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, […]
The application process for medical school can be long, stressful, and time-consuming — especially amidst a global pandemic. But a current D.O. candidate at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine has made the best of it throughout his time at MSU. Austin Benedict graduated from the Honors College in May 2020 with a […]
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 […]
Fifteen extracurriculars, five internships, two awards and four years later, Simone Nagi graduated from Eli Broad College of Business with high honors, a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation. Ever since her first job at Michigan State University, Nagi knew she wanted to mentor her peers in some […]
EAST LANSING – Every year, Michigan State University offers Alumni and University Distinguished Scholarships to some of the top incoming first-year students. This year, 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. The newest Alumni Distinguished […]
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. Through the Giving Back Awards, the Honors students were encouraged to reflect on and share their experiences working in their communities. […]
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. In addition, the HC will feature students and faculty embracing our values including inclusion, critical thought, collaboration and integrity. During the month of March, Natalie […]
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. Afterward, she goes to the debate office, located in Linton Hall. But first, Meloche goes to Starbucks – she doesn’t deny her addiction, she […]
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. MSU’s Goldwater Scholars are: Bailey Bowcutt, an Honors College junior majoring in Microbiology in Lyman Briggs College Calista Busch, an Honors College junior majoring in Genomics and Molecular […]
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. “There’s no one doing what we are doing,” Hofbauer, a sophomore double majoring in data science and statistics, said. “It’s been an unreal experience… I didn’t know any advanced […]
