College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Community Sustainability

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  Community Sustainability faculty awarded over $400,000 for systems-thinking research

  Published on July 23, 2021
  Steven Gray and Rebecca Jordan were awarded over $400,000 for research on innovative ways to teach systems-thinking and perspective-taking with mental models.

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  MSU student shares a day of work at an MSU Extension urban agriculture research center

  Published on July 15, 2021
  Lauren Sawyer shares her observations and experiences as the summer 2021 intern at the MSU-Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning, and Innovation (DPFLI), reflecting on the opportunities she has had to learn about agriculture and the city of Detroit.

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  Shannon Stemaly: Engaging the public in sustainability outreach and policy

  Published on July 14, 2021
  Shannon is a MSU Glassen Scholar whose summer internship with the Michigan DNR is supporting public education on natural resources and record-keeping for chronic wasting disease.

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  Gratitude to Mike Hamm and Lessons from His Career

  Published on July 1, 2021
  Mike Hamm, C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture in the Department of Community Sustainability and founding director of the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems retired from MSU on June 30, 2021.

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  Center for PFAS Research Faculty Spotlight: Rebecca Jordan

  Published on July 1, 2021
  Dr. Rebecca Jordan research examines citizen science as an environmental and PFAS management tool.

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  MSU Extension launches new Bilingual Farm Business Management Course

  Published on June 27, 2021
  The United States Department of Agriculture’s North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center has awarded MSU Extension funding for an innovative new course that meeds the needs of producers.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Gratitude and best wishes to Dr. Patricia Norris

  Published on June 2, 2021
  After 25 years as a member of our MSU community, Patricia Norris retired in May 2021.

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  Pursuing environmental justice through scholarship and fighting for a more just future

  Published on May 24, 2021
  CSUS faculty Dr. Phil Warsaw shares about his journey to MSU and passion for translating research to real change for environmental justice.

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  CSUS alumna spotlight: Deepa Iyer

  Published on May 24, 2021
  Deepa shares what makes her work as a farmer and educator meaningful.

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  Reducing campus carbon emissions with MSU trees

  Published on May 21, 2021
  The MSU Sustainable Wood Recovery Initiative (SWRI) program reduced campus carbon dioxide emissions by 50.15 metric tons between 2015-2017.

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  CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

  Published on May 11, 2021
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources recognizes diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by departments and units during the 2019-2020 academic year through a new badge ranking.

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  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.

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  Student view: Community engagement in a pandemic

  Published on May 3, 2021
  Many things have changed because of the pandemic, but not the importance of community engagement. Community engagement has the ability to reconnect us all during a time when a helping hand or friendly face is appreciated.

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  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.

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  Continuing a family legacy of agricultural education

  Published on April 7, 2021
  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education student Makenna Schwass shares about her passion for agriculture and her family’s history at MSU.

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  SPDC student receives 2021 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award

  Published on April 5, 2021
  Recent grad Ashley Prince studied construction management and helped form the Professional Women Builders student organization while at MSU.

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  Paul Ojo Awarded C.S. Mott Predoctoral Fellowship in Sustainable Agriculture.

  Published on March 11, 2021
  Paul Ojo was selected to receive a C.S. Mott Predoctoral Fellowship in Sustainable Agriculture. This is a three-year award beginning in January 2021

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  CSUS student follows his passion for the environment

  Published on March 2, 2021
  Studying environmental studies and sustainability sets students up for green careers, including having an impact in areas of policy and climate change.