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

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  Food science student connects studies with human health and safety

  Published on November 22, 2021
  MSU undergraduate Rajsri Raghunath wants to shape food policy and help make food labels accessible for everyone.

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  Packaging student finds true calling in packaging industry

  Published on November 18, 2021
  Undergraduate student Brian Forté looks forward to a career in packaging.

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  Airborne disease training videos for Spanish-speaking greenhouse workers

  Published on November 15, 2021
  Tools aimed at fulfilling pandemic preparedness training.

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  Ph.D. student takes interdisciplinary approach to fisheries and wildlife

  Published on November 2, 2021
  Kelly Kapsar’s research looks at the relationship between humans and their environment with a focus on wildlife conservation.

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  New endowment to educate students studying the built environment in the practice of feng shui and other cultures

  Published on October 21, 2021
  Alexander and Pauline Ho have established a new endowment for students enrolled in the School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) to learn about the built environment in other cultures including the classical feng shui philosophy.

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  Deyanira Nevárez Martínez, from URP, receives Emerging Poverty Scholar Fellowship from the Institute of Research on Poverty (IRP) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Published on October 19, 2021
  This fellowship provides support for the career development and success of promising emerging poverty scholars from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds.

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  Grad Spotlight: Thomas Keene

  Published on October 14, 2021
  Thomas is a third-year student in the dual Ph.D. program in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) and Economics.

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  MSU alum, philanthropist continues to advance MSU and CANR

  Published on October 12, 2021
  Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering alumnus, Larry P. Walker, Ph.D., is a true philanthropist, giving back his time, talent and treasure to advance Michigan State University.

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  Landscape Architecture Education and Experiences at MSU

  Published on October 11, 2021
  Jiajun Ni, BLA class of 2020, Landscape Architecture, School of Planning, Design, and Construction, shares his experiences at Michigan State University.

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  Dietetics student aspires to be a leader in the healthcare industry

  Published on October 6, 2021
  Student Madeline Marcero finds ways to serve and connect with others while at Michigan State University.

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  DEI Committee Ready for 2021-2022 Academic Year

  Published on October 5, 2021
  The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee supports students, faculty and staff in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.

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  Jael Tombaugh and Maezie Nettleton receive 2021 MSU Extension Key Partner Award

  Published on September 30, 2021
  During the annual Fall Extension Conference held virtually on Sept. 28, MSU Extension honored Jael Tombaugh and Maezie Nettleton for their significant diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts for MSU Extension 4-H.

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  Elischer and Rivetto receive MSU Extension Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Award

  Published on September 30, 2021
  Melissa Elischer and Laurie Rivetto were honored for their work in LGBTQIA+ programming during the annual Fall Extension Conference held virtually on Sept. 28.

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  Dr. Steve van Nocker enjoys the diversity of people on campus

  Published on September 27, 2021
  Professor says the intellectual and experiential melting pot at MSU allows us to view and approach scientific questions from many different angles.

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  Prabhjot Kaur is a Ph.D. student studying genetic mechanisms of plant development in Petunia and Stevia

  Published on September 27, 2021
  She loves studying and researching at MSU because it provides her access to quality research resources and allows her to work with colleagues with similar and diverse research interests.

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  Forestry doctoral student finds niche in academia, research and mentoring

  Published on September 24, 2021
  Ph.D. candidate Christián Henry enjoys mentoring youth and researching sustainable bioproducts.

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  Landscape architecture student looks to make a difference through environmental design

  Published on September 23, 2021
  Undergraduate Anhad Viswanath is inspired by creating outdoor settings that enable people to engage with their natural surroundings.

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  Black Farmers Fund launched in Washtenaw County

  Published on September 20, 2021
  The Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund is a coalition of non-profits, farmers and community members who aim to build a more equitable food system by investing in the region’s Black farmers.

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  Two Michigan 4-H’ers win Invisalign ChangeMakers awards for outstanding community contributions

  Published on August 26, 2021
  Huron County 4-H’er Addy Stuever Battel and Eaton County 4-H’er Jael Tombaugh rewarded for their selfless efforts.

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  New trail makes nature more accessible at the MSU Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center

  Published on August 25, 2021
  Generous gifts make ADA-accessible trail possible