86 MSU graduates receive MSU Board of Trustees’ Award for academic excellence 

Eighty-six graduating Spartans have earned a distinction few achieve — a perfect 4.0 GPA. At its Dec. 12 meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees honored these students with the Board of Trustees Award, recognizing their exceptional academic performance. Each will also be recognized during their individual commencement ceremony in December and receive a special cord as part of their academic regalia.

The students honored for this achievement include: 

• Hassan Al Kasti, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from the College of Natural Science and is from East Lansing, Michigan.

• Nihal Bandla, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Troy, Michigan.

• Daniel M. Berezovsky, who earned a bachelor’s in computer science from the College of Engineering, is a member of the Honors College from West Bloomfield, Michigan.

• Lindsay E. Berke, who earned a bachelor’s in human resources and labor relations from the College of Social Science and is from Farmington Hills, Michigan.

• Jillian J. Bonczewski, who earned a bachelor’s in elementary education from the College of Education and is from Larksville, Pennsylvania.

• Luca Bono, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Birmingham, Michigan.

• Danielle E. Borst, who earned a bachelor’s in advertising creative from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, is a member of the Honors College from Highland, Michigan.

• Skyler J. Brdar, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Naperville, Illinois.

• Katrina E. Brown, who earned a bachelor’s in hospitality business from the Eli Broad College of Business and is from Haslett, Michigan.

• Sophia N. Camilleri, who earned a bachelor’s in supply chain management from the Eli Broad College of Business and is from Flat Rock, Michigan.

• Brooke A. Carnahan, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Birch Run, Michigan.

• Lauren R. Carrico, who earned a bachelor’s in information science from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and is from Brighton, Michigan.

• Zander W. Collins, who earned a bachelor’s in horticulture from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is from Lansing, Michigan.

• Ashley R. Cooper, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from the College of Natural Science, is a member of the Honors College from St. Louis, Missouri.

• Mollie J. Croskey, who earned a bachelor’s in history from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Caledonia, Michigan.

• Lillian C. Culbert, who earned a bachelor’s in animal science from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is a member of the Honors College from Tyler, Texas.

• Alexander J. DeBrincat, who earned a bachelor’s in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business and is from Farmington Hills, Michigan.

• Vivian E. Deeth, who earned a bachelor’s in accounting from the Eli Broad College of Business and is from Midland, Michigan.

• Daniela R. Del Castillo, who earned a bachelor’s in public relations from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, is a member of the Honors College from Warren, Michigan.

• Mia I. Dionise, who earned a bachelor’s in neuroscience from the College of Natural Science, is a member of the Honors College from Okemos, Michigan.

• Justine N. Dukaj, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Shelby Township, Michigan.

• Brooke R. DuRussel, who earned a bachelor’s in physiology from the College of Natural Science, is a member of the Honors College from Munger, Michigan.

• Ava E. Erickson, who earned a bachelor’s in biochemistry and molecular biology from the College of Natural Science and in genomics and molecular genetics from the College of Natural Science, is a member of the Honors College from Redford, Michigan.

• Ayverie T. Evangelista, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Novi, Michigan.

• Derrick H. Fetz, who earned a bachelor’s in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business and is from Waterford, Michigan.

• Sasha I. Fox, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Canton, Michigan.

• Brendan V. Furnari, who earned a bachelor’s in supply chain management from the Eli Broad College of Business and is from Washington, Michigan.

• Christopher J. Garner, who earned a bachelor’s in kinesiology from the College of Education and is from Williamston, Michigan.

• Peter M. Gekas, who earned a bachelor’s in human resources and labor relations from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Riverview, Michigan.

• Ruth J. Giblin, who earned a bachelor’s in microbiology from the College of Natural Science, is a member of the Honors College from Rochester Hills, Michigan.

• Dalton E. Goodwin, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from the College of Natural Science, is a member of the Honors College from Holland, Michigan.

• Andrew J. Hains, who earned a bachelor’s in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business, is a member of the Honors College from Mattawan, Michigan.

• Evelyn Z. Hall, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from the College of Natural Science and is from Saginaw, Michigan.

• Donald E. Henrikson III, who earned a bachelor’s in anthropology from the College of Social Science and is from China, Michigan.

• Sophia A. Hoglund, who earned a bachelor’s in hospitality business from the Eli Broad College of Business and is from Northville, Michigan.

• Emma G. Johnson, who earned a bachelor’s in nursing from the College of Nursing, is a member of the Honors College from Novi, Michigan.

• Austin R. Kepsel, who earned a bachelor’s in accounting from the Eli Broad College of Business and is from Midland, Michigan.

• Jack A. Kroll, who earned a bachelor’s in public relations from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and is from Midland, Michigan.

• Ella C. Kruschka, who earned a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering, is a member of the Honors College from South Lyon, Michigan.

