This weekend, members of the undergraduate class of 2020, joined by summer 2021 graduates, partook in a long-awaited commencement ceremony, originally delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, at the Breslin Center. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Being on campus put 2020 grads back in their element, and undergraduates weren’t the only ones who had a reason to celebrate. Spartans who received advanced degrees in 2020 and summer 2021 also attended a commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

“We love thy shadows” and we love our graduates. Members of the spring class of 2020 depart from their commencement ceremony. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Summer weather may be coming to an end, but these Spartans playing volleyball outside of Shaw Hall are determined to make the most of warmer temps. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Spartan students know how to get around. When you’re attending a gold status bicycle-friendly university, travelling by bike is always a good idea. Photo by Nick Schrader.

A monarch butterfly meets a bee on a flower near IM Circle. We sense an unlikely friendship forming! Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Students stroll together near the MSU Library on a warm fall morning. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A crabapple grown on a campus tree looks deceivingly delicious. Photo by Nick Schrader.

An ordinary scene turns inspirational when a snapshot of student taking a shortcut near Olds Hall catches a lens flare. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The fountain outside of Mayo Hall provides a peaceful atmosphere fitting of historic West Circle. Mayo Hall is named for Mary Mayo, an advocate of equal opportunity education, who helped establish the first course for women at MSU in 1870. Photo by Nick Schrader.

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.