April 20, 2026
The week in photos: April 13–19, 2026
A stray puddle reflects one of the helmets on Spartan Stadium after a rainy day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Southern magnolia blossoms climb upward toward Owen Hall on a warm spring day. Built in 1960, Owen Hall is a residence space with both graduate and undergraduate students in mind, featuring mainly single room layouts. It also serves as home to a Sparty’s mini-market and the allergen-free dining hall, Thrive. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A student strolls past fragrant magnolias during a journey through campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Clusters of Virginia bluebells bring color and cheer near IM Circle. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Marking a new era for wellness on campus, MSU’s new Student Recreation and Wellness Center is getting its finishing touches ahead of a larger grand opening this fall. On April 15, a student-focused open house allowed Spartans to explore the facility. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
At nearly 293,000 square feet, the new Student Recreation and Wellness Center is filled to the brim with amenities, including multi-activity courts, an indoor track, strength and fitness spaces, a climbing wall, a turf arena and a 50-meter pool. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Two star magnolia blossoms burst like tiny fireworks on the branch of a campus tree. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Beal Botanical Garden staff and students help to keep more than 2,000 plants in the garden looking beautiful and feeling their best. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
The entrance to Cowles House, the historic home of MSU’s president, is wrapped in a snowlike cloud of magnolia blossoms as spring bursts into full bloom. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A stray puddle reflects one of the helmets on Spartan Stadium after a rainy day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Southern magnolia blossoms climb upward toward Owen Hall on a warm spring day. Built in 1960, Owen Hall is a residence space with both graduate and undergraduate students in mind, featuring mainly single room layouts. It also serves as home to a Sparty’s mini-market and the allergen-free dining hall, Thrive. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
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