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Michigan Turfgrass Foundation makes $1 million lead gift to Michigan State University to endow a chair in Turfgrass Pathology
Published on January 5, 2022
A $1 million gift from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation to the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) launches a $5 million campaign to endow the Joe Vargas Chair in Turfgrass Pathology. -
Spartans come together on Giving Tuesday to support CANR community
Published on December 7, 2021
Our CANR community had a successful Giving Tuesday raising more than $15,000 for various projects and programs representing the college, AgBioResearch and MSU Extension. -
Recent alum educates youth about STEM, plastics, and sustainability
Published on December 7, 2021
Evan Morton’s passion for research, teaching and sustainability shaped his time at MSU and his career trajectory. -
Lansing Area Agriculture and Natural Resources Club celebrates 80 years
Published on December 1, 2021
Established in 1941, the Lansing Area Agriculture and Natural Resources Club (LAANRC) celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2021. -
Gary Parsons’ gift supports research arthropod collection and the Bug House
Published on November 23, 2021
Parsons is sharing an unexpected gift to expand the capacity of the A.J. Cook Collection and bolster outreach at the MSU Bug House. -
During his horticulture career, Ren developed people, management, and business skills that could be used anywhere
Published on November 23, 2021
Ren Vande Guchte used his horticulture degree to work at and then eventually own an international flower bulb and perennial wholesale company. -
Welcome to our new arboretum manager
Published on November 23, 2021
You may have noticed a new face around the gardens, and if you haven’t, you can meet him right here! Brian Gayheart is our new Arboretum Manager. Finally, our seven acres of landscaped space has a manager of its own. We interviewed him here. -
Packaging alum combatting COVID-19 with product packaging
Published on November 23, 2021
Packaging alumna Maressa Sarto, now a packaging engineer for Pfizer, has worked on products to help COVID-19 patients. -
Alumnus finds study of entomology built a useful perspective for his medical career
Published on November 17, 2021
Dr. Mike Kates says learning to view insect pest management within a system prepared him to see his patients holistically. -
4-H Children's Gardens adds new breakfast garden
Published on November 3, 2021
To highlight the importance of starting the day off right, the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden now features a theme garden dedicated entirely to the first meal of the day.