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Read more about the article MSU Joins Coalition to Support Diverse Career Pathways for Humanities Ph.D. Students
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MSU Joins Coalition to Support Diverse Career Pathways for Humanities Ph.D. Students

September 28, 2021

Michigan State University has received funding from the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) to support the development of a pilot program for Ph.D. students in the humanities that will offer…

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Read more about the article New Minor in Writing Created in WRAC
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New Minor in Writing Created in WRAC

August 9, 2021

The University Curriculum Committee has approved a new Minor in Writing for undergraduate students at MSU. The new minor, housed in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Cultures, will be…

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Read more about the article Dànielle DeVoss Appointed Interim Chairperson of WRAC Department
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Dànielle DeVoss Appointed Interim Chairperson of WRAC Department

July 28, 2021

Dànielle DeVoss, Professor of Professional Writing, was appointed Interim Chairperson for the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures (WRAC) for a two-year term that began July 12, 2021.  "I'm delighted to…

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Citizen Scholars Graduates 16 More Students

April 28, 2021

This spring, 16 more MSU College of Arts & Letters students will graduate from the Citizen Scholars program while earning their undergraduate degrees.  “Graduation is a moment in time –…

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Read more about the article Claudia Rankine to Present Signature Lecture on November 12
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Claudia Rankine to Present Signature Lecture on November 12

October 15, 2020

The College of Arts & Letters is pleased to host MacArthur Genius, Guggenheim Fellow, and acclaimed author Claudia Rankine as part of the College’s Signature Lecture Series. This online interactive…

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Read more about the article Rhodes Appointed Chair of the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures
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Rhodes Appointed Chair of the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures

October 9, 2020

Professor Jacqueline Rhodes has been appointed Chair of the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures (WRAC).  Rhodes has served as Interim Chair of the Department since August 16, 2018.…

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Read more about the article XA Outstanding Senior Award Presented to Two Graduates
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XA Outstanding Senior Award Presented to Two Graduates

May 7, 2020

The Experience Architecture Outstanding Senior Award normally is presented to only one student each year who shows excellence in the program. However, this year two seniors were equally qualified to earn…

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Read more about the article XA Major Helping to Prepare Student for Journalism Career
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XA Major Helping to Prepare Student for Journalism Career

January 6, 2020

When Madison O’Connor first came to Michigan State University, she declared herself a Journalism major, and when she took an Experience Architecture (XA) class, she discovered a whole new area…

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