The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association (CANRAA) promotes and supports the CANR.
The CANRAA does the following:
- Fosters a fraternal spirit among the alumni of the CANR;
- Promotes and supports the CANR among current and prospective students, fellow alumni and other stakeholders of the college;
- Offers opportunities to network with and learn from our outstanding faculty and other alumni; and
- Supports CANR students through the Distinguished Undergraduate Scholarships program.
Still have some questions? Contact Faith Brooks-Mason.
Alumni Stories
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Horticulture alum is now the director of the Alaska Botanical Garden
Published on January 5, 2022
As a leader in public horticulture, Mike Monterusso has a satisfying career that also allows him to dig in the dirt when needed. -
Student furthers education for a future career in equine industry
Published on December 7, 2021
Abigayle Holland’s volunteer experience at a horse rescue helped her decide to further her equine education through the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology. -
Entomology doctoral student blends interests to pursue career as a climate change scientist and outreach educator
Published on December 1, 2021
In addition to researching climate change and plant communities, Ph.D. student Elizeth Cinto Mejía enjoys outreach and science education with K-12 students, teachers and other educators she admires. -
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. -
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.
Upcoming Events
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Mar 11
ANR Awards Program
March 11, 2022 11:00AM – 12:15PM Online via Zoom
Join us in celebrating our outstanding CANR alumni, faculty, supporters and those who have made outstanding contributions to Michigan agriculture and natural resources.
Featured In the News
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Diversity Spotlight: Ernest Wong
Published on May 10, 2021 by College of Social Science
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Alumni in Action (Celia Salmon): Celebrating AFA's 25th Anniversary
Published on April 28, 2021 by Agriculutre Future of America (AFA)
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Pollinating the next generation
Published on March 25, 2021 by Our Impact, MSU University Advancement
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New Hampshire NRCS Employee Nationally Recognized as Early Career Grazing Conservationist of the Year
Published on January 13, 2021 by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service New Hampshire
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MSU and AFRE alum Will Bristol to lead Michigan State Horticultural Society
Published on November 20, 2020 by Fruit Growers News