A cloud of anise magnolia buds prepares to bloom on a path near Hannah Administration Building. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A class of students from Haslett Elementary unlock the secrets of the universe at Abrams Planetarium. Alongside school shows and educational opportunities, the planetarium hosts a series of public shows suited to families and the general public each Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz (third from right) stands with recipients of the William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award at the annual All-University Awards ceremony on April 7. Faculty are honored with the William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award for their comprehensive and sustained record of scholarly excellence in research, creative activities, instruction and outreach. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Lacy Jewell, drum major for the Spartan Marching Band and senior majoring in music education in the College of Music, swaps the traditional cap for her drum major hat while taking graduation photos at Beaumont Tower. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Dedicated Spartans share the results of their scholarship and creativity at the 27th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, or UURAF. Held each spring, undergraduate students are invited to share their work with faculty, staff, peers and external audiences to receive constructive feedback and gain confidence and experience in research presentation. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Students play bingo to celebrate the Month of the Military Child at an event hosted by MSU Military Dependent Students, the Neighborhood Student Success Center and the Center for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students on April 10. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Members of the MSU community contribute sticky notes to a thoughtful activity about preventing gender-based violence during an It’s On Us engagement event near Olds Hall. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Spartans make friendship bracelets as part of the national It’s on Us Spring Week of Action. The weeklong event, held each semester at MSU and universities across the nation, hosts activities on campus that bring awareness to campus sexual assault and highlight prevention education and campus-based resources. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Francis Nyonzo, an economist, author and researcher from Tanzania, gives a presentation in the International Center as part of MSU’s Humphrey Fellowship Program showcase. The Humphrey Fellowship is a Fulbright exchange that brings accomplished mid-career professionals from developing countries to the United States for a year of study, professional development and networking. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Spartan Stadium receives a facelift as it prepares for the 2025-26 season. Renovations to the iconic facility include accessibility updates, modernizations and the replacement of the stadium’s three video boards. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Windows of Holden Hall glow with a rainbow of colored lights, as students study late into the night in preparation of final exams. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
