“My field-based experiences studying geology in the southern Appalachians and Western Montana were incredibly impactful on my learning,” said 2011 geosciences graduate and College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Executive Advisory Board Member Paul Minor.

“The theatre in McComas Hall was completed while I was still in school, and I’ll never forget the excitement surrounding its opening production, ‘The Matchmaker,’” said Myna Sowell, a 1991 MSU graduate with a major in communication and an emphasis in theatre.

“Having played sports all my earlier years, the opportunity to play on the MSU tennis team was a big deal for me. It led to contacts, friendships, and opportunities that continue today,” said Malcolm Lightsey, a 1961 mathematics graduate.