University Advising
Office of Undergraduate Education
An annual awards event celebrating exceptional undergraduate academic advisors at MSU who
- are committed to students, colleagues, institutions, and the profession.
- motivate, encourage, and support students to recognize their potential, meet challenges, and both respect and express individuality.
- respond to others in ways that nurture and teach, that build relationships through empathetic listening and compassion.
2025 Academic Advising Award Nominations
Nominations for the 2025 Academic Advising Awards is closed. Please check back in fall 2026 for the 2026 Academic Advising Award nominations.
Awards and Descriptions
2025 Award Winners
Rising Star in Academic Advising: Dan Hanrath, College of Music
Recognizing a new academic advisor who has demonstrated exceptional promise, dedication, and impact in their early career (less than 5 years).
Sustained Excellence in Academic Advising: Dustin Petty, Bailey Scholars Program, Pathways Persistence Programs
Recognizing exceptional an academic advisor who has demonstrated a long-term commitment (5 years or more) to supporting students, mentees, or professionals, guiding them through significant milestones in their development.
Excellence in Community Building: Dr. Pradnya Joshi, Eli Broad College of Business
Recognizing individual leaders who have made outstanding contributions to creating a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive advising community.
Collaborative Excellence in Advising: The Compassionate Advocates for Retention and Student Success (College of Communication Arts and Sciences): Dr. Allison Shaw, Jennifer Chesney, Tami Madden, and Nicole Acker
Recognizing outstanding collaboration and mutual success between teams who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation, and results in a partnership.
Advising Awards Ceremony Photos
View photos and moments from this year's Academic Advisor Recognition and Awards ceremony.