Spartans work every day to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. Each year, we honor Spartans who embody excellence and elevate the prestige of Michigan State University with an award. These awards are among the highest distinctions MSU bestows upon its alums.
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2025 Induction Event
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Awardees Since 1946
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2024 Recipients
Young Alum Award: Felipe Lopez Sustaita is committed to helping others and proudly serves as a passionate advocate for higher education and the farmworker community, always acknowledging his roots and striving to uplift others.
The 2024 Grand Awards recipients were honored on campus in Nov. 2024.
Distinguished Alum Award: Warren Wood is characterized not only by his profound impact on geosciences, but his devotion to educating and mentoring future leaders in the field at MSU and beyond.
Philanthropist Award: Stephen was a dedicated LGBTQIA+ advocate and a distinguished scholar whose work profoundly impacted the fields of social science. After Stephen's passing, his partner, Keelung, donated an extensive collection of Stephen's work to the MSU Libraries Special Collections.
Service Award: As the visionary founder of the International Transgender Day of Visibility, Rachel Crandall-Crocker's work has played a pivotal role in raising awareness to the lived experiences of the transgender community.
Service Award: Donnie Haye's career and volunteer efforts have enhanced the Spartan experience for countless students, making her a respected figure in the field of engineering and service.
Service Award: Robin Miner-Swartz's contributions to MSU and the wider community illustrate her commitment to service and altruism, going on to shape MSU's voice and influence.
Young Alum Award: From his accomplished career as a surgeon to his educational contributions at MSU, Brian Fiani represents how a strong commitment to innovation and excellence can lead to life changing outcomes for countless individuals.
Young Alum Award: Felipe Lopez Sustaita is committed to helping others and proudly serves as a passionate advocate for higher education and the farmworker community, always acknowledging his roots and striving to uplift others.
The 2024 Grand Awards recipients were honored on campus in Nov. 2024.
Distinguished Alum Award: Warren Wood is characterized not only by his profound impact on geosciences, but his devotion to educating and mentoring future leaders in the field at MSU and beyond.
Philanthropist Award: Stephen was a dedicated LGBTQIA+ advocate and a distinguished scholar whose work profoundly impacted the fields of social science. After Stephen's passing, his partner, Keelung, donated an extensive collection of Stephen's work to the MSU Libraries Special Collections.
Service Award: As the visionary founder of the International Transgender Day of Visibility, Rachel Crandall-Crocker's work has played a pivotal role in raising awareness to the lived experiences of the transgender community.
Service Award: Donnie Haye's career and volunteer efforts have enhanced the Spartan experience for countless students, making her a respected figure in the field of engineering and service.
Service Award: Robin Miner-Swartz's contributions to MSU and the wider community illustrate her commitment to service and altruism, going on to shape MSU's voice and influence.
Young Alum Award: From his accomplished career as a surgeon to his educational contributions at MSU, Brian Fiani represents how a strong commitment to innovation and excellence can lead to life changing outcomes for countless individuals.
Young Alum Award: Felipe Lopez Sustaita is committed to helping others and proudly serves as a passionate advocate for higher education and the farmworker community, always acknowledging his roots and striving to uplift others.
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