Six PLS seniors graduate with perfect 4.0 gpas

April 17, 2026

 Six Political Science majors are among the 315 Michigan State University graduates accomplished something many students dream of — a perfect college GPA.

 

During its April 10 meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees presented the graduating seniors with the Board of Trustees’ Award, recognizing their achievement of the highest scholastic average one can receive: a 4.0 GPA.

 

Along with the board recognition, students also will be acknowledged during the spring commencement ceremonies.

 

PLS graduates are:

 

· Laila Ismail, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science and is from Novi, Michigan.

· Bella M. Koki, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science and is from Sterling Heights, Michigan.

· Mia I. Reese, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Akron, Ohio.

· Jacob M. Teter, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science and is from Granville, Ohio.

· Sean A. Tinsley, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Romulus, Michigan.

· Tristan A. Williams, who earned a bachelor’s in political science-prelaw from the College of Social Science and is from East Lansing, Michigan.