Congrats, Class of 2021!
Spartans in the CANR collaborate for the greater good to solve the world's most pressing problems. The Class of 2021 continues that legacy.
We celebrate you! Check out articles and upcoming videos on this website, and connect with us and each other online.
See and share congrats to the Class of 2021 on the CANR Class of 2021 KudoBoard.
Share photos in your cap and gown on social media using #MSUGrad21 and #CANRatMSU.
More information on 2021 commencment ceremonies can be found on the MSU Commencement website.
CELEBRATING UNDERGRADUATE & IAT STUDENTS
Spring 2021 CANR Celebration
CANR Dean Ron Hendrick and department chairs and directors acknowledge the accomplishments of the Class of 2021. The online CANR Celebration offers congrats to our graduating students following the MSU Commencement Ceremonies that were held on April 30, 2021.
CELEBRATING CANR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Spring 2021 CANR Celebration
CANR Dean Ron Hendrick and department chairs and directors celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2021. They acknowledge the challenges graduate students have faced, as well as their successes and resilience. MSU Graduate Student Commencement was streamed online on May 7, 2021.
2021 CANR Awards
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CANR distributes teaching awards to excellent faculty members, grad student
Published on May 6, 2021
The 2020-2021 teaching awards highlight excellence across the college, especially during a challenging academic year of remote learning and the COVID-19 pandemic. -
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources extends special recognitions for diversity, equity and inclusion
Published on May 5, 2021
Faculty and staff receive honors for their outstanding efforts supporting the CANR community. -
School of Packaging announces 2020-2021 student scholarship recipients
Published on May 4, 2021
The MSU School of Packaging awarded 82 student scholarships at its Virtual Packaging Banquet in April. -
Sarah Comstock named 2021 MSU Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of the Year
Published on April 21, 2021
Comstock, an assistant professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, is one of two university-wide recipients of the student-nominated award. -
2021 Bukovac Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Published on April 15, 2021
Songwen Zhang is selected for the Horticulture Department's 2021 Outstanding Graduate Student Honor.
Class of 2021 Highlights
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Genevieve O’Riley loves the hands-on experience of her degree program
Published on November 3, 2021
The best part of being a horticulture major is having class in the teaching greenhouses! -
4-H’er pursues IAT dairy management certificate
Published on October 25, 2021
Abigail VanDyk credits 4-H experiences for piquing her interest to further her education at Michigan State through the Institute of Agricultural Technology. -
Entrepreneurial electrical technology student pursuing career as electrical journeyman
Published on September 24, 2021
IAT student Brady Zettle hopes to not only become an electrical journeyman, his ultimate goal is to own an electrical business. -
Sustainable Parks, Recreation and Tourism degree supports student in the field of museum studies and informal education
Published on June 9, 2021
Adrian majored in sustainable parks, recreation and tourism and minored in museum studies to explore topics such as non-profit management and informal education. -
Graduating ESS student reflects on a recent internship and virtual classes
Published on May 10, 2021
Andrea Green majored in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. Her work in classes and internships has helped her prepare for graduate school and a future career in sustainability science.