DECEMBER 2020

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Illuminating the News, the Michigan State University Graduate School newsletter. Here, we will share stories from the Graduate School with you every semester; ones which we believe speak to our motto of Illuminating the Path Forward. Echoing Dean Thomas D. Jeitschko's comments in this video, we hope you are having a wonderful holiday season and wish you an excellent start to 2021. Happy reading!

GRADUATE EDUCATION OUTSTANDING ALUMNI HALL OF FAME

An Interview with Paul E. Turner (PhD 1995) Dr. Turner joined us virtually from Yale University to talk about the significance of his groundbreaking work with viruses. In this interview with University Fellow Connie Rojas, he reflects on the role of mentorship in his professional trajectory, reminisces about his time at MSU, and more. Read Full Interview Here.

Highlights from a Virtual Fall 2020 The Graduate School provides its students with support programs that augment their professional development and wellbeing, allowing them to thrive. We have stayed true to this mission through the pandemic by shifting our flagship services online. Some of the Fall 2020 semester highlights include the AGEP Student Success Conference and our Graduate Teaching Assistant training programs. Read More.

GRADUATE STUDENT RECOGNIZED IN FORBES 30 UNDER 30

An Interview with Carl E. Fields (PhD 2021) Fields breaks down his cutting-edge research in the field of Astrophysics which has earned him the distinction of being counted among the Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science for 2021. Fields also speaks about his passion for science communication, and the ways in which he has served and participated in community-oriented programs during his time at MSU. Fields is a member of both AGEP and the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society at the Graduate School. Read Full Interview Here.

2020 MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: AWARDS & RANKINGS

Ten MSU students, one alumna nominated for prestigious... Michigan State University has nominated nine undergraduate students, a graduate student and an alumna for nationally competitive graduate school scholarships... Read more msutoday.msu.edu

11 MSU graduate programs rank in the top 15 nationally Michigan State University was recognized once again for having the nation's top graduate programs in elementary and secondary education, curriculum and instruction and supply chain/logistics, according to U.S. News & World Report 's 2021 edition... Read more msutoday.msu.edu

JOIN US! UPCOMING GRADUATE SCHOOL EVENTS IN 2021

Civil Rights Leadership: Courage, Community and Connection January 19, 2021 6:30—8:30 p.m. EST A virtual screening of the documentary, "John Lewis: Good Trouble” - a celebration of the legacy of a towering Civil Rights icon - and a discussion to follow, led by University Distinguished Professor of History and Associate Dean at the Graduate School, Dr. Pero Dagbovie. Read More & Register

University Fellows: Research & the Library Special Collections January 28, 2021 7:00—8:30 p.m. EST An evening with two University Distinguished Fellows who will discuss their unique areas of research. Taken together, their work forms a confluence of diverse topics, ranging from international diplomacy to popular culture. Read More & Register

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