ANS Alumni & Friends News

MSU dairy science alum establishes discretionary endowment for animal science

Published on May 10, 2022
MSU dairy science alum William (Bill) Oswalt has established a new endowment to provide discretionary support for the MSU Department of Animal Science.
Nominate the 2022 Dairy Farm of the Year

Published on June 25, 2021
The MSU Department of Animal Science invites nominations for the Dairy Farm of the Year by October 15.
CANR Alumni Association announces 2021 scholarship recipients

Published on June 23, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.
Gonzenbach receives 2021 CANR Outstanding Alumni Award

Published on February 16, 2021
Max Gonzenbach will receive the 2021 CANR Outstanding Alumni Award during ANR Month.
MSU alum shares what it means to be a Spartan

Published on November 17, 2020
Animal science and vet medicine alum Bethany Myers recalls how student research and scholarship support enabled her to achieve academic and professional success.
2020 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced

Published on March 26, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.
A love of horses inspires gift to MSU

Published on December 11, 2019
Michigan State alumna Ruth Sotak has loved horses since she was a child. After becoming a horse enthusiast as an adult and learning of the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center, she has included MSU in her estate plans.
Michigan State Seeks 2020 Dairy Farmer of the Year Nominations

Published on August 29, 2019
The 2020 award will be presented at the Michigan Dairy Industry Awards Banquet on February 7.
Adam Wiles is recipient of Velmar Green Endowed Scholarship from the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation for 2018-19

Published on August 21, 2019
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology graduate set to pursue dairy career
2018-2019 Year in Review

Published on June 14, 2019
View a video or browse a PDF file: A sampling of highlights and activities from 2018/2019 in the Department of Animal Science.
Stan Moore receives Outstanding Alumni Award

Published on February 21, 2019
Stan Moore receives Outstanding Alumni Award at ANR Week 2019.
ANS Faculty Highlighted in 2018 M-AAA Legislative Summary

Published on February 6, 2019
See what some of our faculty are up to!
2019 Dairy Farmer of the Year

Published on January 24, 2019
Blaine and Kim Baker of Bakerlads Farms in Lenawee County are recognized for their accomplishments and passion for the dairy industry.
Michigan State seeks 2019 Dairy Farmer of the Year nominations

Published on August 27, 2018
The 2019 award will be presented at the Michigan Dairy Industry Awards Banquet on Feb. 8.
Farm to Table Dinner at MSU Tollgate Farm to feature local food prepared by chef and MSU alumnus Jeff Rose

Published on July 23, 2018
Michigan State University alumnus and accomplished chef Jeff Rose is donating his services for the Farm to Table Dinner event at the MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center.
MSU Tollgate Farm to host Farm to Table Dinner Aug. 25

Published on July 10, 2018
Michigan State University alumni and friends of MSU Tollgate Farm are invited to the first MSU Tollgate Farm to Table Dinner.
Former Animal Science Chair Honored

Published on August 18, 2017
Dr. Maynard Hogberg was honored with the Headliner Award by the Livestock Publication Council at the Ag Media Summit.
2018 Dairy Farmer of Year Nomination Open

Published on August 9, 2017
Nominations for the 2018 Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Farmer of the Year Award are currently being accepted by the MSU Department of Animal Science.
Alvin Thelen honored by the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation for his service to the dairy industry

Published on July 19, 2017
Alvin J. Thelen was honored in April for his many decades of contributions to the dairy industry through his involvement in developing one of the nation’s first computer systems for recording dairy production records.
Francis and Wilma Trierweiler honored by the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation for their contributions to the dairy industry

Published on July 19, 2017
Francis and Wilma Trierweiler were honored in April for their dedication and love of God, family, farm and community.