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Two Graduates Selected as Commencement Speakers

April 28, 2021

After facing one of the most difficult years at Michigan State University, College of Arts & Letters seniors Olivia Gundrum and Alia Jones have been chosen as the Spring 2021 Commencement Speakers. Gundrum, an Honors College student graduating with a B.A. in English with a focus in English Secondary Education, and Jones, a Citizen Scholars student graduating with a B.A. in Humanities-Prelaw with cognates in Public and Professional Writing and African American and…

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Romance and Classical Studies Announces 2020-2021 Departmental Awards

April 27, 2021

The Department of Romance and Classical Studies (RCS) recently announced the recipients of its Departmental Awards for the 2020-2021 academic year. RCS annually recognizes outstanding students for their academic achievements with a series of scholarships and awards. In lieu of an in-person ceremony this year, award recipients were featured on the RCS website and on its social media pages. The Department…

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Graduate Leaving MSU with a ‘Heap of Memories’

April 27, 2021

Elena Bulthuis is a Citizen Scholar who is graduating this spring with two degrees in French and Experience Architecture. As she looks forward to graduation, she reflects on her time at MSU and the experiences she has had as a Citizen Scholar, studying abroad, studying away, interning, working for VIM Magazine, and more.

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Religious Studies Graduates Honored for Achievements

April 26, 2021

The Department of Religious Studies is proud to present the 2021 Religious Studies Awards to six outstanding students – Madelyn Webb, Yael Eichhorn, Erica Lavista, Alana Davis, Charron Mcrae, and Anneli Schlacht. The awards presented include the Robert T. Anderson Award, Engaged Scholar Award, Nick Rashford and Jake Folio Award, Bob Pettapiece Scholarship, and Julia Johnson Award in Religion and…

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Ph.D. Graduate Looks Forward to Faculty Position

April 22, 2021

Ja’La Wourman, who will receive her Ph.D. in Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures from MSU this spring, was hired to the James Madison University College of Arts and Letters cohort.

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Citizen Scholar and Double Major Gives Thanks

April 22, 2021

Jenna Merony, a Citizen Scholar with a double major in Professional and Public Writing and English, reflects on her time at MSU with much appreciation for the opportunities she has had.

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Humanities-Prelaw Graduate to Begin Career in Virginia

April 21, 2021

Devin Heard is a Citizen Scholar majoring in Humanities-Prelaw with a minor in Leadership of Organizations and is graduating this spring. His post-graduation plans are to move to Virginia where he will work as a Business Development Consultant for the software giant, Oracle. As his career begins, he says he plans to give himself two years in which to decide whether he will pursue an MBA or juris doctor degree. But for now, he is celebrating having completed his bachelor’s degree and has taken the time to answer these questions:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion / News

A Message to Our College Community Following the Chauvin Conviction

April 21, 2021

Dear College of Arts & Letters Community, I write to you following the conviction of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd last May. While we anticipated that these proceedings and verdicts would prove emotionally draining for anyone following them, the disturbing evidence and wrenching testimony have had a heavy psychological toll on many of…

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Citizen Scholar Graduate Earns Dual Degrees

April 20, 2021

Jillian Schupbach is a Citizen Scholar who pursued two degrees in Theatre and English Literature with a minor in Musical Theatre and will be graduating this spring. As she prepares to graduate, she took the time to answer some questions reflecting on her MSU and Citizen Scholar experiences.

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Excel Network Shares Employment and Internship Tips During COVID-19

April 19, 2021

The Excel Network would like to share the following three resources to support students with tips on employment and internships during the COVID-19 pandemic: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Job and Internship Search TipsStudent FAQs for Remote (Virtual) Internships and Project-Based Work If you need help or would like some advice regarding employment or internship opportunities, you can schedule a virtual appointment with The…