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Sept. 22, 2026 | Read time 2 min

If MSU experiences had collectible patches

By: Laura Mazade, Meryl Peterhans

At Michigan State University, there are some experiences every Spartan should have at least once: Get a scoop at the MSU Dairy Store, explore the Broad Art Museum and take part in a campus tradition, just to name a few.

We already rounded up a mega-list of must-do experiences. But then we started wondering: What if you could collect them?

So we had a little fun imagining some of those quintessential Spartan experiences as collectible patches. Though these aren't real, we'd have a hard time picking a favorite and would probably want to collect them all.

Take a look at what we came up with. What Spartan experience would you add to the patch collection?

High-five Sparty

Embroidered patch showing Sparty mascot with text HIGH-FIVED SPARTY on green background.
Patch concept created by Meryl Peterhans

Followed the Spartan Marching Band to Spartan Stadium

Embroidered patch reading "Followed the SMB to Spartan Stadium on Gameday" with a marching band member.
Patch concept created by Meryl Peterhans

Attended the Izzone Campout

Embroidered patch reading "Attended the Izzone Campout" with a tent that includes a Spartan helmet on a green background.
Patch concept created by Meryl Peterhans

Met Zeke the Wonderdog

Embroidered orange patch reading "Met Zeke the Wonder Dog" with a tan and white dog catching a frisbee with a green background.
Patch concept created by Meryl Peterhans

Explored Beal Botanical Garden

Embroidered patch with green and purple foliage with "Explored Beal Botanical Garden" with a green background.
Patch concept created by Meryl Peterhans

Studied abroad

Embroidered patch reading "Studied Abroad" on a gray roller luggage and various flags on a green background.
Patch concept created by Meryl Peterhans

Did the Midnight Scream

Embroidered patch reading "Did the Midnight Scream" with a white loudspeaker with embroidered moon and stars on a green background.
Patch concept created by Meryl Peterhans

Ate at every dining hall

Embroidered patch reading "Ate at every dining hall" with a light green background and a black tray containing a bowl of food and utensil.
Patch concept created by Meryl Peterhans

Painted the rock

Embroidered patch reading "Painted the Rock" with a Spartan helmet on the Rock on a green background.
Patch concept created by Meryl Peterhans

Climbed Beaumont Tower

Embroidered patch reading "Climbed Beaumont Tower" with an image of the tower with green background.
Patch concept created by Meryl Peterhans

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