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45 College of Social Science graduates receive Board of Trustees' Award for academic excellence, 4.0 GPA

April 14, 2026 - Michigan State University

45 College of Social Science students are among the three hundred and fifteen graduating seniors with a perfect 4.0 GPA. 

During its April 10 meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees presented the graduating seniors with the Board of Trustees’ Award, recognizing their achievement of the highest scholastic average one can receive: a 4.0 GPA.

Along with the board recognition, students will also be acknowledged during the spring commencement ceremonies.

The College of Social Science students honored for this achievement include:

  • Elizabeth A. Allard, who earned a bachelor’s in economics from the College of Social Science and is from Grand Blanc, Michigan.
  • Nicholas T. Basista, who earned a bachelor’s in biochemistry and molecular biology from Lyman Briggs College and in anthropology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Perrysburg, Ohio.
  • Rachael E. Beck, who earned a bachelor’s in social work from the College of Social Science and is from Shelby Township, Michigan.
  • Nicole E. Becker, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from Blacklick, Ohio.
  • Rachael L. Blanchard, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from Warren, Michigan.
  • Jacky T. Cao, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from Sterling Heights, Michigan.
  • Kaylin R. Casper, who earned a bachelor’s in sociology from the College of Social Science and in humanities-prelaw from the College of Arts and Letters, is a member of the Honors College from Burbank, California.
  • Charlotte H. Cline, who earned a bachelor’s in social work from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Farmington Hills, Michigan.
  • Jack A. Domenicucci, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from East Lansing, Michigan.
  • Evelyn L. Fairbanks, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from Brighton, Michigan.
  • Wyatt D. Flatt, who earned a bachelor’s in economics from the College of Social Science and in statistics from the College of Natural Science, is a member of the Honors College from East Lansing, Michigan.
  • Lucas P. Ford, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science and is from Selfridge, Michigan.
  • Sophia M. Futo, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and in criminal justice from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Uniontown, Ohio.
  • Riley G. Gailey, who earned a bachelor’s in global and international studies in social science from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Webberville, Michigan.
  • Abigail M. Garrett, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Bentonville, Arkansas.
  • Aurelia J. Guest, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from Cedar, Michigan.
  • Laila Ismail, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science and is from Novi, Michigan.
  • Kierra A. Jursch, who earned a bachelor’s in biology from Lyman Briggs College and in psychology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Gladstone, Michigan.
  • Bella M. Koki, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science and is from Sterling Heights, Michigan.
  • Madelyn R. Lloyd, who earned a bachelor’s in sociology from the College of Social Science and is from Napoleon, Ohio.
  • Meital Lurie, who earned a bachelor’s in economics from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Potomac, Maryland.
  • McKenzie L. Maher, who earned a bachelor’s in history: social studies education from the College of Social Science and is from Howell, Michigan.
  • Emily F. Mason, who earned a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies in social science and in human development and family studies from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Howell, Michigan.
  • Carol E. Massey, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice and in psychology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Weatherford, Texas.
  • Lauren M. Molnar, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science and is from Northville, Michigan.
  • Sarah G. Molnar, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science and is from Northville, Michigan.
  • Robin T. Petelin, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science and in psychology from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Summerfield, Ohio.
  • Christina Pettinger, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from Lombard, Illinois.
  • Lilly B. Phillips, who earned a bachelor’s in child development: birth to kindergarten and special education from the College of Social Science and is from Howell, Michigan.
  • Hannah N. Podsiadlik, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from Troy, Michigan.
  • David T. Pruder, who earned a bachelor’s in geography from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from East Lansing, Michigan.
  • Mia I. Reese, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Akron, Ohio.
  • Sophie M. Rutherford, who earned a bachelor’s in history: social studies education from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Shelby Township, Michigan.
  • Gina M. Sadler, who earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the College of Social Science and is from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Sophie A. Samuel, who earned a bachelor’s in sociology from the College of Social Science and is from St. Joseph, Michigan.
  • Madelyn K. Schurman, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from Rochester Hills, Michigan.
  • Min Cheol Shin, who earned a bachelor’s in economics from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Seoul, South Korea.
  • Sharon Solo, who earned a bachelor’s in social work from the College of Social Science and is from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Jacob M. Teter, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science and is from Granville, Ohio.
  • Sean A. Tinsley, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Romulus, Michigan.
  • Cindy Villarreal-Medina, who earned a bachelor’s in history: social studies education from the College of Social Science and is from Edinburg, Texas.
  • Joseph R. Williams, who earned a bachelor’s in history: social studies education and in economics from the College of Social Science and is from Troy, Michigan.
  • Tristan A. Williams, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science and is from East Lansing, Michigan.
  • Perla Yaldo, who earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Social Science and is from Sterling Heights, Michigan.
  • Cassidy E. Yoder, who earned a bachelor’s in economics from the College of Social Science and in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business, is a member of the Honors College from Brentwood, Tennessee.

The full list of MSU awardees can be found here.