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161 MSU Honors College students graduating with Board of Trustees Award, 4.0 GPA

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This awardee information originally appeared in MSUToday.

On April 10, the MSU Board of Trustees announced the recipients of their Award for Academic Excellence, recognizing all graduating students who completed their undergraduate careers with a 4.0 GPA.

Out of the 315 students awarded, 161 of them – more than 51% – are in the Honors College.

Each awardee will receive special acknowledgements during spring commencement ceremonies.

Congratulations to all the Honors College graduates who achieved this distinction:

  • Jacob R. Abel from West Bloomfield, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Pranav Agarwal from Zirakpur, India, who earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from the College of Natural Science.
  • Bristel Aldrich from Bridgeport, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  • Christian J. Allmand from Canton, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Gracie L. Anderson from Greer, South Carolina, who earned a bachelor’s degree in management from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Colleen E. Andrews from Canton, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Emma J. Anzivino, from Farmington Hills, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Nicholas T. Basista from Perrysburg, Ohio, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Lyman Briggs College and in anthropology from the College of Social Science.
  • Charlotte A. Batra from Ann Arbor, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Caroline E. Beckrow from Stevensville, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in social relations and policy from James Madison College and in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Brenna L. Bischer from Grand Ledge, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Joshua G. Bishel from Waterford, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Natalie L. Blake from Holland, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from the College of Natural Science.
  • Emma C. Borden from Kalamazoo, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the College of Natural Science.
  • Liam Bordoni from St. Charles, Illinois, who earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the College of Arts and Letters.
  • Haley R. Breuker from Whitehall, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science from the College of Natural Science.
  • Emmanuel Zephyrin Ephrem bu Butsana from Lansing, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and in computer engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Cameron S. Cahill from Livonia, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Kylie L. Camman from Spencerport, New York, who earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Samantha R. Caragher from Medina, Washington, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Paris L. Carter from Ypsilanti, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Kaylin R. Casper from Burbank, California, who earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the College of Social Science and in humanities-prelaw from the College of Arts and Letters.
  • William T. Castanier from Ann Arbor, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations from James Madison College.
  • Jocelyn M. Cayen from Saline, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biosystems engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Robert Cesario from Ada, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in physics and another in advanced mathematics from the College of Natural Science.
  • Charlotte H. Cline from Farmington Hills, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from the College of Social Science.
  • Joanna R. Collins from Rochester Hills, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Ethan A. Cook from Danville, California, who earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the College of Engineering.
  • Courtney E. Craig from Freeland, Maryland, who earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the College of Education.
  • Andrew J. Creighton from Northville, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the College of Natural Science.
  • Arkesh Das from Troy, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology/biotechnology, and another in data science from the College of Natural Science.
  • Rafael C. Deleon from Portage, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Darshil Desai from Mumbai, India, who earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the College of Engineering.
  • Allison G. Diebol from Troy, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in data science from the College of Natural Science.
  • Boden J. Dietrich from Northville, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Julia A. DiMeglio from Rochester Hills, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Faith E. Dodd from Laguna Niguel, California, who earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and sustainability from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  • Urvi Doddamreddy from Troy, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Allison E. Doneth from Mason, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College and in French from the College of Arts and Letters.
  • Julian E. D’Souza from Troy, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Elif Erdem from Holland, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Joshua D. Finkbeiner from Saline, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Sydney J. Fish from Birmingham, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Wyatt D. Flatt from East Lansing, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of Social Science and in statistics from the College of Natural Science.
  • Myah P. Frazier from Stevensville, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the College of Natural Science.
  • Sophia M. Futo from Uniontown, Ohio, who earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and another in criminal justice from the College of Social Science.
  • Riley G. Gailey from Webberville, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in global and international studies in social science from the College of Social Science.
  • Abigail M. Garrett from Bentonville, Arkansas, who earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Social Science.
  • Nicole A. Gentile from Riverside, Illinois, who earned a bachelor’s degree in special education-learning disabilities from the College of Education.
  • Nicholas P. Gerbi from Rochester Hills, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the College of Education.
