The week in photos: July 27–Aug. 2, 2026

A trio of Spartans soaks up the sun while lounging in Adirondack chairs near the MSU Union and the MSU Dairy Store’s new ice cream trailer. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A jumbo Spartan helmet greets visitors to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, MSU’s newest and largest Recreational Sports and Fitness Services facility. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The climbing wall at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center is the perfect challenge for thrill-seeking Spartans. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A Spartan goes for a run in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

On July 30, Mona Hanna, associate dean of public health at the MSU College of Human Medicine and director and founder of Rx Kids, was presented with a key to the city of Flint, one of the city’s highest civic honors, reserved for individuals whose leadership and service leave a lasting impact. As a pediatrician, Hanna gained national recognition for her critical role in uncovering the Flint water crisis and continues to spearhead long-term recovery efforts and champion health equity. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A series of surprisingly lifelike sculptures, depicting cows and calves, serves as the final touch to the new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A member of the Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Facility prepares feed for cows. The $75 million facility opened in 2025, aligning MSU’s infrastructure and research with cutting-edge industry standards and dairy science technology. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.