- Hometown: Lansing, MI
- College: College of Social Science
- Major: Sociology
- Minors: Defense Studies: Law, Justice and Public Policy; Integrated Learning and Leadership
Meet Amélie Lepley — a resilient, determined and forward-thinking senior from Lansing, Michigan. As a Sociology major in the College of Social Science, with minors in Defense Studies and Integrated Learning and Leadership, Amélie exemplifies the power of personal growth and purpose found through the Spartan experience. She is honored to serve as a member of the 2025 MSU Homecoming Court.
Entering college unsure of her path, she found direction and clarity through the support of MSU’s faculty, mentors and peers. Her time as a Spartan has empowered her to embrace leadership, champion academic success and advocate for others navigating non-traditional educational pathways. As a strong supporter of military affiliated student services, tuition assistance programs and transfer student success initiatives, Amélie is passionate about creating equitable access to higher education.
Following her graduation this fall, Amélie will commission into the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant. With aspirations to branch into Military Intelligence, she remains open to serving in Field Artillery or Armor and plans to return to academia to further her education in the social sciences. Alongside her academic and military goals, Amélie is also pursuing her 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and is committed to continuing her martial arts training after commissioning.
One of Amélie’s favorite places on campus is Demonstration Hall — a space that represents focus, discipline and tradition. As a member of the 2025 Homecoming Court, she hopes to inspire fellow Spartans to embrace the many forms that success can take and to recognize that there is no single timeline for finding one’s way.
Your education is the one thing that once you have, can never be taken away from you. I believe access to higher education should not be a privilege but a right. Every Spartan’s journey matters and all are worthy of recognition.