43 Social Science graduates receive Board of Trustees' Award for Academic Excellence earning a 4.0 G.P.A.

April 18, 2024 - Michigan State University

Two hundred and seventy-two Michigan State University graduates accomplished something many students dream of — a perfect college GPA. Among the group included 43 College of Social Science graduating seniors.

During its April 12 meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees presented the graduating seniors with the Board of Trustees’ Award, recognizing their achievement of the highest scholastic average one can receive, a 4.0 GPA.

Along with the board recognition, students also will be acknowledged during the spring commencement ceremonies and will receive $1,000 from the university for their accomplishments.

The College of Social Science students honored for this achievement include:

Jesika K. Abolins, who earned a bachelor’s in history from the College of Social Science and is from Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Alisar Alabdullah, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Monroe, Michigan.

Sera Yazar Besev, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Cankaya, Turkey.

Alexander J. Chalom, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Walker, Michigan.

Elise N. Chapman, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Joshua D. Darnell, who earned a bachelor’s in political science from the College of Social Science and is from Flint, Michigan.

Owen C. Ernst, who earned a bachelor’s in political science from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Plymouth, Michigan.

Isabelle V. Fanning, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Plymouth, Michigan.

Elizabeth R. Fisher, who earned a bachelor’s in social work from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Lily K. Florian, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Stevensville, Michigan.

Gabriel J. Gorham, who earned a bachelor’s in political science from the College of Social Science and is from Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Sophie G. Handley, who earned a bachelor’s in economics from the College of Social Science and is from Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Natalie G. Hollis, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

Kaelyn Hopton, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Middletown, Ohio.

Allison M. Hornung, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from Macomb, Michigan.

Chelsea A. Hunter, who earned a bachelor’s in history from the College of Social Science and is from Novi, Michigan.

Madison A. Kammer, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

David S. Koster, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw and in economics from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Wichita, Kansas.

Jilianne S. Kowalchuk, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Samantha L. Lavake, who earned a bachelor’s in anthropology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Maximilian R. Martus, who earned a bachelor’s in global history from the College of Social Science and is from Flushing, Michigan.

Keshav G. Nair, who earned a bachelor’s in economics from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Chengannur, India.

Elizabeth J. Noechel, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science and is from Okemos, Michigan.

Elizabeth G. Paloyan, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science and is from St. Joseph, Michigan.

Emma M. Risberg, who earned a bachelor’s in social work from the College of Social Science and is from Lansing, Michigan.

Jozlyn P. Rivera, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from East Lansing, Michigan.

Jennifer Salazar Silvestre, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Kezen U. Sanchez, who earned a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College and in psychology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Oak Lawn, Illinois.

Sydney M. Savage, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and in English from the College of Arts and Letters, is a member of the Honors College from Dewitt, Michigan.

Jeremiah P. Schutter, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science and is from Caledonia, Michigan.

Zachary Sebree, who earned a bachelor’s in French from the College of Arts and Letters and in global history from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from McMinnville, Oregon.

Kyle M. Sims, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Battle Creek, Michigan.

Doreena A. Smith, who earned a bachelor’s in human development and family studies from the College of Social Science and is from White Lake, Michigan.

Maya G. Stackable, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Clawson, Michigan.

Paige M. Strawska, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science and is from Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Avery E. Swickard, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science and is from Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Stephanie M. Tolly, who earned a bachelor’s in economics from the College of Social Science and is from Rockford, Michigan.

Spencer S. Vora, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science and is from Rochester, Michigan.

Sierra J. Waitkus, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science and is from Clarkston, Michigan.

Grace A. Walker, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Fremont, Michigan.

Emma R. Waters, who earned a bachelor’s in social work from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from East Lansing, Michigan.

Basil R. Winters, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science and in professional and public writing from the College of Arts and Letters, is a member of the Honors College from Mio, Michigan.

Rebecca M. Yeomans-Stephenson, who earned a bachelor’s in history from the College of Social Science and is from Okemos, Michigan.

 

The original version of this story was published in MSU Today here.