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Professor Fayyaz Hussain celebrates 30 years of teaching at Michigan State University

Professor Fayyaz Hussain celebrates 30 years of teaching at Michigan State University

October 18, 2024 - Patti McDonald

“My students are a big part of where I am at today,” he said. “I have such an important job of shaping young people and teaching them important lessons in life.” 

Diversity Spotlight: Diamond Day-Parker

Diversity Spotlight: Diamond Day-Parker

August 20, 2024 - Emily Jodway

Diamond Day-Parker is a 2019 graduate of the College of Social Science and the Interdisciplinary Studies program with a concentration in Health and Society. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, she credits her hometown as one of the driving factors behind her eventual career path.

Associate Director of the Center for Integrative Studies Dr. Eddie Boucher receives Lilly Fellowship

Associate Director of the Center for Integrative Studies Dr. Eddie Boucher receives Lilly Fellowship

June 20, 2024 - Patti McDonald

The Center for Integrative Studies in Social Science would like to congratulate Associate Director Dr. Eddie Boucher on receiving the Lilly Fellowship!

Diversity Champion: Dr. Amber Bryant

Diversity Champion: Dr. Amber Bryant

June 19, 2024 - Emily Jodway

The Center for Integrative Studies in Social Science at Michigan State University would like to congratulate Dr. Amber Bryant on being named a diversity champion by the College of Social Science. Congrats Dr. Bryant!

Center for Integrative Studies Research Forum Honorable Mention Faculty Selected Posters Spring 2024

Center for Integrative Studies Research Forum Honorable Mention Faculty Selected Posters Spring 2024

May 17, 2024 - Patti McDonald

Over 70 students from the College of Social Science at Michigan State University presented their research at the spring 2024 Center for Integrative Studies research forum poster session. A handful of students were selected by faculty as honorable mention awardees.

Senior Kate Crannell chosen as College of Social Science banner carrier for 2024 graduation ceremony

Senior Kate Crannell chosen as College of Social Science banner carrier for 2024 graduation ceremony

April 26, 2024 - Patti McDonald

We would like to congratulate Kate Crannell on being chosen as the College of Social Science's banner carrier for 2024 commencement!

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Anna Gurinskaya receives ISS Teaching Excellence award from the College of Social Science at MSU

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Anna Gurinskaya receives ISS Teaching Excellence award from the College of Social Science at MSU

April 25, 2024 - Patti McDonald

The Center for Integrative Studies in Social Science would like to congratulate Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Anna Gurinskaya on receiving the Integrative Studies in Social Science Teaching Award by the College of Social Science!

Interdisciplinary Studies and Global International Studies students present at the 2024 University Undergraduate Research Awards Forum

Interdisciplinary Studies and Global International Studies students present at the 2024 University Undergraduate Research Awards Forum

April 24, 2024 - Patti McDonald

Interdisciplinary studies and global international studies students presented their research along with hundreds of other students from 12 colleges at Michigan State University’s University Undergraduate Awards Forum (UURAF) on April 12th at the Breslin Center.

Livvie Johnson named the Center for Integrative Studies 2024 Outstanding Senior

Livvie Johnson named the Center for Integrative Studies 2024 Outstanding Senior

April 24, 2024 - Patti McDonald

Livvie Johnson, an interdisciplinary studies major, was named the 2024 Outstanding Senior in the Center for Integrative Studies by the College of Social Science at Michigan State University.

Diversity Torch: Amina Darabie

Diversity Torch: Amina Darabie

April 9, 2024 - Emily Jodway

We would like to congratulate Amina Darabie on being named the College of Social Science's Diversity Torch for the Month of April!

I3 Club info

I3 Club info

March 6, 2024

Join our new I3 Club! This club is open to all IDS/GLIS students in the College of Social Science.

Photo Gallery: Garima Choudhary

Photo Gallery: Garima Choudhary

February 21, 2024 - Patti McDonald

Garima Choudhary is an experienced ceramicist and Research Associate at IICD in Jaipur. With over ten years of experience, she has worked with renowned companies such as TATA Ceramics and Dileep Industries.

Student spotlight: Interdisciplinary Major Amina Darabie

Student spotlight: Interdisciplinary Major Amina Darabie

February 19, 2024 - Patti McDonald

Darabie said she was inspired to declare Interdisciplinary Studies as her major after she attended her first college class, which happened to be with her eventual mentor, Associate Professor, and Associate Director of the Center for Integrative Studies at MSU, Dr. Eddie Boucher.

Professor at Michigan State University Dr. Fayyaz Hussain receives Tomeh Award

Professor at Michigan State University Dr. Fayyaz Hussain receives Tomeh Award

February 19, 2024 - Patti McDonald

Professor at Michigan State University Dr. Fayyaz Hussain recently received the Tomeh Award from the North Central Sociological Association. The Tomeh Award is given annually to recognize an NCSA member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the association, either through a single exceptional activity or throughout his/her professional career.

MSU named a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for 10th consecutive year; Social Scientist Fayyaz Hussain among group

MSU named a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for 10th consecutive year; Social Scientist Fayyaz Hussain among group

February 14, 2024 - MSU Today

MSU has the distinction of being the only doctoral institution in the nation to achieve top-producer status for the past 10 consecutive years.

Assistant Professor Dr. Eddie Boucher named Associate Director of the Center for Integrative Studies

Assistant Professor Dr. Eddie Boucher named Associate Director of the Center for Integrative Studies

February 1, 2024 - Patti McDonald

The Center for Integrative Studies (CIS) at Michigan State University would like to congratulate Dr. Eddie Boucher on being named the associate director of the CIS.

Center for Integrative Studies Undergraduate Research Forum FS23 Honorable Mention Projects

Center for Integrative Studies Undergraduate Research Forum FS23 Honorable Mention Projects

December 22, 2023 - Patti McDonald

We would like to congratulate the students who participated in our Undergraduate Research Forum!

Brandy Ellison has a new vision for MSU’s Center for Integrative Studies

Brandy Ellison has a new vision for MSU’s Center for Integrative Studies

December 7, 2023 - Patti McDonald

Dr. Brandy Ellison is settling into her role as the Director of the Center for Integrative Studies (CIS) at Michigan State University, a role she started in fall 2023. Ellison has been a faculty member in CIS since 2018. Prior to that, from 2015-2018, she served as the director of student success in the College of Social Science.

Academic Specialist Lauren Munoz named Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Coordinator for the Center for Integrative Studies

Academic Specialist Lauren Munoz named Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Coordinator for the Center for Integrative Studies

November 8, 2023 - Patti McDonald

Michigan State University Academic Specialist Lauren Munoz was recently named as the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging coordinator for the Center for Integrative Studies at Michigan State University.

IDS Students Win First Place in UURAF 2023!

April 26, 2023

The Center for Integrative Studies in Social Science is thrilled to congratulate Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) major students Amina Darabie, Ari Andres, and Bailey Griffin for winning first place in their respective UURAF 2023 categories.