College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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  MSU leaders share new diversity directions in higher education and extension

  Published on July 20, 2021
  Jabbar R. Bennett, Ph.D., and Quentin Tyler, Ph.D., were recently interviewed about importance of diversity, equity and inclusion across Michigan State University.

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  From Mexico to MSU, one graduate student’s journey to a career in entomology

  Published on July 20, 2021
  Omar Alejandro Posos-Parra had a love for insects early on in life, so when he decided to study entomology at MSU, driving over 2,000 miles to do so didn’t deter him.

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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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  MSU student plans to establish urban gardens in major cities

  Published on July 15, 2021
  Kenneth Matthews is a senior in Horticulture where he pursues his passion for plants.

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  MSU-led group aims to improve health outcomes of low-income communities

  Published on July 12, 2021
  The Global Alliance for Rapid Diagnostics, led by MSU researcher Evangelyn Alocilja, brings together researchers from around the world to help make technologies affordable and accessible to those who need them most.

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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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  MSU Extension awarded Platinum DEI badge

  Published on June 22, 2021
  This top award recognizes work done in the space of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the 2019-2020 academic year.

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  New online nutrition class in American Sign Language

  Published on June 15, 2021
  Eat Healthy Be Active in American Sign Language is a video-based nutrition class with live support as needed for SNAP-Ed participants.

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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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  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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  Landscape architecture student combines science with design

  Published on May 18, 2021
  Student Claire Schleusener is interested in creating ecologically stable spaces help support connections with the natural world.

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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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  Biosystems engineering Ph.D. student receives national award for science communication efforts

  Published on May 11, 2021
  Chelsie Boodoo, a doctoral student in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, has been honored by the Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society for her research and outreach activities.

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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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  College of Agriculture and Natural Resources extends special recognitions for diversity, equity and inclusion

  Published on May 5, 2021
  Faculty and staff receive honors for their outstanding efforts supporting the CANR community.

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  Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Georgios Arseniou

  Published on May 5, 2021
  Georgios Arseniou, Ph.D. candidate, focuses on understanding the structure and function of urban forests which provide various socioeconomic and ecological services to human societies.

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  MSU grad talks to the Class of 2021 about the importance of relationships

  Published on May 4, 2021
  CANR Outstanding Student Leadership nominee, Jessica Diaz, offers thoughts on how our communities support us and encourage our successes.

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  Songwen Zhang plans to use her Ph.D. degree to continue solving fruit production problems

  Published on May 3, 2021
  Songwen chose an advanced degree in horticulture because horticulture is a field where researchers can help feed the world with their scientific findings

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  MSU grad shares how the Class of 2021 is poised to make an impact

  Published on May 3, 2021
  CANR Outstanding Student Leadership awardee, Ashley Prince, talks to undergrads about resilience, empowerment and growth to help change the world for the better.

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  Student follows in family’s construction footsteps

  Published on April 13, 2021
  Senior Sabrina Maniaci uses her knowledge, skills and opportunities at MSU to prepare for career as a project engineer following graduation.