The dedication and contributions of 16 staff members in the Michigan State University College of Engineering were recognized during Staff Service Award presentations on July 23, 2026.

For Lansing resident Lisa Vaughn, being at Michigan State University has always been the silver lining. “I wanted to be a part of this entity that is the cutting edge of technology, research and resources,” she said. “It is an honor to be a part of it.”

Alex Delavan has been named the new director of the Division of Engineering Research (DER) at Michigan State University.