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Diversity Research Showcase projects expand across disciplines

By Sloane Barlow  This Friday, January 24, 2025 will mark the 8th annual Diversity Research Showcase, hosted by the Honors College.   From 1:30-4:40 p.m. at the MSU Union, the Diversity Research Showcase will feature a broad range of work focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion from undergraduate students university-wide.   This event is free to […]

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Signing Off: An open letter from graduating student Brandi Stover

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By Brandi Stover When studying government and the foundations of the American system, you often learn about change-makers, and more importantly, how to become one. As a student studying Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy at James Madison College and Public Relations at the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, I have spent my undergraduate education […]

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Remembering Ron Fisher

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By Sloane Barlow  After a 13-year battle with cancer, Ronald Fisher – previous dean of the Honors College and long-time professor of economics at Michigan State University – passed away peacefully last month. Fisher forged a lifelong bond with MSU after graduating from the Honors College with his degree in 1972. From 1996 to 2007, […]

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Dr. Bess German: 27 years and counting of passion and impact

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By Sloane Barlow  Since she began working for the Honors College, Assistant Dean Bess German has been a constant source of comfort, advice, and friendship for students and faculty alike.  “As one of the longest serving members of the Honors College, Bess German has exhibited an unwavering level of dedication and passion for enhancing our […]

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Campbell Hall Donor Stories: The Porteous & Hamilton Families

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 By Brandi Stover & Melanie Brender Three Spartan alumni siblings – Dave Porteous, Bill Porteous, and Ruth Porteous Hamilton – had often thought of ways they could honor their parents, who had attended Michigan State College between 1937-1942. When the siblings learned of the project to renovate Campbell Hall into an Honors College living-learning […]

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Honors College connects scholarship donors and recipients at annual Cowles House dinner

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By Sloane Barlow Scholarship donors met student recipients at the Honors College Scholarship Dinner at Cowles House on Thursday, September 26. Scholarship donors were greeted by staff and a live violinist while connecting with student recipients. Afterwards, donors and students sat down for dinner and remarks from speakers. “I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude […]

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