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Eight distinguished alumni of the Michigan State University College of Engineering were honored with 2025 Alumni Awards on Saturday, May 3, at MSU’s Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.

Ten Michigan State University engineering students were awarded the Dean’s Choice Award for their dedication and time spent volunteering at Broadening Participation K-12 programs. The awards were sponsored by Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) and hosted by the College of Engineering.

Michigan State University’s Innovation Center hosted the highly anticipated 2025 Innovation Celebration on April 1 at the Kellogg Center, honoring the trailblazers advancing research, entrepreneurship, and economic development in the region and beyond. Two College of Engineering faculty members and a student entrepreneurial team were recognized.

The MSU College of Engineering invites you to a showcase of our best and brightest at the 2025 Spring Engineering Design Day on April 25, 2025. One of MSU’s premier academic events, over 600 Spartan Engineering students will display their creative projects from 8:00 am to noon in the Engineering Building, 428 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing.

Vanessa Decker always had a passion for food, so the 2012 chemical engineering alumna knew it had to be a part of her career. “I think that baking and chemistry kind of went hand in hand for me. So, as I explored different career paths, engineering just made sense.”

The Michigan State University College of Engineering, corporate scholarship sponsors and alumni recognized 160 students for their academic and participation achievements during this year’s Dean’s Showcase of Stars. More than $140,000 in scholarships were presented to students at the annual event.

Erica Weeks, the college’s director of academic advising, received the Excellence in Community Building Award at MSU's Academic Advisor Recognition and Awards Ceremony on Feb. 24.