Jessica Robach Receives MSU Graduate Student Leader Award

Jessica Robach

Michigan State University graduate student Jessica Robach has been named a recipient of the 2026 Michigan State University Graduate Student Leader Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership, service, and impact within the university community.

Robach, a student in the Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations (MHRLR) program in MSU's School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, was selected for her demonstrated commitment to advancing student engagement and strengthening the graduate student experience. The award honors graduate students who exhibit exceptional leadership through involvement in academic programs, student organizations, and broader campus initiatives.

The Graduate Student Leader Award is one of the university's top recognitions for graduate students, celebrating individuals who make meaningful contributions to their peers and the MSU community through leadership and service.

Robach's leadership has been evident through her role as president of MSU's student chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA),where she has created meaningful opportunities that connect learning to practice. She organized a plant tour with Lear Corporation, facilitated a screening of Partners to bring forward real stories of union organizing, and coordinated a faculty research panel to deepen engagement with scholarship in the field. She also brought in external perspectives by hosting a guest speaker from MSUFCU and developed a graduate assistantship panel that helped expand awareness of professional pathways within the program.

Beyond LERA, Robach represented MSU in two national case competitions, earning award recognition in both, and contributed to a consulting project with Beehive Industries, where she worked with a student team to develop a code of conduct for a growing defense organization. Her professional experience includes an internship with Delta Dental of Michigan and a graduate assistantship in the Broad College of Business. Across each of these efforts, Jessica demonstrates a steady commitment to building community and creating opportunities that help others grow.

Jessica joins a distinguished group of graduate students across disciplines who are recognized each year for their dedication to enhancing the Spartan experience and contributing to a vibrant academic environment.

Congratulations!