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Bickle becomes Fellow of AAAS

Professor Bickle has been selected as an Honorary Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

March 26, 2026

MSU scholar unpacks complexities of Coptic Christian migration in debut book

March 25, 2025

MSU boasts two Rhodes Scholarship finalists

December 4, 2024

Philosophy and Religion student inducted into PBK

Philosophy major Devin Hutchins was inducted into MSU's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor society. Congratulations to Devin!

July 15, 2022

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Major raises awareness of human trafficking

Bébé Rayborn is using her talents to build a nationwide platform for human trafficking awareness.

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Events

Dr. Rodeiro - MSU Faculty Book Talk

Dr. Manuel Rodeiro, Associate Professor of Philosophy, will be sharing his new book Liberalism's Environmental Promise as part of the MSU Faculty Book Talk series on Wednesday, October 15. The talk will take place at 4:00 PM in room 401 of Griffis Hall. Congratulations to Dr. Rodeiro!

Dr. Erck Sustainability Lecture

Dr. Erck will be presenting her talk, "Beyond Sustainability Principles of Justice," to the Students for a Sustainable Campus on October 20 at 6:30pm in Old Main 2130.