The week in photos: May 13–19, 2025

A view from above the railroad tracks on the south side of campus showcases two sides of our living, learning laboratory — on the left, Baker Woodlot and Rajendra Neotropical Migrant Bird Sanctuary and, on the right, MSU’s Plant Science Greenhouses. Photo by Garret Morgan.

Art goes on the move during the East Lansing Art Festival, an event in its 62nd year running that brings artists, activities and events to the streets of East Lansing. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Patrons of the MSU Spring Arts and Crafts Show chat with an artist outside the MSU Union. The Spring Arts and Crafts Show runs concurrently with the East Lansing Art Festival, turning north campus and downtown East Lansing into a paradise for art lovers. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Puffy clouds lazily drift over MSU on a spring afternoon. Photo by Garret Morgan.

A Spartan dons a warrior’s costume on the bridge near IM Circle. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Faculty members connected and learned about how they can amplify their research and expertise at the Diverse Voices program, hosted by University Communications and Marketing. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Elegant wisteria brings a royal purple hue to the pergola at the entrance to the MSU Horticulture Gardens. The gardens, which are free and open to the public, feature 14 acres of community space that are both stunningly beautiful and deeply educational. Photo by Garret Morgan.

Fresh spring leaves frame the entrance to IM Circle and the crest of Michigan Agricultural College, the former name of MSU. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Lara Varpio, a professor at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania, gives a presentation as part of the MSU College of Human Medicine’s annual Medical Education Scholarship Showcase. In addition to Varpio’s presentation, the event features poster presentations on medical education research and scholarship from across the college. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Participants line up for an event at the Michigan Victory Games, a four-day event that encourages individuals with physical disabilities to embrace the spirit of competition, fun and friendship in a series of athletic events. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Spartans show off their botanical treasures at the annual MSU Horticulture Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale, offering hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, seedlings, shrubs and more. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.