Michigan State University Professor Karin Pfeiffer has been elected president of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a leading professional organization in the fields of sports medicine, exercise science and health promotion. Founded in 1954, ACSM brings together physicians, researchers, educators and practitioners to advance research, education and practical applications related to physical activity,… Read More »
Professor and internationally recognized scholar Kristen Renn was named an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow in March 2025. The honor recognizes scholars for their “exceptional contributions to, and excellence in, education research,” said AERA in a news release. She joins a group of 29 scholars recognized with the distinction this year. “Kristen Renn’s dedication… Read More »
Professor Matthew Wawrzynski has been named a Senior Scholar Diplomate by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). Since 1984, the ACPA Senior Scholars Program has recognized distinguished scholars and practitioners in student affairs and higher education who have demonstrated exemplary and sustained contributions to research, mentorship and professional practice. The Senior Scholar Diplomate distinction is… Read More »
According to recent state assessments, only 25% of Michigan’s fourth-grade students have achieved reading proficiency. Despite the 2018 Read by Grade 3 law, which aimed to ensure students achieve basic literacy by third grade, challenges persist due to a variety of reasons. These challenges were further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with reading scores declining… Read More »
Michigan State University scholars Joanne Marciano and Beth Herbel-Eisenmann are recipients of the Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Teaching for their leadership in The Youth Voices Project, an initiative that empowers middle and high school students through participatory research. Each year, Michigan State University’s Distinguished Partnership Awards recognize faculty and their community partners for outstanding,… Read More »
Five Michigan State University scholars are featured in a special issue of the International Multilingual Research Journal focused on advancing multilingual education. Co-edited by Instructor Laxmi Prasad Ojha and Professor Peter De Costa, the issue addresses the ways to prepare pre-service teachers to effectively support multilingual learners in increasingly diverse classrooms. In the U.S. alone,… Read More »
Tracey Covassin, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Kinesiology, is a recipient of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s (NATA) Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. Each year, the award recognizes NATA members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to leadership, volunteer service, advocacy and distinguished professional activities as an athletic trainer. The award is exclusively… Read More »
Associate Professor Sara Witmer is leading a study to better understand how students with disabilities use extended time accommodations during math tests. Funded by a $702,473 grant from the Institute of Education Sciences, Witmer will examine this widely used testing accommodation, and hopes to provide educators and policymakers with evidence-based recommendations to better support students.… Read More »
Two-time Michigan State University alum David Cherry, B.S. ’04, M.A. ’10, earned the title of 2024 Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA) Principal of the Year. The annual award honors an individual for exemplary leadership, dedication to students and staff, community service, and contributions to the profession through active engagement in associations. A… Read More »
New research from the Michigan State University College of Education shows how social media provides connection and community for college students, particularly those with disabilities. Published in the Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education, the study examines the nature of students’ social media use and its relationship to social capital and psychological well-being. Led by… Read More »