• Emma S. Lechniak, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Chesterfield, Michigan.

• Clara R. Lincolnhol, who earned a bachelor’s in journalism from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and is from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

• Nolan E. Lucera, who earned a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Carlsbad, California.

• Yu Ma, who earned a bachelor’s in supply chain management from the Eli Broad College of Business and is from Jiangyin, China.

• Shahed Mady, who earned a bachelor’s in supply chain management from the Eli Broad College of Business, is a member of the Honors College from East Lansing, Michigan.

• Erin R. Mahoney, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from the Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Canton, Michigan.

• Nitish Maindoliya, who earned a bachelor’s in computer science from the College of Engineering, is a member of the Honors College from Hari Nagar, India.

• McKenna R. Major, who earned a bachelor’s in biomedical laboratory science from the College of Natural Science, is a member of the Honors College from Chelsea, Michigan.

• Parker D. Major, who earned a bachelor’s in zoology from the College of Natural Science, is a member of the Honors College from Royal Oak, Michigan.

• Sara M. Mann, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Wheaton, Illinois.

• Joshua P. Mason, who earned a bachelor’s in kinesiology from the College of Education, is a member of the Honors College from South Lyon, Michigan.

• Zana K. McEntire, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Grand Blanc, Michigan.

• Katie N. McGrath, who earned a bachelor’s in neuroscience from the College of Natural Science and in genomics and molecular genetics from the College of Natural Science, is a member of the Honors College from Barrington, Illinois.

• Lourdes C. Merem, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Troy, Michigan.

• Sydney P. Mertz, who earned a bachelor’s in kinesiology from the College of Education and is from East Lansing, Michigan.

• Raduan J. Moustafhim, who earned a bachelor’s in computer science from the College of Engineering, is a member of the Honors College from North Barrington, Illinois.

• William L. Myall, who earned a bachelor’s in digital storytelling from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and is from Leslie, Michigan.

• Kaveri Nambiar, who earned a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Canton, Michigan.

• Travis Ngo, who earned a bachelor’s in computer science from the College of Engineering and is from East Lansing, Michigan.

• Nitin Niranjan, who earned a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering and is from Troy, Michigan.

• Ethan G. Oliven, who earned a bachelor’s in accounting from the Eli Broad College of Business, is a member of the Honors College from Palos Park, Illinois.

• Gabrielle E. Partlo, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Ada, Michigan.

• Caelan O. Pitlanish, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from Royal Oak, Michigan.

• Rania Rafiq, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Keego Harbor, Michigan.

• JesseMae Rayer, who earned a bachelor’s in public relations from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, is a member of the Honors College from South Lyon, Michigan.

• Andrew N. Roth, who earned a bachelor’s in computer science from the College of Engineering and is from Northville, Michigan.

• Abhay A. Saji, who earned a bachelor’s in computer science from the College of Engineering and is from Northville, Michigan.

• Victoria R. Scott, who earned a bachelor’s in political science from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

• Lexi L. Sesock, who earned a bachelor’s in graphic design from the College of Arts and Letters and is from Medina, Ohio.

• Lauren A. Sherburn, who earned a bachelor’s in animal science from Lyman Briggs College and is from Cedar Springs, Michigan.

• Nevaeh S. Shoemake, who earned a bachelor’s in zoology from the College of Natural Science, is a member of the Honors College from Center Line, Michigan.

• Harry R. Simmons, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College and is from Dearborn, Michigan.

• Delaney M. Simon, who earned a bachelor’s in physiology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Grand Ledge, Michigan.

• Iha G. Singh, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from the College of Natural Science, is a member of the Honors College from Novi, Michigan.

• Yashveer Singh, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from the College of Natural Science and is from Okemos, Michigan.

• Aidan T. Sloan, who earned a bachelor’s in microbiology from the College of Natural Science and is from Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.

• Jessica M. Stella, who earned a bachelor’s in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business and is from Wexford, Pennsylvania.

• Christina L. Trate, who earned a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College and is from West Bloomfield, Michigan.

• Caden R. Wade, who earned a bachelor’s in crop and soil sciences from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is a member of the Honors College from Lansing, Michigan.

• Caitlin C. Warner, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College and is from Rochester Hills, Michigan.

• Megan M. Warren, who earned a bachelor’s in nursing from the College of Nursing and is from Adrian, Michigan.

• Sophie E. White, who earned a bachelor’s in kinesiology from the College of Education, is a member of the Honors College from Troy, Michigan.

• Evan J. Wilson, who earned a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College and is from Milford, Michigan.

• Lily A. Wing, who earned a bachelor’s in nursing from the College of Nursing and is from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

• Ellie D. Yang, who earned a bachelor’s in communication from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, is a member of the Honors College from Jackson, Michigan.

• Connor A. Yee, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Winthrop Harbor, Illinois.

• Isabelle M. Zablock, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Novi, Michigan.