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Create your own path. 💚📚 Also home to @msu_debate and @msustudentawards.

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I don’t even know where to begin…but I know exactly who to thank first — God. 🤍

There were so many moments I felt overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure how I was going to keep going…but God carried me through every single one. Every late night, every tear, every silent prayer — He was there. And because of Him, I made it.

To my mommy 🕊️
Even though you’re not here physically, I felt you with me every step of the way. In my strength, in my perseverance, in the way I kept going when things felt heavy — that’s you. I hope I’ve made you proud. I carry you with me in everything I do. This is for you just as much as it is for me. 🤍

This journey wasn’t easy. It took sacrifice, discipline, growth, and faith. There were times I doubted myself, felt alone, and wanted to give up…but I didn’t. I’m proud of the woman I’ve become.

To my family, mentors, professors, and friends — thank you for your love, prayers, guidance, and for believing in me.

This isn’t just a degree…it’s resilience, faith, and perseverance. It’s answered prayers.

And this is only the beginning.

God did it. ✨🎓

★ College of Social Science Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker
★ Honors College Member
★ First-Generation College Student
★ Full Ride Recipient
★ Graduate with Honor
★ MSU Bratzel Family Scholarship Recipient
★ Student Hearing Board Member
★ Undergraduate Research Neighborhood Poster Rotation Recipient
★ Diversity and Research Showcase Honorable Mention
★ Carceral State Project Intern
★ 1953 Dutch Netherlands Flood Intern
★ Journal of Slavery and Data Preservation Student Research Publisher
★ Social Sciences Student Researcher Spotlight Recipient
★ Henderson Family Award Recipient
★ England Study Abroad
★ UURAF 1st Place Winner
★ Tower Guard Member
★ Undergraduate ACES Assistant
★ 8X Dean’s List
★ Social Science Scholar
★ Student Employee of the Year

Jaida Alexia Gouldbourne
B.A. in Criminal Justice
Minor in Peace and Justice Studies
Michigan State University C/O SPR’26 🎓

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MSU Debate WINS MINNESOTA!

Zaria Jarman and Hina Shehzad, a pair of fourth-year debaters in James Madison College, bested a field of over fifty entries to secure the tournament title. Plus, Zaria was the tournament’s 2nd overall speaker and Hina was 11th

It was a big weekend for the squad because MSU had three other teams competing who reached elimination rounds and several debaters received speaker awards. You can read the full tournament debrief at the link in our bio.

📷: @jp_photographed

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📢 Deadline TOMORROW!
Submit your poster or oral presentation abstract by 6:00 PM EST tomorrow, October 20th. Don’t miss your chance to present at the 2026 Graduate Student Success Conference. 🎓

Mark your calendars for the conference, November 6-8, and register today to attend in person or virtually. #MichiganStateUniversity #GraduateResearch #HigherEd #MSU

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On October 5, Homecoming week began—and my final year at MSU brought a moment I’ll always treasure: the honor of being selected as a member of our Homecoming Court. Grateful to God, my Spartan community, and everyone who has made this journey possible. 💚🤍🇬🇭 Go Green!

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Congratulations to SROP alum (‘26) Roberto (Marcos) Garcia on being selected for the @michiganstateu Homecoming Court! We are so proud of you 💚🤍

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Meet Jagger — a driven and community-minded senior whose passion for health, movement and service has shaped his journey at Michigan State University. Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, Jagger is a Kinesiology major with a minor in Leadership in Integrated Learning. As a member of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the College of Education and a proud member of the Honors College, he brings together academic excellence and a commitment to making a meaningful impact. He is honored to represent Michigan State University on the 2026 Homecoming Court. Jagger smiles for the camera while standing in front of MSU's Beaumont Tower. Jagger wears a long-sleeved green MSU shirt with a white Spartan helmet on the chest and khaki pants. Jagger has short, red curly hair.

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Front Royal Cup 🤝 President Guskiewicz

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Kentucky tournament results from MSU Debate are in!

In JV, Balin Kimbrell – a first-year mathematics student – and Jack Humphrey – a first-year student studying secondary education – reached the quarterfinals. Jack was the fourth overall speaker in the junior varsity division and Balin was twelfth.

MSU JS - Zaria Jarman (JMC) and Hina Shehzad (JMC) - and MSU LM - Henry Martin (physics/philosophy) and Stephen Lewis (JMC) - reached the elimination debates in open. Henry and Stephen also received speaker awards – fourteenth and sixth respectively.

Read the full debrief at the link in our bio

PC: Joey Paras

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Looking forward to seeing everyone at our second meeting; bring your friends & share your thoughts!

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Join us for a chill night of gaming and pizza! We will be meeting at Campbell Grand Hall from 6-7PM on September 30th.

We can wait to see you all there!

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MSU Debate starts the season in the Sweet Sixteen!

Henry Martin – a second-year physics and philosophy student in the Honors College – and Stephen Lewis – a fourth-year social relations and policy major – reached the octafinals.

Zaria Jarman – a fourth-year political theory and constitutional democracy major – and Hina Shehzad – an international relations major in her fourth year – also qualified for elimination debates after scoring some huge preliminary round wins.

Read the full debrief at the link in our bio.

📷: Joey Paras

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It’s that time again – MSU Debate starts our 2026-2027 season this week!

Debaters returned to campus early to prepare and have been busy researching the year-long topic about arms sales. Debaters on the team have a wide variety of academic interests and we have representatives from colleges across campus including the College of Social Science, James Madison College, the College of Arts and Letters, the College of Natural Science, the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, and the College of Education.

P.S. You can now shop the link in our bio to purchase your very own MSU Debate t-shirt from the Spartan Spirit Shop

📷: Joey Paras

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