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First-generation college Latina Alondra Alvizo named CANR Outstanding Student Leader

Published on April 24, 2018
Faculty members, academic advisers and club advisers nominated 10 seniors for the 2018 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) Outstanding Student Leader Award.
Jordan named chair of Department of Community Sustainability

Published on March 7, 2018
Dr. Rebecca Jordan has been named chair of the Department of Community Sustainability in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University.
Flint water crisis: Hearing the community's concerns

Published on February 22, 2018
Steven Gray, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Community Sustainability, conducted a series of sessions in which Flint residents could share their concerns and ideas for potential solutions.
MSU student wins National FFA public speaking event

Published on November 7, 2017
Adrian Schunk, Michigan Future Farmers of American president and Michigan State University freshman, won the Prepared Speech Contest at the National FFA Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event Friday.
MSU professor selected to receive grant focused on the future of farming

Published on October 10, 2017
Professor Matt Raven has been awarded over $150,000 by the the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Larkins Accepts Center Director Position

Published on August 30, 2017
Dr. Michelle Larkins (CSUS Ph.D, 2017) has accepted a position as Director of the Center for a Sustainable Society at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.
The Alliance for African Partnership

Published on August 30, 2017
The Alliance for African Partnership is a new initiative at Michigan State University that will develop a collaborative and cross-disciplinary platform for addressing today’s global challenges.
MASFRIJOL eyes long-term sustainability in its final year

Published on August 21, 2017
The need to ensure that farmers have affordable, quality seed to plant is critical to the success of MASFRIJOL as the project nears its completion.
CSUS Announces New Endowed Award for PhD Students

Published on August 21, 2017
New endowment will fund a graduate teaching assistantship in the department.
The pest and the quest for an aromatic, smooth-tasting cup of brew

Published on June 13, 2017
BHEARD scholar Joseph Bigirimana began his investigation into the causes of potato taste defect in African coffee beans when he won a competitive grant worth $20,000 in 2014.
CANR's Excellence in Teaching Award Winners 2017

Published on May 17, 2017
The Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources presented Jade Mitchell, Corey Higley, and Matt Raven Excellence in Teaching Awards during its Spring Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month.
Mellor named outstanding agriscience teacher

Published on February 25, 2017
The Agriscience Teacher of the Year Award will be presented to David K. Mellor.
Mellor named Outstanding Agriscience Teacher

Published on February 20, 2017
The Agriscience Teacher of the Year Award will be presented to David K. Mellor.
Ryan Vroegindewey, CSUS PhD Student, Receives Environmental Documentary Film Making Grant

Published on February 6, 2017
Ryan Vroegindewey, CSUS PhD Student, Receives Environmental Documentary Film Making Grant
Talitha Pam, CSUS MS-A student, Wins First Place for Essay in OISS Essay Contest

Published on December 15, 2016
Talitha Pam, CSUS MS-A student, Wins First Place for Essay in OISS Essay Contest
Giving TUEsday campaign to raise funds for CANR Student Club Grants

Published on November 29, 2016
Did participation in a student club enhance your MSU experience? This year's #GivingTUEsday campaign in the college is to raise $5,000 to support Student Club Grants through the CANR Alumni Association.
Richardson named to EPA board

Published on October 11, 2016
Dr. Robert B. Richardson is an ecological economist and Associate Professor in the Department of Community Sustainability.
Hamm tapped to lead CANR’s Community Sustainability

Published on August 23, 2016
Mike Hamm has been named interim chairperson of the Department of Community Sustainability in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). His appointment was effective Aug. 17.
Eben Ansah, CSUS MS-A student, Studies Cocoa Certification Program in West Africa

Published on August 22, 2016
Eben Ansah features on the The Food Fix Podcast
Dr. Sarah Nicholls featured on WalletHub.com

Published on July 12, 2016
Professor Sarah Nicholls was featured in a WalletHub study examining 2016's best summer travel destinations.