By Sloane Barlow When third-year Lyman Briggs student Aya Abu-Zama saw the email presenting her with the Ubuntu Award from the Refugee Development Center (RDC), she couldn’t begin to describe how overwhelmed she was with gratitude. Aya Abu-Zama’s journey to this award started two years ago with HC IMPACT, the Honors College’s pre-first year service […]
By Sloane Barlow Michigan State University has awarded its annual Alumni and University Distinguished Scholarships to nineteen top incoming first-year students. “The incoming cohort of Alumni and University Distinguished Scholars inspired us with their commitment to making a meaningful difference in their communities,” said Honors College Dean Christopher Long. “We are thrilled to welcome them […]
East Lansing, Mich. – Roxy Sprowl is the 13th Udall Scholar to be named from Michigan State University (MSU). Sprowl is an Honors College junior majoring in social work in the College of Social Science with minors in race and ethnicity of the United States, and American Indian and Indigenous Studies. She is a member […]
By Tracy Anderson and Sloane Barlow From a faculty fellow to interim dean to his current role as associate dean, Matt Zierler has left a lasting impact on the MSU Honors College community. After more than a decade of service, Zierler plans to transition back to working full time at James Madison College in conjunction […]
By Audrey Richardson Hundreds of students gathered at Breslin Center for the 25th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) on April 14, 2023. Many MSU Honors College students participated in the event and presented their findings from this year’s work with the university. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Biotech second-year Megha Suresh gave […]
By Sloane Barlow Third-year Computer Science and Mathematics student Gabriel Sotelo explores his passions both in and outside the classroom. Sotelo, from Peru, is the president and a founding member of MSU’s Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Club, which began activity in the fall of 2021 and now has over 800 members. “What I find the most […]
By Sloane Barlow Third-year Honors student Audrey Richardson, a fellow writer for the Honors College, is also the Multimedia Director for the State News. Recently, she had the opportunity to travel to New York City as photographer for the Michigan State vs. Kansas State game on March 23rd. “I learned a lot,” she said. “I […]
By: Sloane Barlow Honors College clubs at Michigan State range anywhere from helping recruit new Honors students to promoting diversity in the community. To lead these missions, each club has an executive board to plan out events, meetings, and activities. With a lot on their shoulders, these leaders have the help of the Honors College […]
Dear Honors College Students, Staff, and Faculty, Please join me first in pausing here to bring attention to your breath, so we can gather energy, care, and strength to send to the victims, their families, and everyone who is suffering in the wake of the devastating shooting that took place on our campus yesterday evening. […]
By Audrey Richardson During their freshman year, Jo Kovach never imagined being president of the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU). Interestingly enough, it was not their first choice organization to join. “But I fell in love with being part of the general assembly, writing legislation, and representing a specific constituency,” Kovach said. Kovach is […]
