, a program featuring MSU leaders and students, and a limited edition MSU Dairy Store flavor – Honors College Smart Cookie – […]
One of Michigan State University’s oldest operating residence halls has been transformed to meet the needs of today’s students. Campbell Hall, located on the historic north end of MSU’s campus, was first built in 1939. A $37.1 million project funded through private donors and university bonds has preserved the hall’s historic character while improving accessibility, […]
What happens when a university honors college, a public school district, local experts, and returning student leaders join forces to help rising eighth and ninth graders see themselves as future scholars? For a growing group of Detroit students, it looks like the Detroit Early Honors Experience – a vibrant four-day summer program led by the […]
By Sloane Barlow The Honors Research Scholars Program provides early research opportunities to Honors College students. Funded primarily through donor support, these scholars serve as research assistants to faculty mentors in every field around Michigan State’s campus. “The Honors College at MSU is really a leader in the undergraduate research space,” said Assistant Dean Justin […]
By Sloane Barlow When they met on the Holmes Hall Honors floor in 1994, Randy and Michelle Kimple would never have guessed they would both be leaders at a research-intensive university 31 years later. Randy and Michelle met during their first year at Michigan State, both members of Lyman Briggs and the Honors College. Michelle […]
