PLS students receive awards for 4.0 GPA

April 20, 2023

This semester, a record-breaking 206 graduating students were recognized by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees for achieving the highest scholastic average — a 4.0 GPA.

Each semester, students graduating with a 4.0 GPA are presented with the Board of Trustees’ Award for their academic excellence. Additionally, each awardee will be acknowledged during their individual commencement ceremonies in May and will receive $1,000 from the university in recognition of their accomplishment.   

MSU Board of Trustees Chair Rema Vassar, Ph.D., recognized these students in today’s board meeting.

“It is an honor to present these students with an award that embodies the culmination of all the hard work and dedication they have demonstrated,” Vassar said. “We are proud of them, and optimistic they will continue as lifelong learners who make a difference in their communities.”

Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., also recognized the excellence of the awardees.

“These awards are an embodiment of our students’ resilience and continuous commitment to their education during their years at MSU,” said Woodruff. “I am confident their continued excellence will permeate every aspect of their future, and I look forward to the impact they will have in Michigan and in the world.”

Political Science students receiving this award include: 

  • Charlotte A. Bridges: Political - Science Prelaw, College of Social Science and a member of the Honors College. Bridges is from Livonia, Michigan, and attended Mercy High School.
  • Garrett M. Gleason: Political Science-Prelaw, College of Social Science. Gleason is from Flint, Michigan, and attended Carman-Ainsworth High School.
  • Tristyn I. Griffin: Psychology, Political Science-Prelaw, College of Social Science. Griffin is from Trenton, Michigan, and attended Plymouth High School.
  • Jayla J. Irons: Political Science, College of Social Science and a member of the Honors College. Irons is from Chicago, Illinois, and attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School.
  • Daria G. Lindquist: Political Science-Prelaw, College of Social Science. Lindquist is from East Lansing, Michigan, and attended Pine River Area High School.
  • Mikayla M. Stokes: Political Science-Prelaw, College of Social Science and a member of the Honors College. Stokes is from Sunrise, Florida, and attended Western High School.