The Leadership Institute at MSU is a hands-on leadership development program designed to equip students with the skills, experience, and confidence to lead in different environments. This spring semester our Student Resource Center had the opportunity to host their first cohort of students within this program. Among this cohort was former RA Shawnewa Dahozy, current RA Sadie Hugelman, and incoming RA Erin Seals. As part of their experience within this program, they participated and attended three workshops centered around our public affairs mission and completed a series of projects/milestones connected to each workshop. After completion of this program the three student leaders attended a ceremony where they earned a certificate and medallion for the work they put into the program. During the ceremony, incoming RA Erin Seals had the opportunity of giving a speech where she talked about her growth: learning  how to actively analyze disparities, mobilize student leaders, and enhance advocacy skills. With her speech, she mentioned how the Leadership Institute and its leaders were a model for growth and development in helping students feel confident and prepared to lead within their leadership positions. Congratulations on your amazing work, we couldn’t be prouder! 

In late May, some of our student leaders got to attend the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH) conference at Texas A&M University. During this conference, several of our team members were recognized for the outstanding contributions they put forth this year. Sam Rudoy was recognized as Conference Chair of the Year. Each year NACURH has 17 conference chairs, one for each of the conferences held across the 8 regions and one at the national level. This year Sam was one of two conference chairs selected to receive this award, based on her contributions as the conference chair for MACURH’s 2026 Regional Business conference. Additionally, Sierra Chitwood was recognized for completing an online advisor training module. This year NACURH offered these modules to advisors all across the country and they range from basic advising skills and attending conferences. Each module consists of videos, workbook activities, and connecting with advisors across the country. At NACURH Sierra was recognized for completing the conference attendance track. Thank you, Sam and Sierra, for your hard work! 

Our student employees play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all students, staff, and guests. Our Conference Assistants are among this dedicated group of student employees. During the summer season our Conference Assistants help provide housing for thousands of both youth and adult guests attending conferences on our campus. The work they put forth each summer is essential to delivering a positive and successful conference experience for every guest staying in our residence halls. Thank you to our Conference Assistants for the hard work and commitment you are preparing to give this conference season, we truly appreciate all that you do! 

Our RAs work hard all year to support our residents while also achieving academic success. This academic year they achieved a 3.62 cumulative GPA! Way to go RAs!

Our maintenance and facilities team are working hard this year to make improvements to our residential laundry facilities! New washers and dryers have been placed in several residence hall laundry rooms, and the process will continue through the 2026-27 year. We want to extend a huge thank you to our facilities and maintenance teams who helped plan, order, and install all of the machines to better serve our students!