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From East Lansing to Paris: Graphic Design Student Expands Creative Vision During Semester Abroad

April 16, 2026

McKenna Long, a Michigan State University student majoring in Graphic Design, spent a semester abroad studying at the Paris College of Art (PCA), an opportunity available exclusively to MSU College of Arts & Letters students. She used the experience to expand her academic and creative focus, exploring interior design, architecture, and spatial design — all while living and studying in the City of Light.

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MSU Premieres New Musical, Exploring Caregiving, Resilience, and Mental Health

April 15, 2026

Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre invites audiences to experience Dandelion, a 23-song original musical based on a true story that will resonate with families everywhere. Brought to life in just months with limited resources and running April 23-26, 2026, at Studio 60 in the MSU Auditorium, this new musical tells the story of a daughter who longs to leave…

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From First-Generation Student to Beal Award Recipient: Thomas Berding Honored for Scholarly Excellence

April 14, 2026

Thomas Berding, Professor in the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, has spent more than three decades at Michigan State University, creating paintings, mentoring student artists, and developing a studio practice that has taken his work to galleries and museums across the country. He is now among a select few MSU faculty members who have earned the William J.…

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MSU’s 28th Annual UURAF Showcases Undergraduate Research and Creative Work

April 14, 2026

Michigan State University’s 28th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) takes place in person on April 17 at MSU’s Breslin Center and asynchronously online on April 16 and 17, hosted on Symposium by ForagerOne. This hybrid event will feature research, scholarship, and creative work in multiple formats from hundreds of MSU undergraduate students, including many students from the College of Arts…

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Perfect Achievement: 16 College of Arts & Letters Graduates Receive Board of Trustees Awards

April 13, 2026

Sixteen College of Arts & Letters students who are graduating in Spring 2026 have earned the Board of Trustees Award for having maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average during their undergraduate education. These students are among the 315 graduating from MSU in Spring 2026 with a 4.0 GPA, the highest scholastic average one can attain at the end of their undergraduate career at Michigan State University.

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Surfing the Wave: How Professional and Public Writing Student Went from Writer’s Block to Creative Rebound

April 13, 2026

For Conner Larsen, the Professional and Public Writing program at Michigan State University is more than just a major – it’s a space where his academic work and creative passions intersect. A singer and songwriter, Larson found the major offers a unique opportunity to blend his passion for music with his scholarly work.

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From Hardship to Revival: MSU’s P2W Club Rebuilds Under Student Leadership

April 13, 2026

Founded in 2021 by students in the Professional and Public Writing (P2W) major at Michigan State University, the P2W Club offers its members a space to connect, grow as scholars, and relax with peers. After going through hardship due to leadership struggles, losing their registered student organization (RSO) status, and a loss of direction, the club faced a crossroads and…

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Where Design Meets Community: Inside Student’s Public Arts Internship

April 10, 2026

Hayley Asai, a junior with a double major in Graphic Design and Experience Architecture (XA) at Michigan State University who is from North Potomac, Maryland, gained experience working as a Graphic Design and Communications Intern for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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Students Recognized with ‘Honors Giving Back Awards’ for Outstanding Community-Engaged Work

April 9, 2026

The 10th annual Honors Giving Back Awards recognized eight Michigan State University students for their outstanding community-engaged work, including two College of Arts & Letters students. The awards recognize Honors College students for their service to their communities. The awards ceremony, held in the newly renovated Campbell Hall, home of the Honors College’s inaugural living-learning community, took place March 31, 2026, and…

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College of Arts & Letters Faculty and Students Present Interactive Events at 2026 MSU Science Festival

April 8, 2026

The 2026 Michigan State University Science Festival, celebrating and exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, takes place throughout the month of April, offering free events for all to enjoy. Two of those events will be presented by MSU College of Arts & Letters faculty: MI Diaries: Tell Your Story for Linguistics Analysis – April 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., STEM…