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Stephanie Hickman Boyse: I am a Spartan of Creating Opportunity

Purpose, passion, and a little Spartan grit

The image shows Daniella Bruce posing in front of a stadium with a navy blue outfit. The text in the bottom right corner reads, "A Spartan Finds Success Entertaining Detroit Sports Fans."

Journalism graduate Daniella Bruce excels in sports broadcasting

The Celebration: 2025 alumni honorees announced

Photo of Evan Perrault. Text reads: Innovation, Insights, and Community Connection

Serving communities: key takeaways from 2024 HRCC Day of Innovation and Insights, Bettinghaus Endowed Lecture

Craig Murray with Sparty mascot. Text reads: Clio Lifetime Achievement Award.

Spartan receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Photo of Antonio Costantini with text to the right that reads: Graphic Designer to UX Innovator

Graphic designer to UX innovator: Antonio Costantini's journey to success

Partial photo of Monique Turner speaking at a lectern. Text reads: 4th annual Charles K. Atkin Distinguished Speaker Series

2024 Charles K. Atkin Distinguished Speaker Series

From Garage Bands to Emmy Wins: Phil DeTolve at the 2024 Emmy's with Brian Ruggles (right) and Brian Riordon

Spartan alumnus Phil DeTolve receives third Emmy Award

Photo of Renee Aldana in front of the NBC Sports building | From Sideline to Center Stage

Journalism graduate assists Olympic broadcasts in NBC summer internship

Bob Gould: Q&A | Photo of Bob Gould Smiling

Celebrating Bob Gould: MAB Hall of Fame inductee and educator

Photo of Ken Beer with text to the left that a reads: Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award

Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award goes to Spartan super-fan

Support for students on Give Green Day

Graduate View: Jack Harrison

Part of a 500,000-strong community

Katie Quinlan holding artwork she designed for the Detroit Lions. Text reads: From a Spartan to a Lion.

Katie Quinlan is part of a team

Elevating Discourse: Key Takeaways From 2023 HRCC Day of Innovation

Black and white photo of Brian O'Connor with the words elected to Human Rights Campaign board of governors beside it

Brian O'Connor elected to Human Rights Campaign board of governors

Photo of Jo Muse | A Potent Force: Jo Muse

Remembering Jo Muse, a potent force

Photo of alumna Brenda Cucci. Caption reads: Living My Best Days at Michigan State

Brenda Cucci: technology, sustainability, and supporting student success

Photo of Katie Conboy and Ida Stockman, text reads: Honorary Doctor of Science Honoris Causa | Ida Stockman

Ida Stockman receives honorary degree from Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame

Molly Reeser posed next to a horse from Camp Casey

Spartan alumna brings horses (and smiles) to children with life-threatening diseases

Graphic with photos of Tuner and Los with text reading: Designated ICA Fellows: Monique Turner and Tim Vos

Turner and Vos named International Communication Association Fellows

Bond formed with fellow alum | Photo of Peter Thrubis speaking

Spartan bond leads to new friendship

Stacked books with the cover reading: An Inside Look at Meditation

An intersection of meditation disciplines and designing experiences

Photo of alumna Kenzie Cameron and her husband Steve Dickerson. Text reads: Alumna honors long-time mentor.

A testament to mentorship: Kenzie Cameron and Frank Boster

J-School Alum Makes International Impact | Photo of a group

Journalism alum builds independent news outlet at KAZGUU University from the ground up

The 51st Celebration

The Celebration: 2023 alumni honorees announced

Photo of attendees: Multicultural Media Luncheon and Awards Ceremony

Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion takes 10 Ignite Students to prestigious Detroit event

Supporting students academic success | Photo of Gary LaMonte

Bridging short-term need

Danneisha McDole | "To be a voice for others and for the others to have a voice"

J-School master’s project aims to inspire future Black female journalists

2022 Outstanding Alumna Norma Fay Green

2022 Outstanding Alumna Norma Fay Green

Photo of Susan Dalebout | Academic Career Journey

Q&A with past Outstanding Alumni Award recipient, Susan Dalebout

Academic Alumni Honoree Felipe Korzenny with text under that reads "Academic Career Journey"

Q&A with past Outstanding Alumni Award recipient, Felipe Korzenny

Cassandra Book with text underneath that reads: Academic Career Journey

Q&A with past Outstanding Alumni Award recipient, Cassandra Book

Text: advertising class creates solution for community project

Advertising class makes a "splash" in honor of fellow Spartan, Jessica Starr

Graphic of The Collins Film promotional poster with the text: "AD+PR Senior Launches Crowdfunding Campaign"

AD+PR senior Spencer Swenson and fellow alumni crowdfund a feature-length film

Graphic that reads "In Memoriam - 50 Years of Outstanding Alumni"

In memoriam: honoring departed alumni

Graphic of 2013 Rising Star Chelsey Susin Kantor

Rising Star Q&A: Chelsey Susin Kantor

Spartan Connections Graphic

Spartans helping Spartans: Craig Murray and MOCEAN pave the way for MSU creatives

Graphic of 2010 Rising Star Kelley Carter

Rising Star Q&A: Kelley Carter

Fostering the next generation

Tradition and Spartan impact

A letter to my former self

Susan Packard: Making a mark

Graphic of 2016 Rising Star Brian Murray

Rising Star Q&A: Brian Murray

A letter to my former self

Andrea Brimmer: 'Embrace the slop'

Graphic of 2021 Rising Star Michael Smiy

Rising Star Q&A: Michael Smiy

Photo of Alumnus Frank Boyle with text that reads: A 'giant' in the industry

Alumnus Frank Boyle recognized as an American Giant of Broadcasting

Graphic of 2020 Rising Star Jazmin Bailey

Rising Star Q&A: Jazmin Bailey

Photo of Jamele Hill | The Celebration graphic: Rising Star Jemele Hill

Rising Star Q&A: Jemele Hill

Data Day 2022

Alumni share data expertise