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Brendan Cantwell named Erickson Chair

October 21, 2024
Brendan Cantwell named Erickson Chair

Professor Brendan Cantwell became the Dr. Mildred B. Erickson Distinguished Chair in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education in summer 2024. The endowed position — named after the mother of the late Dean Emeritus Bruce Erickson — enhances and supports the research of College of Education scholars.   Cantwell is the seventh to hold the role, which… Read More »

New book co-edited by Krajcik advances science education learning

August 22, 2024
New book co-edited by Krajcik advances science education learning

A new book co-edited by University Distinguished Professor Joseph Krajcik presents cutting-edge advancements in science education through a collection of research from scholars worldwide. Published in July 2024 by Routledge, “Handbook of Research on Science Learning Progressions” is the culmination of nearly 25 years of global research into learning progressions and developmental approaches in science… Read More »

Cooper elected to the National Academy of Education

May 2, 2024
Cooper elected to the National Academy of Education

Michigan State University Lappan-Phillips Endowed Professor Melanie Cooper has been elected to the National Academy of Education (NAEd). The prestigious honor recognizes top scholars who have improved the effectiveness of education policies and practices. Only 14 scholars nationwide were given the distinction in 2024. “This is a huge honor for me – I was just… Read More »

Doctoral student receives Emerging Leader Award

April 15, 2024
Doctoral student receives Emerging Leader Award

Kirby R. Gibson, a third-year doctoral student in the Higher, Adult, Learning and Lifelong Education (HALE) program at Michigan State University received the 2024 Emerging Leader Award from the MSU Women of Color Community (WOCC). The award recognizes Gibson for efforts in creating an inclusive and equitable campus environment in her role as the associate… Read More »

Wawrzynski leads grant to improve LGBTQI+ support in Mozambique

January 8, 2024
Wawrzynski leads grant to improve LGBTQI+ support in Mozambique

Michigan State University Professor Matthew Wawrzynski received a $508,000 grant to provide sustainable support for LGBTQI+ students at Mozambique’s Eduardo Mondlane University. This is the second Mozambique-based project for Wawrzynski. He also received a grant to create career development centers in higher education institutions. Both projects are led by Wawrzynski and funded by the U.S.… Read More »

MSU offers Ed.D. in Leadership for Equity-Minded Change in Postsecondary Education

October 2, 2023
MSU offers Ed.D. in Leadership for Equity-Minded Change in Postsecondary Education

In Summer 2024, Michigan State University will offer the Ed.D. in Leadership for Equity-Minded Change in Postsecondary Education. The three-year, on-campus and cohort-style program is intended for working educators who aspire to leadership roles in higher education.   “Higher education is changing rapidly. The sector faces numerous challenges, including tough questions about value and purposes from… Read More »

MSU receives $17M from USAID to improve STEM learning, student success, and innovation in Malawi  

May 4, 2023

Michigan State University has received a five-year, $17 million grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, to build capacity within Malawi’s higher education ecosystem to promote sustainable economic prosperity and self-reliance for Malawians.  “The program extends MSU’s long history of partnership with African universities and reflects our own focus on supporting the… Read More »

Austin named an inaugural University of Michigan Distinguished Alumni

June 30, 2022
Austin named an inaugural University of Michigan Distinguished Alumni

University Distinguished Professor Ann E. Austin was among those recognized in the inaugural Alumni Awards for the University of Michigan School of Education. Austin received a Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes individuals who have made “significant contributions to their profession and whose accomplishments exemplify leadership, innovation and passion for advancing the field of education.”   Austin… Read More »

MSU receives $2M from USAID to support career development in Mozambique

December 17, 2021
MSU receives $2M from USAID to support career development in Mozambique

Michigan State University has received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to help build the skills needed for economic growth in Mozambique. MSU will partner with three universities to develop their capacity to provide quality employability services to students and launch new career development centers that can be replicated by… Read More »