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Sept. 14, 2026
Spartans cross Farm Lane on a busy fall day. Whether on campus or in East Lansing, there’s no better vibe than the hustle and bustle and exciting energy of the first few weeks of the semester. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
On Friday morning, the MSU Rock was painted in recognition of the 25th year since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Members of the East Lansing Fire Department, alongside other local first responders, the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety and the Spartan community joined in an annual sled push event to honor those lost Sept. 11, 2001. Participants pushed a resistance sled across Ralph Young Field one yard for each life lost, reflecting on the courage, sacrifice and lives forever changed 25 years ago. Photo by Nick Schrader.
First responders and ROTC members honored those lost Sept. 11, 2001, with a display of the American flag during the Sept. 12 football game at Spartan Stadium. Photo by Nick Schrader.
Members of the drumline in the Spartan Marching Band march to the beat of their own drums during the band’s halftime performance. Photo by Nick Schrader.
Fans in the student section of Spartan Stadium show their support by cheering and jangling their keys during the Sept. 12 game against Eastern Michigan. The Spartans triumphed 35-7, going undefeated in the first two games of the season. Photo by Nick Schrader.
Booths showcase campus resources and multicultural student organizations at Spartan Remix, an annual Welcome to State event that celebrates art, music and the diverse culture at MSU. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Students study and lounge outside of Wells Hall between classes on an early fall day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A pair of ducks swims across the Red Cedar River. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A monarch butterfly perches on flowers in a spot near Beaumont Tower affectionately known as “Sleepy Hollow” for its timeless atmosphere and lush landscaping. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Students snack, study and relax in the Minskoff Pavilion at the Broad College of Business. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Spartans cross Farm Lane on a busy fall day. Whether on campus or in East Lansing, there’s no better vibe than the hustle and bustle and exciting energy of the first few weeks of the semester. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
On Friday morning, the MSU Rock was painted in recognition of the 25th year since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
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