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Adi Mathew: Developing technology for accessibility while serving universally

Story 2019-02-27

At age 5, MSU graduate student Adi Mathew developed a fascination with technology.

Math Reform by the Numbers

From the Associate Provost 2019-02-27

Leading indicators, like end-of-first-semester probation rates and credit momentum, can show us the more immediate impact of reform efforts.

Tim Herd: Normalizing Black Excellency by Creating a Space for Black Men

Story 2019-02-26

When Tim Herd’s roommates withdrew from MSU his freshman year due to academic and social reasons, it had a significant impact on him.

2019 Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize: Call for nominations

Press Release 2019-01-29

The Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize seeks to identify the most outstanding graduating senior at Michigan State University

Rising Tides and Closing Gaps

From the Associate Provost 2019-01-28

The spring 2019 semester began with very good news about student success at MSU. The probation rate for first-year students at MSU fell to its lowest level in recorded history.

Norrlyn Allen: Knowing Yourself and Knowing Your Worth

Story 2018-12-17

Senior Norrlyn Allen wears many hats: restorative justice facilitator, an ambassador for the Residential College of Arts & Humanities (RCAH) and an undergraduate research assistant

Learn about Flat Rate Tuition

Story 2018-12-06

Under the block tuition model, undergraduate students taking 12-18 credit hours will be charged a flat rate for tuition.

The Role of Graduate Teaching Assistants in Undergraduate Student Success

Story 2018-12-04

For the past several years, the Graduate School at MSU has partnered with the Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative (NSSC).

Introducing Block Tuition

From the Associate Provost 2018-11-27

Late last spring, MSU’s Board of Trustees approved a plan to fundamentally alter the way in which undergraduate students are charged tuition starting in Fall 2019.

Eric Glass Jr.: Empowering through Exposure

Story 2018-11-15

Hailing from Lansing, MI, Eric is a fifth-year senior who will be graduating in May of 2019 with a degree in Human Biology and will begin his matriculation into medical school soon after.

Helping Students Succeed with Counseling Support

Story 2018-10-24

Michigan State University now offers all students 24/7/365 access to licensed professional counselors through a phone app called MY SSP – My Student Support Program. This is an expanded version of International Student Support Program introduced in 2017

Transforming Theatre Ensemble: Using theatre to further conversation about social justice

Story 2018-10-23

When Camille Thomas got an email from Lynn Lammers to all theatre majors requesting participation in “Transforming Theatre Ensemble” or TTE, she was immediately captured by it.

Football Legend Returns to MSU and Reflects on a History of Inclusion

Story 2018-10-23

Gene Washington, Football Hall of Fame inductee and former Vikings wide receiver returned to his alma mater on September 26th, 2018, for the screening of a documentary about his 50-year career.

A New Orientation

From the Associate Provost 2018-10-22

We have begun the process of fundamentally reconceptualizing the process by which students are welcomed into the Michigan State University community.

MSU Hosts University Innovation Alliance Convening

Story 2018-10-22

On October 9 and 10, over 100 academics and university leaders responsible for promoting success for low-income college students gathered in East Lansing for the fall convening of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA).

Reflections from the Student Learning and Success Launch 2018

Story 2018-10-22

One of the goals of this year's Student Learning and Success Launch was to provide narratives of the potential impact of educational institutions when we seek to engage our work in the manner that the University Innovation Alliance suggests.

MSU’s Vision, Mission, and Values for Advancing Student Learning and Success

From the Associate Provost 2018-09-27

At the Student Learning and Success Launch, we publicized a document that describes the vision, mission, and values that guide MSU’s work to support and advance our students’ success.

Welcoming the New Year

From the Associate Provost 2018-08-27

Mark Largent will take office as the interim Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education (APUE) and Interim Dean of Undergraduate Studies on September 1, 2018.

Upward Bound takes High School Students on College Tour

Story 2018-08-22

Michigan State’s Upward Bound program took 57 students on a tour of four universities

Student Success 2018 Annual Report

From the Associate Provost 2018-07-26

In our 2018 annual report we outline our vision, activities, accomplishments, and plans to increase undergraduate student learning, persistence, and success at Michigan State University.

Transitions

From the Associate Provost 2018-07-25

R. Sekhar Chivukula discusses the ongoing and important work of student success as he transitions to a new role at UC San Diego

Students Set Up for Success by AOP

Story 2018-07-23

Students are set up for success by AOP, which has been in existence for 65 years.

Summer bridge program expands to other disciplines, supports students, launches their MSU careers

Story 2018-07-23

ESSA, a longstanding summer bridge program, now extends to social science and liberal arts students in the program SSOCAL.

Develop Your Passion and Purpose: Introducing the Exploratory Preference

From the Associate Provost 2018-07-11

The first few semesters of a student's career at MSU can be fruitful in exploring subject areas, co-curricular activities, and considering passion and purpose prior to deciding on a major.

Winner and finalists named in award competition for most outstanding MSU graduating senior

Press Release 2018-05-17

Remarkable seniors nominated by faculty for Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize

Sixteen High School Students Awarded STARR Charitable Foundation Scholarships

Press Release 2018-05-16

Sixteen high school seniors from rural areas of Wyoming and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan were awarded STARR Charitable Scholarships, which provide a full ride to MSU.

Measures of Student Success: Data and Limitations

From the Associate Provost 2018-05-10

At MSU, we believe that all admitted students have the ability to learn, persist, and succeed. We are committed to creating equitable pathways to enable students to do so. We track our progress using data, and present summaries here.

Upward Bound celebrates another successful year

Story 2018-05-08

32 graduating seniors from the Lansing School District were recognized recently at an awards ceremony. These Upward Bound participants celebrated and reflected on the program's challenges and successes.

MSU Tower Guard inducts its next class

Story 2018-05-07

This April, about 80 students were inducted into the oldest continuously active student organization on campus, the Tower Guard. The 2017-18 Tower Guard President shares his experience

MSU Ombudsperson Interviews

Story 2018-04-27

The community is invited to interviews of five candidates for the position of MSU Ombudsperson

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The Students We Have  2021-02-25

A strengths-based, student-centric approach to emerging from the pandemic allows us to see our students’ incredible fortitude.

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