Articles tagged “Spartan Spotlight”
Not Just A Scholarship: Tanzania Partnership Program

A donor-funded study abroad program expanded students' worldview and instilled in them the urge to give back to their Tanzanian host community.
Joe D. Pentecost Foundation: Helping Other People Excel

The Joe D. Pentecost Foundation supports several scholarships for students in the greater Lansing area, including awards for students who transfer from Lansing Community College to continue their studies at Michigan State University.
Remembering William “Bill” Beachler

William "Bill" Beachler, creator of the Pride Scholarship at MSU, passed away on January 11.
Max O'Connor: a Lot to Be Thankful For

Max O'Connor, once a homeless high school student with big dreams, was able to come to Michigan State University with the help of scholarship support.
Alex's Great State Race Tradition Inspires Statewide Support

A Rivalry Week event created to honor the memory of an MSU student raises support for students at Michigan State and the University of Michigan.
Changing Lives as a Community, One Gift at a Time

The Atlantic magazine describes a Michigan community's efforts to send all its kids to college with the help of scholarship support. Every gift makes a difference in the life of a student.
MSU Student’s Blog Post On Study Abroad Featured in Huffington Post

Freshman Breana Brill's post on how study abroad "ruined her life" (in a good way!) was picked up by the Huffington Post. Read about how MSU's Freshman Seminar Abroad program changed her life.
Scholarship Luncheon 2014

Our annual scholarship luncheon was held on September 26 (Homecoming Weekend) this year. View photos and video from the event, which was held to celebrate student scholarship recipients & donors.
From Farm Fields to the White House

MSU student Denise Cruz was featured on NBC Nightly News this week for her accomplishments, going from migrant farm work to a Washington D.C. internship.
Graduate Post - Fall 2013 Issue Available

Keep up-to-date with the latest news from the Graduate School, including exciting news about their future home!
Steve Smith: On the “Business of Basketball” and Supporting MSU

Steve Smith, an MSU alumnus and 14 season veteran of the NBA, recently gave an interview with Forbes.com. He spoke with Alana Glass regarding the NBA, the lockout, and the business of basketball.
Looking Back On a Unique, Unplanned, Distinguished Career

Dr. Gary Seevers is the “complete Spartan,” according to Dr. Fred Poston, MSU Vice President for Finance and Operations.