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About the Awards

International awards trophiesFor more than 30 years, International Studies and Programs has presented a series of distinguished awards to recognize individuals who have contributed positive, lasting change across the world through their efforts in international research, teaching and outreach. 

 

Recipients will be honored at the 2025 International Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Center. The event is open to all globally minded members of the extended Spartan community.

2025 Award Recipients

 

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Kay E. Holekamp

University Distinguished Professor, Department of Integrative Biology

 

College of Natural Science

 

Ralph H. Smuckler Award for Advancing International Studies and Programs at MSU

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Myung-Keun Chang

Ph.D., Environmental Engineering (1994); M.S., Environmental Engineering (1986)

Chief Consultant, Waves to Oceans, Ltd.

 

Joon S. Moon Distinguished International Alumni Award

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Jeffrey Tsang

Assistant Director for Advising Initiatives

 

College of Engineering

 

MSU Award for Outstanding Service to Education Abroad

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Suzanne W. Braden

Executive Director, CEO and Co-founder, Panda International

 

Charles A. Gliozzo International Award for Public Diplomacy

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Raymond Musiima

MBA Student

 

Broad College of Business​​​​​​​

 

Homer Higbee International Education Award

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Tatiana A. Iretskaia

Ph.D. Candidate, Sustainable Tourism and Protected Areas Management

 

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources​​​​​​​

 

Homer Higbee International Education Award

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Larry Karnes

Chair, International Friendship Program​​​​​​​

 

Homer Higbee International Education Award

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Antoinette Tessmer

Associate Professor Fixed Term, Department of Finance

 

Broad College of Business​​​​​​​

 

Special Recognition Award for Promoting International Understanding

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Randolph M. Beaudry

Professor, Department of Horticulture

 

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources​​​​​​​

 

Carl K. Eicher International Development Award