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Comic Art and Graphic Novel Podcast Returns for a Second Year

September 8, 2017

The Michigan State University Comic Art and Graphic Novel Podcast is returning for its second year. The podcast is an interview program hosted by Art, Art History, and Design Assistant Professor and the owner, author, and artist of Elephant Eater Comics, Ryan Claytor. Each podcast will begin with updates on various comics-related events around MSU followed by a brief discussion with Michigan State University Special…

Event / News / Student

From Student to VIP at New York Fashion Week

September 8, 2017

A dress inspired by Michigan State University’s alma mater song is senior Emily Bankes’ ticket to New York Fashion Week. Bankes is one of two Apparel and Textile Design students chosen by MSU to spend Saturday behind the scenes at the nation’s largest fashion event. In a contest created by two professors in the Apparel and Textile Design Program, Bankes and now-alumnus…

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News / Programs / Research / Student / Study Abroad

Citizen Scholars Program Funds Study Abroad and New Research

September 7, 2017

With help from the Citizen Scholars program, sophomore Claire Gault spent this past summer traveling throughout China and studying at Harbin Institute of Technology, located in Northeastern China. She also received funding from Citizen Scholars to establish a composting program in her residence hall. A double major in Professional Writing and Chinese, Gault is a member of the Citizen Scholars…

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News / Programs / Student

New Excel Network Bridges Experiential Learning and Career Services

September 5, 2017

Starting this fall, students in the College of Arts & Letters have a new network to tap into, one that will enhance their MSU education, accelerate their potential, and help them chart a successful path to a meaningful career. It's called The Excel Network, a central space within the College designed to prep students for their careers and post-college life, helping…

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Faculty / News

Staging New Opportunities in Theatre

August 31, 2017

Kirk Domer has had many successes both at Michigan State University and in the professional theatre world. Since he took the reins as Chairperson of the Department of Theatre in 2011 (and as Acting Chairperson in 2009-2010), the department has opened a 9,370-square-foot, state-of-the-art Scene Shop and a new courtyard for Summer Circle Theatre.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion / Faculty / News / Student

Inspiring First-Generation Students Through Literature

August 31, 2017

Raised in Hoboken, New Jersey, the daughter of Puerto Rican immigrants, Yomaira Figueroa thought college was not a possibility for people like her, despite that she became the first person in her family to go to college.

Event / News

The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah to Speak at MSU

August 25, 2017

The Daily Show's Trevor Noah will speak with the greater MSU community at the MSU Wharton Center for the Performing Arts in the Cobb Great Hall on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at 7 p.m. as part of the College of Arts & Letters Signature Lecture Series.Noah is host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show on Comedy Central. He has been part of the show since…

Faculty / News / Programs / Research

Hart-Davidson Appointed Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education

August 23, 2017

Bill Hart-Davidson recently took over as Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education and now oversees all activities associated with Research and Graduate Education in MSU’s College of Arts & Letters. This new appointment became effective August 16, 2017. “I am looking forward to helping continue an exciting transformation of the research culture in the College of Arts & Letters to…

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Faculty / News

David Prestel Leaves Lasting Legacy as Senior Associate Dean

August 22, 2017

This month, David Prestel, who served as Senior Associate Dean for Research and Administration for the College of Arts & Letters for the past four years, moved out of Linton Hall and into a new phase of his career. His last day as Senior Associate Dean for Research and Administration was August 15. Prestel will continue to serve as a Professor…

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Alumni / News / Student

Film Studies Grad Making a Name for Herself in the Film Industry

August 21, 2017

Before graduating this past spring with a dual degree in Film Studies and Media and Information and a minor in Fiction Filmmaking, Amy Wagenaar made a name for herself among MSU’s Film programs. During her time at MSU, her films were featured at a number of film festivals and her work was recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB).…