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47 LBC students are graduating with a 4.0 GPA

April 25, 2025 - LBC communications

Two hundred seventy-five Michigan State University soon-to-be graduates, 47 of those being Briggsies, accomplished something many students dream of — a perfect college GPA. 

During its April 11 meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees presented these graduating seniors with the Board of Trustees’ Award, recognizing their achievement of the highest scholastic average one can receive, a 4.0 GPA. 

In addition to receiving the board’s recognition, students also will be acknowledged during the spring commencement ceremonies and will receive a cord highlighting their accomplishments. 

The students honored for this achievement include: 

  • Evan J. Adamski, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in genomics and molecular genetics from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Plymouth, Michigan.  
  • Nina A. Aitas, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in biochemistry and biotechnology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Troy, Michigan.  
  • Isabel C. Arnold, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in physiology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Laramie, Wyoming.  
  • Lucas E. Badiner, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in zoology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Mattawan, Michigan. 
  • Shreeya K. Belagali, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College and is from East Lansing, Michigan.  
  • Kayla I. Bello, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in biochemistry and molecular biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Milford, Michigan.  
  • Jacquelyn F. Bialy, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College and is from Shelby Township, Michigan.  
  • Eva S. Conley, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in physiology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from East Lansing, Michigan. 
  • Makenna R. Ebling, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in physiology from Lyman Briggs College and is from Traverse City, Michigan.  
  • Caroline M. Erpelding, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in biochemistry and molecular biology from Lyman Briggs College and is from Okemos, Michigan.  
  • Alyssa J. Ethington, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Dewitt, Michigan.  
  • Brendan C. Farhat, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Plymouth, Michigan.  
  • Skylar L. Fusco, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Royal Oak, Michigan.  
  • Nolan J. Gergar, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Fenton, Michigan.  
  • Noor S. Ghazali, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Canton, Michigan.  
  • Anish S. Gogineni, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in neuroscience and in nutritional sciences from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Novi, Michigan.  
  • Dean M. Golminas, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in biochemistry and molecular biology from Lyman Briggs College and is from Downers Grove, Illinois.  
  • Lalith S. Gudi, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Troy, Michigan.  
  • Aaron R. Guggenheimer, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in zoology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Dayton, Ohio.  
  • Derek D. Haggard, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College and is from Novi, Michigan.  
  • Katrina T. Halgren, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology and in genomics and molecular genetics from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Lansing, Michigan.  
  • Mary F. Hasso, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College and is from Troy, Michigan.  
  • Ayush Ippalapelli, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Northville, Michigan.  
  • McKenzie M. Kennedy, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Dexter, Michigan.  
  • Yash Khiraya, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Germantown, Tennessee.  
  • Grace K. Krajewski, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Rochester, Michigan.  
  • Sophia M. Lanning, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in biochemistry and molecular biology from Lyman Briggs College and is from Byron Center, Michigan. 
  • Anum F. Latif, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Canton, Michigan.  
  • Sophia O. Lucki, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College and is from Etobicoke, Ontario.  
  • Medha S. Manepalli, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Canton, Michigan.  
  • Jamie L. Marx, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Huntington Woods, Michigan.  
  • Aydan McIntyre, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from North Branch, Michigan.  
  • Charles J. Mervak, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College is a member of the Honors College from Lake Orion, Michigan.  
  • Miranda R. Ostrowski, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Grosse Pointe, Michigan.  
  • Vikshita Pallerla, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in physiology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Novi, Michigan.  
  • Kanal Patel, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Troy, Michigan.  
  • Benjamin E. Potts, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Sterling Heights, Michigan.  
  • Gwendolynne E. Pratt, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Canton, Michigan.  
  • Neal J. Sanghvi, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Northville, Michigan.  
  • Emma G. Schaefer, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College and is from Chesterfield, Michigan.  
  • Ridwan A. Sheikh-Omar, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Lansing, Michigan.  
  • Hannah M. Smyk, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Farmington Hills, Michigan.  
  • Megan O. Steffes, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in integrated science-secondary education from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Rockford, Michigan. 
  • Laura M. Stephan, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Troy, Michigan.  
  • Lisa N. Stuckman, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in neuroscience from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from New Haven, Michigan.  
  • Elizabeth R. Townsend, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in animal science from Lyman Briggs College and is from Lansing, Michigan. 
  • Ashley M. Yuran, who will graduate with a bachelor’s in human biology from Lyman Briggs College, is a member of the Honors College from Rochester, Michigan.

 

See the full list of awardees on the MSU Today website.