Senior Spotlights

Religious Studies Major Goes Above and Beyond to Volunteer

May 3, 2023

Michigan State University senior Rana Omar believes in giving back to the community. For four straight years, the Honors College student, who will graduate with a B.A. in Religious Studies and a B.S. in Neuroscience in Spring 2023, has received the Spartan Volunteer Service Award, which is presented on behalf of the MSU President and Center for Community Engaged Learning to recognize MSU students who have participated in 100…

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Case Dekoning-A Playwright with a Passion for Exploration

April 22, 2022

Faculty Shout-Out by Dr. Steve Rachman: "Case is funny, talented, and smart. He is also a theater major along with his English degree and has combined his interests in many ways. I was thrilled to see him play the role of Prince Charming in an MSU production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods.” He has a knack for combining his…

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Vaughn Haynes-New Life in Theater Directing

April 21, 2022

Vaughn Haynes How would you describe your time as an English or Film Studies major at MSU? I've had so much fun throughout my time here! The best thing about studying English is its applicability to everyday life. Being able to appreciate stories and media on a deeper level is so enriching and makes consuming them so much more fulfilling.…

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Garrett Boudreaux-A Filmmaker Headed to UCLA for Screenwriting

April 21, 2022

Faculty Shout-Out by Dr. Kaveh Askari: "In his work with me, Garrett has demonstrated an intellectual curiosity for a broad range of courses and an ability to produce valuable creative work in just about any opportunity that emerges. I relied on Garrett’s generosity (as many of us have) throughout the recruitment season to provide a student’s perspective on the program.…

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April Mueller-Future High School Teacher

April 20, 2022

April Mueller is graduating from Michigan State University in May with a major in Secondary Education with an English focus and a minor in History Education. Since Fall 2020, she has served as a member of the National Council of Teachers of English and has served on the E-Board for two years as the Public Relations and Outreach Chair. Upon…