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MSU hosts Alumni Distinguished Scholarship event on campus
February 1, 2023
Last Friday, over 500 high school students came to the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center to take part in the first of two Alumni Distinguished Scholarship events.
Marylander finds a ‘home’ at Michigan State
January 31, 2023
Honors student Jerome Hamilton Jr. is now in his second year at Michigan State University, almost 600 miles away from his hometown.
Astronomy student wants to ‘reach for the stars’
January 25, 2023
Second-year Honors student Agrim Gupta discovered his passion for astronomy in sixth grade when he joined his school's astronomy club organized by SPACE India.
Undergraduate Diversity Research Showcase features student work
January 18, 2023
The 6th Annual University-wide Diversity Research Showcase held at the MSU Union featured nearly 50 students presenting their research that ranged from increasing mobility accessibility to delving into issues of diversity in rural elementary education settings.
MSU leadership connects with Honors College on vision, values and more
December 13, 2022
MSU President and Provost Visit the Honors College
Finding a Home in the Honors College
November 29, 2022
Second-year computer science student Praneetha Ankisettipalli was invited to join the Honors College after her first semester at Michigan State University. While rising expectations and a major change in pace can be a lot for any student to adjust to, Ankisettipalli was ready for the challenge.
Connections soar at 'Dinner with the Dean'
November 21, 2022
Over 30 Honors College faculty, staff and students recently attended a “Dinner with the Dean” event to discuss aspirations of the college and learn more about future plans.
Open Forum on “The Nature of Inequality” on Nov. 29
November 21, 2022
Since 2011, Sharper Focus/Wider Lens has offered students, faculty, staff and the Greater Lansing community the opportunity to grapple with important issues or questions in a trans-disciplinary format.
Honors Experiences Inspire Career in Neurology
November 18, 2022
Melissa Elafros’ desire to become a physician began early in life.
Research Helps Students Develop Lasting Opportunities
November 17, 2022
During her senior year of high school, Megha Pratapwar was given an offer she could not refuse: a professorial assistantship through the Honors College at Michigan State University.
2022 Honors graduate shares experiences, passion for the future
November 11, 2022
Recent Honors Alumna Taylor Kovach is dreaming big.
Message from Dean Christopher P. Long Regarding Nationwide Protests in Iran
November 9, 2022
Dear Honors College Community, Over the past two months, one of the largest women's rights movements in history has been unfolding in Iran and around the world.
MSU leader and grad students share message to ‘prioritize joy’
October 31, 2022
Mindful breathing exercises, thoughtful leadership practices, and reimagining graduate education in ways that prioritize joy were all part of a panel discussion led by Honors College Dean Christopher Long and several MSU graduate students during the Imagining America National Gathering in New Orleans.
Donor Makes a Difference
October 30, 2022
The Honors College’s 22-23 Wielenga Research Scholars had the opportunity to meet with inventor and long-time donor Tom Wielenga.
MSU Debate Wins Wayne State Tournament
October 24, 2022 - Carly Watson
Michigan State University Debate won the George Ziegelmueller Invitational Tournament hosted by Wayne State University this past weekend.
Message from Dean Christopher P. Long Regarding Our Work Ahead
October 17, 2022
Dear College of Arts & Letters and Honors College Students, Staff, and Faculty, The arrival of President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., on campus in 2019 marked an important milestone in our efforts to create a culture at Michigan State University that is transparent, open, trusting, and safe. He prioritized the safety of our community and exemplified that commitment as we navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic together. I am grateful for the leadership he has provided in our ongoing work to create a culture that is truly inclusive and equitable.
Donors Support Next Generation of Excellence
October 5, 2022
Donors make all the difference when it comes to a student's ability to access learning resources — research, study abroad programs, internships, or other learning opportunities — you name it.
Getting a Head Start in Research
October 4, 2022
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.
Honors College Student Explores Overlap in Career Fields
October 3, 2022
Third-year Honors student Sadie Mrakuzic interned at TalentLaunch over the summer, which ultimately helped her decide to pursue a career in counseling.
