This month at MSU, students have seen success in areas from being nominated for major awards to costume design. Take a look at the ways Spartans are leading in their respective areas, while making a big impact.
MSU nominates five students for esteemed Goldwater Scholarship
The MSU Distinguished Student Awards Office has nominated five students for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. Michigan State has produced 55 Goldwater Scholars.
MSU qualifies for 29th consecutive National Debate Tournament
MSU Debate members Joanna Gusis and Stephen Lewis earned a first round at-large bid to the National Debate Tournament securing the team’s 29th consecutive qualification to the NDT
MFA candidate uses art to create ‘Positive Africa’ movement
As an artist-activist, Vadu Rodrigues came to MSU from his native Cape Verde with a desire to not only hone his skills as a graduate student in the MFA in Studio Art program but to also fuel his decade-long efforts to transform global perceptions of Africa and the Black diaspora.
Two Spartans named finalists for Truman Scholarship
Third-year students Kaylin Casper and Isabelle Radakovich are MSU’s finalists for the nationally competitive Truman Scholarship. The Truman Scholarship, sponsored by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, recognizes students with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to affecting change through public service.
MSU Museum presents Ignite Talks MSU: A fast-paced showcase of student research and innovation
The MSU Museum invites the community to experience Ignite Talks MSU, an exciting event where students bring their research to life through dynamic, five-minute presentations.
From thread to stage: Making costumes for the Department of Theatre
“9 to 5, The Musical” is a showcase of the effort of so many different students and faculty members — from the actors to the designers. The Department of Theatre covers all aspects of theater. With courses in acting, musical theater, costume design, stage management and more, the students can lead areas of Department of Theater productions with faculty mentors.
Journalism grad wins first place in Hearst multimedia storytelling competition
Faith Cabalum, a recent grad from the School of Journalism, used the experience she gained from her digital storytelling major and documentary production minorto create her film “Over the years: A film about the human perspective on aging."