Scott Calabrese Barton of Michigan State University has joined a renowned group of 12 experts in the U.S. and abroad as a Fellow in The Electrochemical Society (ECS). A professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (ChEMS), he was selected in recognition of his technological and service contributions to the society.

In a historic first for Michigan State University, two faculty members in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD) have been selected in the same year to receive the Honors of the Association, the highest award bestowed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Michigan State University College of Law Dean Michael Sant’Ambrogio has been elected to the American Law Institute, or ALI, one of the nation’s most respected organizations dedicated to clarifying and improving the law.

Mary Ann Ferguson, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Equity Services at Michigan State University College of Law, has received the 2025 Camille deJorna Ubuntu Award from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).

Michigan State University has appointed Nizar Lajnef, professor and associate chair for graduate studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, as associate dean for research and strategic partnerships in International Studies and Programs (ISP).

After a morning of Zoom meetings, a phone call to Senator Elissa Slotkin’s office and training medical students, Cara Poland, MD, MEd, still has plenty of energy to juggle her many roles. Poland is an associate professor with MSU College of Human Medicine and a physician at Trinity Health driven to advance addiction treatment through her clinical practice, teaching and advocacy.

Dr. Karim Maredia, professor, assistant dean and director of International Programs for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University, was recently named a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) for his contributions to research, outreach, education and capacity building.

Marisa Fisher, a recognized leader in special education, has been named a Red Cedar Distinguished Professor. The Michigan State University distinction recognizes faculty for their exemplary scholarly achievements, teaching excellence and alignment with university priorities, including student recruitment and retaining top academic talent.

Last summer, Titus Awokuse, Michigan State University Vice Provost and Dean for International Studies and Programs, was one of six Fellows inducted to the 2024 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Class. One year later, he has been named president-elect of the organization. Awokuse previously served on AAEA’s executive board from 2020-2023.

Eleven faculty and nine students from Michigan State University were offered Fulbright awards for the 2025-26 academic year. Fulbright alumni return to their home countries to make an impact in their local communities—thanks to their expanded worldview, a deep appreciation for their host country, its people, and a larger network of colleagues and friends.