The week in photos: April 29–May 5, 2025

Flowers on campus have come into full bloom just in time for commencement, creating a breathtaking palette of red, white, pink and yellow on a path near the Red Cedar River. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A stroll down the red brick path in front of Morrill Hall of Agriculture gives a classic collegiate vibe on a warm spring day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

President and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage and former MSU basketball player Mat Ishbia addresses baccalaureate degree candidates at Spring Convocation. Alongside Ishbia, senior vice president of retail and people at Apple, Deirdre O’Brien, and former president of the University of Texas at Arlington and former dean of the MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences, James Spaniolo, addressed graduates and received honorary doctorate degrees. Photo by Nick Schrader.

A branch of pink and white crabapple blossoms bloom in front of Morrill Hall of Agriculture. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Doctoral candidates celebrate their achievements and await the donning of their doctoral hoods at a commencement ceremony in the Breslin Student Events Center on May 2. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A group of Spartans commemorate their graduation with a picture in front of the Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. statue in front of the Breslin Center. Photo by Nick Schrader.

A master’s degree candidate celebrates as she completes her walk across the stage with degree in hand. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Baccalaureate degree candidates join to sing MSU’s alma mater, “MSU Shadows.” Spartans, wherever you go, you will always belong here at MSU. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Framed by spring blooms, two Spartans relax in the middle of Beal Botanical Garden. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

On April 30, the Sweet Grass Women Singers helped open the Multicultural Center's fire circle ceremony along with community leaders. Photo by Marisa Laura Photography.

MSU’s spring commencement ceremonies began on May 1, with over 10,000 graduates earning baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees. Congratulations, class of 2025! We can’t wait to see where the next steps of your professional and academic journeys will take you. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.