  • Elaina A. Gouin from Waterville, Ohio, who earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Scott T. Haakenson from Novi, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the College of Engineering.
  • Justin E. Hakim from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Amar Hamdan from East Lansing, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Stephanie G. Harizanova from Sterling Heights, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Katherine E. Harms from Perrysburg, Ohio, who earned a bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  • Ryan C. Hertz from Oakland Township, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology and in physiology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Cyril Hobeika from Midland, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Sophie Hodgson from Superior, Colorado, who earned a bachelor’s degree in astrophysics from the College of Natural Science.
  • Juyuan Huang from Guangzhou, China, who earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of Natural Science.
  • Tyler C. Irving from Northville, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in genomics and molecular genetics from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Bhavya Jain from Jalandhar, India, who earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from the College of Natural Science.
  • Justin D. Jaraczewski from Washington, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the College of Natural Science.
  • Maxwell S. Joyce from West Bloomfield, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Kierra A. Jursch from Gladstone, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Lyman Briggs College and in psychology from the College of Social Science.
  • Aiden I. Kalisz from Muskegon, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in games and interactive media from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences.
  • Greta E. Kaminske from Clinton Township, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Alexis M. Karpenko from Haslett, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of Nursing.
  • Ava R. Kirchinger from West Bloomfield, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Sydney A. Kleiner from Clawson, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Madison A. Kortman from Clarkston, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science and another in zoology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Brady J. Kraft from Canton, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Cooper E. Krueger from Kansas City, Kansas, who earned a bachelor’s degree in fisheries and wildlife and another in entomology from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  • Trestan D. Larson from Iron Mountain, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from the College of Natural Science.
  • Stephanie T. Lebster from Holland, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the College of Education.
  • Ooseung L. Liles from Ann Arbor, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the College of Education.
  • Abigail L. Lippert from East Lansing, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Alexis M. Litts from Gladstone, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Meital Lurie from Potomac, Maryland, who earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of Social Science.
  • Lauren B. MacDonald from West Bloomfield, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Alexis M. MacKie from El Dorado Hills, California, who earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the College of Education.
  • Evan D. Madden from Brookfield, Illinois, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, and another in physiology from the College of Natural Science.
  • Andy A. Majtara from Plymouth, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Anna P. Maneval from St. Johns, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Amelia A. Marine from Troy, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the College of Engineering.
  • Emily F. Mason, from Howell, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies in social science, and another in human development and family studies from the College of Social Science.
  • Carol E. Massey from Weatherford, Texas, who earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and another in psychology from the College of Social Science.
  • Charlotte J. Miner from Brighton, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in experience architecture from the College of Arts and Letters.
  • Alvaro Miranda Tueros from Spring, Texas, who earned a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Sujoy K. Mondol from Khulna, Bangladesh, who earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Grace H. Montgomery from Grand Haven, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in applied engineering sciences from the College of Engineering.
  • Donovan D. Morrison from Flint, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the College of Arts and Letters.
  • John M. Morrison from Clarkston, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Erica J. Morrissey from Lowell, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Jacob E. Moslander from Oak Forest, Illinois, who earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Kara L. Muckstadt from Ann Arbor, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality business from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Emily K. Mundorf from Plymouth, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Doruk Alp Mutlu from Bursa, Turkey, who earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Peyton M. Mysliwiec from Flat Rock, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology from the College of Natural Science.
  • Shubhan M. Nagarkar from Midland, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the College of Engineering and in biochemistry and molecular biology/biotechnology from the College of Natural Science.
  • Vedant K. Naik from Vadodara, India, who earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Jennifer Nederegger from Rochester Hills, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the College of Natural Science.
  • Khang H. Nguyen from Hanoi, Vietnam, who earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the College of Engineering.
  • Phuc M. Nguyen from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, who earned a bachelor’s degree in information science and another in advertising creative from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences.
  • Lyndsey R. Nicosia from East Lansing, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the College of Nursing.
  • Kanon T. Nishijima from Troy, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Ryan A. Nix from Birmingham, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from the College of Natural Science.
