Lyman J. Briggs Scholarship Society

As a premier Land Grant college, MSU has always sought to make excellent higher educational opportunities available and affordable.  The Lyman J. Briggs Scholarship Society honors the spirit of our namesake and inspiration who discovered his love for the sciences in the class of 1893 at what was then Michigan Agricultural College. 

Gifts to the Lyman J. Briggs Scholarship Society: Support student academic scholarships and study abroad/away opportunities that bring learning to life.

Katherine C. Briggs Dean's Fund

Contributions to this dean's discretionary fund are critical for the College as new and innovative ways are sought to enhance the integrity of our academic and performance programs, support research and retain the highest quality faculty.  This Fund provides the dean with the flexibility to direct funds to areas of College priority.

Gifts to the Katherine C. Briggs Dean's Fund Support: Lab Renovations, program, technology and curriculum enhancements and funds for the direction of student involvement in faculty research.

Dr. Dutton chaired the committee that would ultimately launch Lyman Briggs College and served as its first dean. Dr. Dutton’s vision for LBC was to obtain the finest resources necessary to support professors, curriculum and facilities in bringing excellence to undergraduate education. 

Gifts to this fund support:

• Lectureships through new and existing endowments.

• Research grants for faculty scholarships.

• Development of excellence in curriculum and innovations in teaching.