I participated in MSU’s first ever 24-hour design competition in the Fall 2025 semester, MSU Designathon 2025. Learn about my experience.
Reflections on MSU Designathon 2025
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My Learning Vision Statement
My learning vision statement was written for the Bailey Scholars Program to reflect my academic, personal, and professional goals.
Delayed, Not Denied: Returning to College
After years of believing my college journey was over, I’m returning to college at MSU to finish what I started and keep a promise to myself.
I’m Enrolled in Bank of America’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Certification at Cornell University
I was accepted into Bank of America’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Certification program through Cornell University. My courses start this month!
I Was Awarded the Certified Tourism Ambassador Scholarship
I want to announce that I’ve been awarded the Kristina Kauffman Scholarship to become a Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) in Lansing, MI.
I Was Selected for Phase 1 of the Bertelsmann Scholarship with Udacity!
I was selected for Phase 1 of the Bertelsmann Scholarship for the AI Programming with Python Nanodegree offered by Udacity. What’s next?
Why I Applied for the Bertelsmann Scholarship Program with Udacity
Bertelsmann and Udacity are partnering to offer the Next Generation Tech Booster Scholarship to 50000 learners. Learn why I applied for it!
Why I Applied for the Meta Elevate Scholarship for Digital Marketing Skills
Meta is providing Elevate Scholarships to 100,000 Black learners towards a digital skills certification. Learn about it and why I applied!
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