Class of 2021 Highlights

Read about Class of 2021 students across the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Institute of Agricultural Technology.

Class of 2021 Highlights

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.
MSU grad talks to the Class of 2021 about the importance of relationships

Published on May 4, 2021
CANR Outstanding Student Leadership nominee, Jessica Diaz, offers thoughts on how our communities support us and encourage our successes.
MSU grad reflects on time at MSU with the Class of 2021

Published on May 4, 2021
CANR Outstanding Student Leadership nominee, Holly Pummell, shares how goals and collective experiences helped shape her learning and Spartan journey while at Michigan State University.
MSU grad shares how the Class of 2021 is poised to make an impact

Published on May 3, 2021
CANR Outstanding Student Leadership awardee, Ashley Prince, talks to undergrads about resilience, empowerment and growth to help change the world for the better.
Songwen Zhang plans to use her Ph.D. degree to continue solving fruit production problems

Published on May 3, 2021
Songwen chose an advanced degree in horticulture because horticulture is a field where researchers can help feed the world with their scientific findings
Student follows in family’s construction footsteps

Published on April 13, 2021
Senior Sabrina Maniaci uses her knowledge, skills and opportunities at MSU to prepare for career as a project engineer following graduation.
MSU senior combines scientific background with interest in environmental policy and advocacy

Published on April 9, 2021
Angela Yuan switched majors to environmental studies and sustainability to better connect with her passion for conservation and water resources protection.
Forestry Student Spotlight – Lee Spangler

Published on April 1, 2021
Lee Spangler shares his passion on public education and the many benefits of forests.
Spartan siblings share passion for biosystems engineering

Published on March 26, 2021
Alicia and Ryan Ziegler use their biosystems engineering experiences at MSU to solve real-world problems in food, energy and the environment.
MSU agribusiness management student secures job before graduation

Published on March 16, 2021
Senior Aaron Fahrner accepts employment offer based on internship experiences, interdisciplinary studies at MSU and his background in agriculture.
IAT student follows family path in farming

Published on February 28, 2021
Agricultural operations program through the Institute of Agricultural Technology supports long-term plans to study agribusiness management at MSU.