The week in photos: July 7–13, 2025

Circular designs on the railings of Beal Street Bridge cast a strong shadow with help from the bright summer sun. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A pollen-dusted bee sips on nectar from a common chicory flower on campus. As an ally to pollinators across Michigan, MSU is home to the Michigan Pollinator Initiative, which aims to develop a coordinated research, education, extension and policy driven effort to address priority issues related to pollinators and pollination in Michigan. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The Block S Tree, an icon of MSU’s south campus, stands in front of a sea of puffy white clouds on a summer day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A good dog and its human explore campus before attending the Muelder Summer Carillon Concert Series on July 9, featuring guest carillonist Joseph Min. The summer series is a free weekly concert that takes place every Wednesday evening through Aug. 6, bringing award-winning artists from around the world to campus to play the iconic bells of Beaumont Tower. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Two fountains outside the MSU Main Library, a gift from the class of 1968, keep Spartans cool on a hot summer day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Hostas and daylilies bring a cheerful atmosphere to the exterior of the MSU Main Library. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Competitors display their livestock at the 2025 Michigan Livestock Expo, hosted in Farm Bureau Pavilion. The annual event promotes the livestock industry, educates youth and highlights Michigan agriculture. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A sandhill crane takes flight over the fields of MSU’s south campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The sun rises over The Spartan like a crown, giving the campus icon an inspired and majestic new look. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Members of MSU’s Field Crop Pathology team use a high clearance sprayer to assess the performance of biological and fungicide products as part of its research in the management of diseases on field crops. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.