MSU International Studies and Programs

09/03/2026

We welcomed our newest Global Spartans and their families last week during International Student Orientation. 💚
Three days packed with info sessions about life in the U.S. as a college student, meet-and-greet sessions with MSU faculty and staff, and exciting activities to acquaint everyone with some of the available resources and spaces we hope you will visit.
If there’s one major takeaway we wanted to communicate, it’s: YOU BELONG HERE!

09/02/2026

Say hello to the newest faces of ISP! 💚

We’re excited to highlight 11 new staff members who have joined International Studies and Programs across seven units since last fall. Whether supporting student exchange programs, global research or international safety, each brings unique background experience and energy to our Spartan community.
Meet the team and read their stories at the link below! 🌐👇
https://www.isp.msu.edu/news_article/24297

08/27/2026

Vice Provost and Dean Titus Awokuse welcomes new students to campus and shares a message on what it means to be a Global Spartan. From local cross-cultural experiences to global learning opportunities across the globe, your journey starts here.

08/20/2026

Tomorrow, we begin welcoming the newest cohort of international students. 💚

Today, we want to give a special shoutout to the international recipients of MSU’s top full merit undergraduate scholarships:
🔹 Andrew Sreseli (Tbilisi, Georgia) – University Distinguished Scholar | Electrical Engineering
🔹 Ngoc Phuong Vy Dinh (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) – Williams Scholar | Economics 🔹 Sw****ka Prakash Srivastava (Kamand Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India) – Williams Scholar | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
🔹 David Rivera Lopez (Lima, Peru) – Williams Scholar | Mechanical Engineering

Selected through a highly competitive process, these scholars receive comprehensive funding covering full tuition, room and board, and a stipend for four years. Through the MSU Honors College Professorial Assistantship program, they will also participate in paid, hands-on research alongside MSU faculty.

Please join us in giving these exceptional international students a warm Spartan welcome! 👏
Read the full announcement: https://honorscollege.msu.edu/news/52-incoming-msu-students-earn-full-merit-scholarships/

08/18/2026

The excitement begins this Friday when we welcome some of our newest to campus! Follow our intern Addie as she shares some of her favorite spots on campus. What would make your list? Comment below👇

08/06/2026

As a professor of forest biometrics, Andrew Finley focuses on measuring and monitoring forests to better inform us of environmental changes. In the upcoming months, he will be at BOKU University to improve ways of modeling forests and other natural environments using statistics and different field measuring techniques.

The in-person interactions with university faculty and students will be a welcome change after years of collaborative work entirely online. Learn more about Dr. Finley’s work in his recent faculty voice.



Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources MSU Department of Forestry
Read more at: https://www.isp.msu.edu/news_article/24282

07/20/2026

Congratulations to Michigan State University’s 2026-27 Fulbright Scholars and Students!

The Fulbright Program has long been recognized as the leading international academic exchange program, fostering cross-cultural research, innovation and knowledge advancement.

Our Fulbright scholars are: Andrew Finley, professor of Forestry; Kyung-Hwan Han, professor of Horticulture; Md “Monir” Moniruzzaman, associate professor of Anthropology; Mojgan Nejad, associate professor of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences; Cholani Weebadde, associate professor of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences.

Our Fulbright students are: Jillian Bonczewski, B.A. ’26; Natalie Harmon, B.A. ’24; Belma Hodzic, B.A. ’25; Hannah Faye Nassar, B.A. ’24; Catelyn Arnold, B.A. ‘26; David Rabinkov, B.A. ’26; Melissa Rich, master’s student in TESOL.

Learn more about the newest cohort of Fulbright recipients by reading the full press release.

https://www.isp.msu.edu/news_article/24283

07/15/2026

Through a Fulbright exchange, Jenny Isabel Nogales Copa has been sharing her Bolivian culture and the ancient Quechua language with students and faculty at Michigan State.

From traditional Andean snacks in Wells Hall to profound lessons on language preservation as an act of cultural resilience, read how this vital South American heritage is finding a welcoming home and eager learners right here in East Lansing. 👇

📖 Read the full story from Lansing City Pulse: https://lansingcitypulse.com/an-ancient-language-from-the-south-american-andes-finds-eager-listeners-at-michigan-state-university/

Jenny Nogales Copa helps to teach others about Bolivia and the Quechua culture she grew up experiencing. Photo by Erick Díaz Veliz Jenny Isabel Nogales

07/12/2026

Reality is setting in for our newest Spartans living in China! 🇨🇳💚

Recently, MSU staff and faculty from OISS and the Asia Hub traveled to Shanghai for our annual Pre-Departure event. This special gathering gives incoming international students and their families a chance to connect face-to-face, ask questions and learn how to best acclimate to life in East Lansing before their big move in August. ✈️

Rui Liu, student engagement coordinator in the Asia Hub, shared that it was a fantastic turnout! Roughly 100 students and family members attended. A huge thank you to the eight alumni and eight current students who also joined to share their insights and personal experiences during panel discussions and breakout sessions. 🫶

We are so proud of our global community and can’t wait to see our newest on campus next month!

Drop a 💚 in the comments to welcome the incoming class to the Spartan family!

07/09/2026

Looking for a little motivation or a dedicated community to advance your global learning projects? Join the Center for Global Learning and Innovation for our Global Learning Networking & Writing Spaces!

Session 1 is just around the corner on July 16. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., get comfortable at the MSU Main Library. We'll see you in the Flex Room, 2nd Floor.

https://isp.msu.edu/information-resources/information-resources/events/?id=54413