  • Ethan C. Oles from Northville, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in information science from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences.
  • Alaina Pabbathi from Okemos, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in physiology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Michael W. Paduchowski from White Lake, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Ava N. Parsons from Shelby Township, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in comparative cultures and politics from James Madison College.
  • Faith N. Persyn from Freeland, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in genomics and molecular genetics from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Robin T. Petelin from Summerfield, Ohio, who earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and another in psychology from the College of Social Science.
  • Karl M. Peterson from Plymouth, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in management from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Nhi N. Pham from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, who earned a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Madeline E. Philip from Kalamazoo, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Alex M. Phillips-Breese from Woodstock, Illinois, who earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Dominic D. Piccirilli from Livonia, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Chloe S. Pluger from Byron Center, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology/biotechnology from the College of Natural Science.
  • David T. Pruder from East Lansing, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in geography from the College of Social Science.
  • Mia I. Reese from Akron, Ohio, who earned a bachelor’s degree in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science.
  • Veronica G. Ricci from Milford, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Kate L. Roy from Kenockee Township, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in communicative sciences and disorders from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences.
  • Sophie M. Rutherford from Shelby Township, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in history: social studies education from the College of Social Science.
  • Cooper M. Sackett from Dewitt, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry/biotechnology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Jacqueline R. Sarafa from Bloomfield Township, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Karthick Prem Satheesh Kumar from Okemos, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Chloe L. Sayre from Oakland Township, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Nadia P. Schoenherr from Trenton, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in plant biology from the College of Natural Science.
  • Samantha G. Schulte from Brighton, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Kevin M. Schwab from Novi, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Maxwell B. Scott from Kalamazoo, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the College of Engineering.
  • Mya K. Sebek from Loveland, Ohio, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the College of Natural Science.
  • Min Cheol Shin from Seoul, South Korea, who earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of Social Science.
  • Olivia G. Sinacola from Royal Oak, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Milana Skoric from Rochester, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Adam T. Slaby from Rives Junction, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the College of Education.
  • Alexa J. Sollars from Flat Rock, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and sustainability from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  • Gavyn G. Stout from Grand Haven, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Josephine D. Sullivan from Saline, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the College of Arts and Letters.
  • Grace M. Tatterton from Canton, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the College of Natural Science.
  • Lorenzo J. Thrasher from Grosse Ile, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Sean A. Tinsley from Romulus, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science.
  • Kylie A. Todd from Harrison, Ohio, who earned a bachelor’s degree in integrated science-secondary education from the College of Natural Science.
  • Cassidy A. Tomezak from Rochester Hills, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from the College of Natural Science.
  • Aiden M. Trierweiler from Beverly Hills, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in management from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Gracie J. Tuck from Northville, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the College of Arts and Letters.
  • Ece Ugurlu from Gumee, Illinois, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business and in statistics from the College of Natural Science.
  • Varun B. Varre from Northville, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
  • Andrew R. Wahls from Commerce Township, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Thea R. Walerski from Macomb, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in political theory and constitutional democracy from James Madison College.
  • Talia A. Wallis from Kingsford, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the College of Education.
  • Viola Y. Weber from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the College of Natural Science.
  • Bryce A. Wert from Grand Haven, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from the College of Natural Science.
  • Ruby I. Wilson from Grand Blanc, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from the College of Natural Science.
  • Rileigh B. Wine from Stevensville, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre from the College of Arts and Letters.
  • Elizabeth C. Wing from Frederic Township, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental biology/microbiology from the College of Natural Science.
  • Sophie Xu from Westborough, Massachusetts, who earned a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Alexander J. Yakes from Ionia, Michigan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Cassidy E. Yoder from Brentwood, Tennessee, who earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of Social Science and in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business.
  • Elise M. Yoder from Fort Wayne, Indiana, who earned a bachelor’s degree in physiology and another in human biology from Lyman Briggs College.
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