EAST LANSING, Mich., July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Michigan State University Alumni today announced that Susan Packard, former HGTV COO, author and MSU alumna, was selected as grand marshal for the University's 2019 homecoming celebration.
Packard, '77 B.A. in advertising and Honors College member and '79 M.A. in advertising, served as co-founder of Scripps Networks Interactive and assisted in the creation of television networks that have become household names across the country, including CNBC, HGTV, Food Network and DIY Network. As COO of HGTV, Packard helped the network rise to a market value of more than $15 billion and become one of the fastest growing television brands in history.
Today, Packard writes, speaks and mentors individuals who are motivated to grow their potential. In 2015, she authored "New Rules of the Game: 10 Strategies for Women in the Workplace." Her second book, "Fully Human: 3 Steps to Grow Your Emotional Fitness for Work, Leadership, and Life," discusses how readers can leverage emotional intelligence to propel personal fulfillment and success.
"We're thrilled to welcome Susan back to campus as our grand marshal," said Jennifer Jimenez, Director of Marketing for the MSU Alumni Office. "Through her continued mentorship and guidance, Susan truly exemplifies what it means to inspire success."
In 2008, Packard was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame. Her other accolades include the MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences's Outstanding Alumni Award, the Women in Cable & Telecommunications Woman of the Year Award, the YWCA Tribute to Women Award and the E.W. Scripps William R. Burleigh Award for Distinguished Community Service.
The 2019 homecoming theme, "Spartans Inspire Success," highlights and recognizes the ways in which Spartans are using their education, talents and experiences as tools to uplift and strengthen others. The 2019 Homecoming Parade will kick off Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. in East Lansing, and Homecoming Week activities will take place Sept. 22-28.
About Michigan State University Alumni: MSU Alumni embodies Michigan State University's world-grant mission to make the world a better place through collective Spartan power. We support and advocate for over 550,000 alumni by building pride and strategically fostering meaningful engagement of Spartans through connections, service and investment.
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