Author of “Democracy's Data” Speaks on Honors Program Flexibility
September 22, 2022
2002 Honors College graduate and historian Dan Bouk recently released a new book, “Democracy's Data: The Hidden Stories in the U.S. Census and How to Read Them.”
Message to the MSU Board of Trustees and Other Members of the MSU Community
September 8, 2022
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 for our students, staff, and faculty. This duty is of paramount importance particularly here at Michigan State University given our institutional failures to protect survivors.
Honors service program addresses equity in Lansing
August 31, 2022
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.
To the Class of 2026: What Will Your Story Be?
August 29, 2022
"How will you live out the values of equity, peace, and belonging?" asks Dean Christopher P. Long in a new Long View Blog, which welcomes the Class of 2026 and invites all to bring their whole selves to the story they create at Michigan State University.
Academic Scholars Program hosts inaugural summer program
August 26, 2022 - Sydney Bowler and Maddie Monroe
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.
Meet the 2022 Fulbright student scholars from the MSU Honors College
August 26, 2022 - Sydney Bowler
This year, three Honors College alumni will continue to represent the university during a research grant or English teaching assistantship. The 2022-2023 Honors College Fulbright U.S. Student Program grantees are: Amelia Cole, Emily McHarg, and Mariam Sayed.
Honors alumnus furthers education in medicine
August 17, 2022 - Sydney Bowler
Austin Benedict, a second-year D.O. candidate at Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine, is on his way to becoming a surgeon.
Honors alumna pursues dream career
August 10, 2022 - Sydney Bowler
Honors College alumna Laura McKenzie pursued her dreams of becoming an artist in October 2021 when she opened Laura McKenzie Gallery.
Honors graduate reflects on student experiences, landing job with Apple
July 19, 2022 - Sydney Bowler
Honors graduate Simone Nagi reflects on undergraduate experiences and how she landed a job at Apple.
Alumni and University Distinguished Scholars Incoming Class of 2022 Announced
June 14, 2022 - Sydney Bowler
Twenty-one future Honors College students have been awarded scholarships to cover full tuition, room and board and a stipend for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study.
April Student Of The Month
May 30, 2022
Our April Student of the Month was Taylor Kovach! Kovach is a first-generation college student studying Psychology with minors in Sociology, Human Behavior, and Social Services in the College of Social Sciences.
Honors Giving Back Award Finalists
April 7, 2022
On April 5, the Honors College held its Giving Back Awards, in which students were recognized for involvement in a local, national, or international community project or organization or a special Covid-19 responsive service.
March Students and Faculty of the Month
March 31, 2022
The Honors College is excited to announce March’s Faculty and Students of the Month! We will be recognizing nominated students and faculty members for their dedication to the Spartan community. During the month of March, Natalie Phillips and Katharine Hung were chosen as Faculty of the Month. Nupur Huria, Sarah Judis and Jada Vassar were chosen as Students of the Month.
Michigan State University Students Earn National STEM Scholarships
March 29, 2022
East Lansing, Mich. – Three Michigan State University undergraduate students have been named recipients of the nationally competitive Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. MSU has produced 52 Goldwater Scholars.
Day in the Life of a National Debate Competitor
March 24, 2022
National debate competitor, Piper Meloche, gets up early on Thursdays – attending her Philosophy of Global Health class, and then her Introductory Anthropology class, in which she has an Honors Option
Research Stories: Albert Cohen and His Professorial Assistants Use Sports Analytics to Improve D1 Hockey Team Results
March 12, 2022
When first offered Professorial Assistantships with Dr. Albert Cohen, Honors College students Jordan Hofbauer and Derek Lasker didn't know their lives would drastically change forever.
February Students and Faculty of the Month
February 25, 2022
The Honors College is excited to launch Students and Faculty of the Month! We will be recognizing nominated students and faculty members for their dedication to the Spartan community. During the month of February, Jessica Stokes and Ryan Maccombs were chosen as Faculty of the Month. Merlinda Sewavi, Kelsey Abner and Sam Barans were chosen as Students of the Month.
