A fall 2021 grad seizes the opportunity for cap and gown photos on the Library bridge. Commencement ceremonies for fall 2021 graduates will take place Dec. 17-18, and more information can be found on the commencement website.

A carpet of leaves under a tree near Hannah Administration building set the stage for the upcoming fall holiday. 

A classic MSU lantern stands outside of Snyder-Phillips hall. Though Sny-Phi is obscured by autumn leaves, we promise it’s back there!

As winter approaches, we’re clinging to these last bits of fall foliage. The rooftop patio of the Graduate hotel provides a perfect place to indulge in campus colors. 

We’ve struck gold! The leaves of this gingko tree provide a radiant canopy to sit beneath. Just remember a hat and gloves!

Crimson shrubs frame the MSU Library on a bright afternoon. With finals fast approaching, the MSU Library is an ideal place to hit the books, with plenty of space for individual and group study. Check the library website for current hours and more information.

The wandering paths of the MSU Horticulture Gardens contain many hidden gems, including a garden and patio dedicated to the great state of Michigan. The Victor M. and Alice K. Guernsey Michigan Garden was dedicated by the Guernsey family in memory of the pair’s love for this beautiful campus.

Waterlilies in the reflecting pool of the Philippa Webb English Garden rival any Impressionist painting. The English Garden is part of the Clarence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum in the MSU Horticultural Gardens; it is open to the public every day from dawn to dusk.

Now is the time of year when many of us feel nostalgic, perhaps due to holiday traditions, the end of the season, or the close of another year. Reflect on those feelings, Spartans. 

On a cold January morning, the Spartan statue helped welcome in 2020. Photo by Mario Kakos.

Jaali, a rare black rhino, was born at the Potter Park Zoo, with the help of MSU veterinarians and Vet Med students. Photo by Kaiti Chritz, Potter Park Zoo.

Voices rang out at the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March for Social Justice. Photo by Gregory Kohuth.

Spartan pride shows in everything we do. Photo by Seema Pathak.

An early snow blankets campus. Photo by Amy Alexander.

In order to protect all Spartans and the community during the pandemic, many students, faculty and staff members left campus in March to study and work remotely. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The Rock on April 8, 2020, reflects the Spartan community's commitment and determination: We're all in this together. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

While the Spring 2020 graduating class participated in virtual commencement ceremonies, students found ways to celebrate safely. Photo by Maddie Schmidt.

Being a Spartan isn't about where you live, but what lives in your heart. 

MSU Athletics coaches, staff and families gathered at the Rock to demonstrate their support for Black Lives Matter. Photo by Derrick L. Tuner.

MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities staff members worked harder than ever to ensure campus was safe and healthy for Spartans who continued to live and work on campus during the pandemic. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The sun sets on West Circle Drive during one of the quietest summers campus has seen. 

Although many classes were online, those who remained on campus kept their spirits high while following health and safety requirements. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The beat went on, thanks to classroom arrangements that followed health and safety standards. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Thanks to the generosity of Spartan alumni and friends, a new pipe organ was installed in the MSU Alumni Chapel. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

While much was different this year, the beauty of campus, especially during fall, was constant. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

No matter what the weather or how challenging the times, the Spartan statue stands strong. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Beautiful Beaumont Tower stands tall just as so many Spartans have during their final semester — proving each year Spartans Will. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.