The Citizen Scholars program in Michigan State University’s College of Arts & Letters has received a $50,000 gift to help support students in the program. The gift, from MSU alumnus Dr. William Lowe and his wife Pamela, will support at least two Citizen Scholars per year for the next four years.
This year, the College of Arts & Letters will bid farewell to five of some of the most longest-standing faculty members at the College as they retire after several years of teaching, conducting research, and transforming Michigan State University. Together, these retiring faculty represent 182 years of service to the University. Those faculty members who are retiring this year with more than…
Six College of Arts & Letters students have received scholarships from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union through its unpaid internship scholarship competition. The program is designed to encourage and support student initiatives in finding experiential learning opportunities to help prepare for their careers. The students were awarded funds to be used for summer 2017 internships after they submitted applications detailing the unpaid work…
Arabic, English, and Secondary Education student Stephanie Saba is completing a one-year language intensive program in Meknes, Morocco, where she is making a difference in the lives of children who visit the Library of the Grand Mosque. Saba is one of 23 students chosen to participate in 2016-2017 Arabic Flagship Program offered through the American Council for International Education. As…
Students in AL 468, Facilities and Operations for Arts and Cultural Management, a graduate course in the Arts and Cultural Management M.A. program, not only study restoration of historic cultural buildings, they also visit cultural buildings, hear from professionals working in the field, and learn about the impact these restorations and the organizations they house have on the local community.…
MSU’s College of Arts & Letters has established a Critical Race Studies Residency Program that will bring an Artist-in-Residence and a Designer-in-Residence to campus for the 2017-2018 academic year to enrich the life of the greater Lansing community by facilitating practices of inclusion through art and design as part of the Department of Art, Art History, and Design. Appointed to…
Senior Hannah Robar has explored the full range of what a liberal arts education has to offer during her time at Michigan State University. From incredible experiences studying abroad, hands-on internships, and a truly unique set of courses, Robar, who is graduating in May, has engaged with communities around the world and right here in East Lansing. A double major…
Taylor Varner, Apparel and Textile Design, graduated in 2013, is now located in Fremont, California as a Trim Engineer for Tesla.
Over the course of their careers at MSU, two College of Arts & Letters students, Kiana Elkins and Karah Smith, have gone above and beyond in their academics, community, and personal pursuits. They are both being recognized for their efforts by the College. Elkins is this year’s recipient of the Alumni Award for Undergraduate Excellence, presented annually by the College…
The Professional Writing (PW) program announced the winners of this year’s Outstanding PW Senior Award, which recognizes three graduating PW students who demonstrate excellence in the classroom, success in experiential learning, and engagement with the community.