Oct. 12, 2026
The week in photos: Oct. 4–11, 2026
Curly mimosa tree pods bring an autumnal vibe to the entrance of the MSU Main Library. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Amy Guskiewicz and President Guskiewicz greeted Spartans as they led the Homecoming parade. The Homecoming parade is part of a larger Spartan tradition each year, welcoming members of the MSU community near and far to return to campus and celebrate their Spartan pride. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Members of the Capital Area Transportation Authority brought energy, bubbles and a bus to the Homecoming parade. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A participant in the 2026 Homecoming parade uses a bubble blower to create a magical effect along Grand River Avenue. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Members of the MSU Alumni Band brought Spartan spirit and sound to their float in the Homecoming parade. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Forty years after winning the Men’s Hockey National Championship, members of the 1986 men’s hockey team joined President Guskiewicz for a Homecoming reunion at halftime in Spartan Stadium. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Members of the 1976 MSU women’s softball team joined President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., and Athletic Director Dan Bartholomae at halftime during the Homecoming game to commemorate 50 years since their Women’s Softball National Championship win. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
The first colors of autumn are beginning to appear on campus, with vibrant reds, oranges and yellows appearing on some of MSU’s more than 20,000 trees. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
The annual Drawing Marathon, hosted by MSU’s Department of Art, Art History and Design, was held Sept. 30. The marathon is a free event that featured hands-on art activities, live models, music and drawing opportunities for participants of all experience levels. Due to rain this year, the event was moved inside to Kresge Art Center. Photo by Ryan Frederick.
A Spartan passes by a perfectly coordinated cloud of magenta blooms on an early October day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Participants in the Michigan chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects’ annual conference explored MSU’s unique architecture through a Sketch Walk, drawing inspiration from Beaumont Tower and other campus landmarks. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Curly mimosa tree pods bring an autumnal vibe to the entrance of the MSU Main Library. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Amy Guskiewicz and President Guskiewicz greeted Spartans as they led the Homecoming parade. The Homecoming parade is part of a larger Spartan tradition each year, welcoming members of the MSU community near and far to return to campus and celebrate their Spartan pride. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
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