Michigan State University Student Earns Gates Cambridge Scholarship
February 14, 2022
East Lansing, Mich. – Andrew McDonald, an Honors College senior majoring in Computer Science in the College of Engineering; and Advanced Mathematics, and Statistics in the College of Natural Science has been named a Gates Cambridge Scholar.
Open Letter Regarding Congregation Beth Israel Hostage Standoff
January 19, 2022
Dear Honors College Community and College of Arts & Letters, This weekend’s hostage standoff at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas was frightening and traumatic to members of our community. Each instance of violence that appears to target a specific community can send shockwaves that are felt by many — particularly those who identify with the victims closest to the tragedy.
2022 Diversity Research Showcase Winners Announced
January 19, 2022
Held in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration, the 2022 Annual Diversity Research Showcase featured oral and poster presentations from MSU undergraduate students and helped to provide students with the space to present their work, or work in progress, on issues of diversity that advance inclusion with peers, faculty, and staff. The event was made possible by sponsorship from the Honors College, the College of Social Science, the College of Natural Science, James Madison College, the Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives, the MSU Libraries, and the Undergraduate Research Office.
Michigan State University Student Earns Marshall Scholarship
December 13, 2021
Congratulations to Andrew McDonald, an Honors College senior majoring in Computer Science in the College of Engineering; and Advanced Mathematics, and Statistics in the College of Natural Science, who has been named a Marshall Scholar! Andrew is the 19th Marshall Scholar from Michigan State University.
Student Stories: Marshall Weimer
November 29, 2021
Marshall Weimer, a current Honors College student, perfectly embodies how MSU Spartans are Generation Will. Weimer is a senior studying Fisheries & Wildlife with a Concentration in Conservation Biology within the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, with an additional major in Chinese. This past summer, Weimer participated in a Moosewatch Expedition on Isle Royale as part of the Wolf-Moose Project. The project is the longest continuous study of any predator-prey system in the world and started in 1958. For the project, Weimer spent 9 days on Isle Royale assisting researchers in searching for moose bones to analyze the cause of death over the winter.
Ten Students, Four Alumni Nominated for Prestigious Graduate School Scholarships
October 12, 2021
Michigan State University has nominated 10 undergraduate students and four alumni for nationally competitive graduate school scholarships: the Churchill Scholarship, the Marshall Scholarship, the Mitchell Scholarship, and the Rhodes Scholarship. All the scholarships support students attending graduate school in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
Message from the Dean
August 31, 2021 - By: Christopher P. Long
Please see a message from the Dean of the Honors College, Dr. Christopher P. Long
Alumni Stories: Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali
August 6, 2021
Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, Honors College alumnus, constantly embodies how Spartans Will. He is a leading dermatologist, researcher, and digital health entrepreneur based in New York City. Dr. Bhanusali regularly provides an expert opinion in media outlets from Cosmopolitan to The New York Times. Beyond medicine, Dr. Bhanusali works at the cutting edge of health and entrepreneurship, including Skin Medicinals, a platform that works to help lower drug pricing, Amazon’s first skincare line, and multiple celebrity projects.
Alumni Stories: Peter Burroughs
July 26, 2021 - Asia Siev
The small details are what’s important for Peter Burroughs (‘17 B.A.). Burroughs is a freelance environmental artist and current intern at Blizzard Entertainment, an American video game developer known for games like Overwatch, World of Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo. His work focuses on creating indoor and outdoor settings for films or video games. Environmental artists work on background visuals with which characters and objects will interac–anything from buildings to trees to furniture.
Honors College Welcomes a New Dean
June 16, 2021 - Kimberly Popiolek, College of Arts and Letters
Christopher P. Long, Dean of the College of Arts & Letters, will assume leadership responsibilities as Dean of MSU’s Honors College, effective July 1, 2021. The Honors College and the College of Arts & Letters each will retain their own status and identity as Dean Long is charged with working with faculty and staff to elevate the stature of both entities.
Alumni and University Distinguished Scholars Incoming Class of 2021 Announced
May 26, 2021 - Asia Siev
Eighteen incoming students have been awarded scholarships to cover full tuition, room and board and a stipend for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study at Michigan State University.