Ten individuals have been named recipients of the 2023 MSU International Awards, presented by International Studies and Programs. For more than 30 years, the awards program has recognized individuals who have contributed positive, lasting change across the world through their efforts in international research, teaching and outreach.
“At the heart of MSU’s international engagement are the dedicated individuals who work to advance research, create new knowledge, foster partnerships, and innovate the global learning experience,” said Steven D. Hanson, associate provost and dean for MSU International Studies and Programs. “After three years of virtual ceremonies, we are looking forward to being together again in person to shine a spotlight on these exceptional Global Spartans.”
ISP will recognize the winners during the International Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 5 at 3:30 p.m. at the MSUFCU Club in Spartan Stadium. The event is open to all globally minded members of the extended Spartan community.
The ceremony will also include a special acknowledgement of the 2020, 2021 and 2022 International Award recipients who were recognized in virtual ceremonies held during the pandemic.
NORMAN A. GRAHAM
Professor of International Relations
James Madison College
ABIGAIL BENNETT
Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
CAROLINE YI CHENG
B.F.A, Fine Arts, B.S., Zoology (1986), Michigan State University
Owner, The Pottery Workshop and Yi Design
RAMYA SWAYAMPRAKASH
Ph.D, History, 2022
College of Social Science
ELIZABETH MITTMAN
Associate Professor of German Studies, Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures
College of Arts and Letters
MARIA CLAUDIA LOPEZ PEREZ
Associate Professor, Department of Community Sustainability
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
SYDNEY KELLY
Third-year Mechanical Engineering Student
College of Engineering
MAEVE O’HARE
Third-year Environmental Studies and Sustainability Student
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
RAJ M WIENER
Past President and Volunteer, Community Volunteers for International Programs
International Studies and Programs
BRIAN WIBBY
Social Worker and Educator, MSU Extension, Children and Youth Institute
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Additional ceremony and awards information can be found at awards.isp.msu.edu.