A Passion for Languages Leads to Degree in Russian

When Keelyn O’Brien first came to MSU, she was a microbiology student, intent on pursuing a career in virology and vaccine development, but later found a new career path in the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian, and African Languages where she discovered her passion for language. “For two and a half years, I was a determined science student who took…

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Merrill to Serve Two More Years as Department Chair

Professor Jason Merrill will continue to serve as Chair of the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian, and African Languages for an additional two years, or until August 15, 2020. Merrill has been serving as Interim Chair of the department since August 15, 2017. “This past year as Interim Chair, Dr. Merrill has guided the Department with the expertise and vision…

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