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Two graduates from MSU's Center for Integrative Studies receive Board of Trustees’ Award for academic excellence, 4.0 GPA

April 13, 2026 - Kelly Smith

Graphic of graduation caps and the word "4.0 GPA".Two graduates from MSU's Center for Integrative Studies accomplished something many students dream of — a perfect college 4.0 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 will also be acknowledged during the spring commencement ceremonies. 

The two students from the Center honored for this achievement include: 

  • Emily F. Mason, who earned a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies in social science and in human development and family studies from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Howell, Michigan.

  • Riley G. Gailey, who earned a bachelor’s in global and international studies in social science from the College of Social Science, is a member of the Honors College from Webberville, Michigan.

The full list of all 315 university awardees can be found here. 

A version of this story was originally published in MSU Today.