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Gupta Values Scholars Learn Important Lessons on Inaugural Experiential Learning Trip
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April 2017 marked the inaugural experiential learning trip to Washington, D.C. for the very first group of Gupta Values Scholars.
What got us here won’t get us where we need to be
From the Associate Provost
Improving student success requires each of us to change in ways that are difficult. One example is the need to encourage most students to take 14-16 credit hours per semester, and complete 30 credits by the end of their first year.
Thirteen High School Students Chosen to Receive STARR Scholarships
Press Release
Thirteen high school students, all of which are from either the state of Wyoming or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, were each recently awarded a STARR Charitable Foundation Scholarship to attend Michigan State University.
Upward Bound High School Seniors Celebrate Accomplishments at Annual Dinner
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Twenty-six seniors, from high schools in the Lansing School District, gathered at the Kellogg Center on Monday, May 1, for the annual Upward Bound Senior Recognition Dinner.
MSU senior receives Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize
Press Release
Bronwen McVeigh, of Granger, IN, an Honors College senior in the MSU College of Music studying piano performance and composition, was recently chosen as the 2017 recipient of the Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize.
New MSU Tower Guard members continue commitment to serving persons with disabilities
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Seventy-three students were chosen on April 21, 2017, from the top five percent of the MSU freshman class, to carry on the tradition of assisting MSU employees and students with disabilities through their involvement with Tower Guard.
MSU Upward Bound: Kicks Off Springtime with Inspirational Wharton Performances
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Upward Bound were able to see STOMP the Musical on April 2 and speaker, Ta-Nehisi Coates on April 3.
MSU Upward Bound Spends Easter Weekend Volunteering and Attending a Wharton Center Performance
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Over Easter weekend, the MSU Upward Bound Program visited Woldumar Nature Center, a nature preserve that conducts multiple environmental education programs for the community.
MSU Undergrads Honor Faculty with Mentor of the Year Awards
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Dr. S. Patrick Walton and Dr. Amber Pearson were both recent recipients of the annual Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of the Year Award.
Undergraduate Research Ranging from Science to Performing Arts on Public Display at MSU
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Ranging from agriculture and science to performing arts to business and entrepreneurship, 928 MSU undergraduate students will present their research at the annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum on April 7 at the MSU Union.
You Are Welcome Here!
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No matter your country of origin, native language, religion, visa status, we are so glad you are here.
Annual Shamrock 5K to Benefit MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities
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Register now for the 16th Annual Shamrock Run-Walk-and-Roll 5K to be held on Sunday, March 26, 2017, hosted by the Michigan State University Tower Guard.
Schlinker Appointed to Ingham County Women’s Commission
Press Release
Stepheni L. Schlinker, communications manager for APUE, was recently appointed by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to its Women’s Commission.
Black History Month Multicultural Heroes Hall of Fame Case Competition Inducts Civil Rights Icon
Press Release
The Black History Month Multicultural Heroes Hall of Fame recently inducted civil rights icon Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth.
Heroes
From the Associate Provost
Heroes play a crucial role by showing us what we, individually and collectively, can accomplish and demonstrating that we can do great things despite long odds.
Starting Out Right: College Success in the First Semester
From the Associate Provost
A crucial marker of the success of a university is the academic standing of freshmen after the end of the first semester.
MSU Seeking Applications for Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize
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MSU is now accepting applications for the Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize.
A Holiday Wish: Dialogue Across Difference
From the Associate Provost
As we move into the holiday season break, I hope everyone can find an opportunity for the meaningful dialogue which enriches the human connections from which real understanding arises.
Post-Election System 2 Thinking
From the Associate Provost
The post-election situation for many people, including many students on our campus, presents a conundrum: a complex situation which for many feels like, and in some cases has been, a real threat.
Election 2016 Message to MSU Advising Community
From the Associate Provost
As MSU advisors and educators, you are on the front line of helping our students cope with and make sense of the painful 2016 election experience.
Neighborhoods 101
From the Associate Provost
The MSU Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative (NSSC) was featured in an excellent video from Higher Education Today.
Moving from Accommodation to Inclusion
From the Associate Provost
While our legal obligation is to accommodate any qualified student with a disability, our goals are actually higher.
New Student Success Team Focused on Improving Educational Achievement of MSU Undergrad Students
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The Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education has recently put into place a new team of individuals focused on more effectively supporting student success for MSU’s undergraduate students.
In-State Rivals Work Together to Bring Awareness to Student Disability Services
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For the third consecutive year, a team of ROTC cadets from the Spartan Battalion and the Wolverine Battalion will come together on the day before the big game – Friday, October 28 – to participate in Alex’s Great State Race.
The case for active learning in introductory STEM classes
From the Associate Provost
Meta-analysis comparing the effectiveness of active learning versus traditional lecture in introductory STEM classes.
Michigan State University GEAR UP Program Celebrates National GEAR UP Week at State Capitol
Press Release
The MSU MI GEAR UP program celebrated National GEAR UP Week 2016 by hosting a program on the East Lawn of the state Capitol on Saturday, October 1, 2016.
“There’s a snake in the house!”
From the Associate Provost
On Friday, Sept. 9, the MSU Psychology Department hosted Dr. Claude Steele, of UC Berkeley, to give the 2016 Messe Lecture.
Dr. Darrell King Chosen to Receive 2016 First-Year Champion Award
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The Midwest First Year Conference is recognizing Dr. King’s exemplary work with first-year students at MSU.
2016 MSU Constitution Day Event
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Constitution Day is intended to increase student awareness and appreciation of this important document of freedom.
Launching New Spartans for Success
From the Associate Provost
Our Academic Orientation Program (AOP) this summer provided incoming students with the opportunity to learn about academics, life on campus, and to find new friends with whom to share their college adventure.
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In every arena—academically, socially, interpersonally—Spartans act with integrity. Spartans recognize the value of intellectual work, represent themselves honestly, and prove their trustworthiness in their interactions.
The Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education (APUE) oversees university-level undergraduate initiatives that support and enhance the undergraduate experience.
