From Sparty reveals at graduation to providing free psychological evaluations, MSU students continue to excel in many different areas of expertise and in their lives. With the summer semester starting, take a look at some student success stories.

In Sparty's boots

As Michigan State University graduates cross the stage at commencement, family, friends and classmates cheer in celebration — but nothing matches the fanfare of the crowd when a graduate appears in the oversized green boots revealing their role in the closely guarded Sparty Mascot Program, a secret kept until graduation day.

'These are my people': D.O. student finds her home in Northern Michigan

The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine has sent the 2025 class of doctors of osteopathic medicine to begin their residencies and careers as physicians. One student, Rebekah Weeks, won’t have to go far — she’s already hard at work with her team in Northern Michigan.

MSU psychology graduate students provide free psych evaluations for Immigration Law Clinic

Psychological evaluations can cost thousands of dollars in the United States — a cost that many people seeking asylum cannot afford. To help address this need, clinical science graduate students in the Department of Psychology have partnered with the MSU Immigration Law Clinic to provide psychological evaluations at no cost.

MSU president, student recognized for democratic participation efforts on campus

Michigan State University has a longstanding commitment to promoting nonpartisan democratic engagement on campus, particularly through initiatives focused on voter registration and turnout. This dedication was recently recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, which honored MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., and student Lucas Gravatt. ALL IN is a national initiative of Civic Nation, an organization dedicated to building a more inclusive and equitable country by collectively addressing social challenges.

Student view: How MSU traditions, culture shaped my Spartan experience

Bella Akkashian, a student from Birmingham, Michigan, is majoring in public relations at MSU with an expected graduation date of May 2027. After graduating, she plans to pursue a career in the public relations field, where she hopes to combine her strong work ethic and creative mindset to help brands build meaningful relationships with their audiences.