Three students affiliated with the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University have been honored with the MSU Board of Trustees Award for academic excellence, one of the university’s highest academic distinctions.
Presented by the MSU Board of Trustees, the award recognizes graduating students who have earned the highest scholastic average possible – a 4.0 cumulative GPA – throughout their academic career.
The graduates were formally recognized at the Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 12 and honored during their respective undergraduate commencement ceremonies.
Through their involvement with the Burgess Institute, these students complemented their academic excellence with experiential learning opportunities that extended beyond the classroom. The entrepreneurship graduates receiving the Board of Trustees’ award are:
- Daniela R. Del Castillo from Warren, MI, earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from the College of Communication and Arts Sciences with a minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and is a member of the Honors College.
- Brendan V. Furnari from Washington, MI, earned a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management from the Eli Broad College of Business with a minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
- Shahed Mady from East Lansing, MI, earned a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management from the Eli Broad College of Business, and is a member of the Burgess Institute’s Venture Creation Program, and the Honors College.
About the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation: The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is the destination where students launch high-impact, entrepreneurial journeys at Michigan State University. The Burgess Institute empowers students to learn through action by providing global mentors, courses, seed funding, entrepreneurship competitions, student organizations, resources, and campus-wide co-working spaces.
To view the entire list of 86 honored students, visit MSUToday.