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May 4, 2026

The week in photos: April 27–May 3, 2026

By: Kelsie Lane
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Farmworker Student Services staff and College Assistant Migrant Program scholars join President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., in recognition of #DenimDay. Photo by Dane Robison.
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As we celebrate the hard work and achievements of our graduates, it’s also a great time to celebrate and commemorate the family and friends who helped pave the way. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Helping students get ready to take their final exams, Provost Laura Lee McIntyre joined Sparty at the MSU Main Library to hand out pizza, popcorn and energy drinks, providing a much-needed boost for studious Spartans. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

As a part of its finals week events, the MSU Main Library invited therapy dogs to help relieve stress — a tradition that the MSU Libraries have maintained for 14 years. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Powered by coffee, collaboration and a gorgeous view of campus, students prepare for final exams at a window seat in the MSU Main Library. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

On April 29, Spartans donned denim to show their support for survivors of sexual assault during Denim Day, an international awareness day to visibly display solidarity with survivors and challenge harmful myths that place blame on victims. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Farmworker Student Services staff and members of the College Assistant Migrant Program joined President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., in recognition of Denim Day. Photo by Dane Robison.

Undergraduate degree recipients listen to the commencement address at Spring Convocation on May 1. This semester’s graduating class consisted of 8,253 bachelor’s degree candidates and more than 10,000 total degree recipients, representing a new wave of Spartans ready to strengthen their communities, navigate a shifting global landscape and build a brighter future for all. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Members of the graduating class of spring 2026 present the Senior Class Campaign gift alongside President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., during Spring Convocation. The Senior Class Campaign supports future generations of Spartans through scholarships, facility improvements and university needs. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Governor and MSU alum Gretchen Whitmer poses with new MSU grads and faculty at Spring Convocation. Alongside Whitmer, Christopher Fernandez, founder of Agentic Connect; and Ann Austin, University Distinguished Professor at MSU, served as this year’s commencement speakers. Photo by Nick Schrader.

A graduating Spartan shakes hands with President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., while receiving a degree in the master's and educational specialist convocation ceremony on May 1. Photo by Nick Schrader.

As we celebrate the hard work and achievements of our graduates, it’s also a great time to celebrate and commemorate the family and friends who helped pave the way. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Helping students get ready to take their final exams, Provost Laura Lee McIntyre joined Sparty at the MSU Main Library to hand out pizza, popcorn and energy drinks, providing a much-needed boost for studious Spartans. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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