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2025 Staff Award Winners Recognized for Exceptional Dedication, Service, and Leadership

October 2, 2025

The College of Arts & Letters honored its Staff Award Winners at the 2025 College of Arts & Letters Faculty and Staff Welcome Reception on Sept. 29 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. These staff members were recognized for having contributed to the success of the college and demonstrating exceptional dedication, service, and leadership.

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Welcome AAAS Minors

September 2, 2020

Dear AAAS Minors,Welcome to the new Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS) at Michigan State University! We are Dr. Ruth Nicole Brown, the Inaugural Chair, and Dr. Tamura Lomax, Founding Associate Professor. Together we make up the two 100% appointed faculty in the new AAAS Department. On the first day of classes, it is our pleasure to officially welcome you to an exciting upcoming academic year! We bring with us densely rich…