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

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  MSU researcher establishing disease risk levels in low-flow plumbing fixtures

  Published on February 27, 2020
  Jade Mitchell, an associate professor in the Michigan State University Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is part of a project to reduce health hazards of low-flow water systems.

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  Meet Mike Tate: a visionary leader for 4-H, youth development

  Published on February 26, 2020
  Michael Tate, Michigan’s first African-American state 4-H director, helped shape the future of 4-H in Michigan.

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  Michigan State University women making a difference in global health

  Published on February 11, 2020
  Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering faculty prepare the next generation of biosystems engineers while advancing human health through disease detection and prevention.

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  MSU researcher fighting tuberculosis, other infectious diseases around the world

  Published on February 7, 2020
  Evangelyn Alocilja is a world-renowned scientist studying infectious disease detection and diagnosis.

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  Embracing diversity and cultivating success

  Published on February 1, 2020
  The Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources creates opportunity for all

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  MSU senior taps talents in wildlife management and public policy

  Published on November 25, 2019
  Charlie Booher uses his diverse experiences to develop a unique career path in fisheries and wildlife, conservation and social science.

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  MSU awarded grant to study renewable energy adoption in Michigan

  Published on November 18, 2019
  The National Science Foundation awarded Michigan State University close to $1 million over the next five years to study renewable energy options and adoption in tribal and non-tribal communities.

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  CANR Leadership and Inclusion Summit helps foster an inclusive culture

  Published on October 2, 2019
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion held a leadership and inclusion summit Sept. 23-24 to empower employees with tools to lead and support equity and diversity within this college and beyond.

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  International perspective and experiences support student growth at Michigan State University

  Published on September 23, 2019
  Quentin Tyler, associate dean and director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, shares how international experiences and perspectives provide opportunities for student growth.

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  MSU to commemorate the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw through campus events

  Published on September 17, 2019
  The MSU Native American Institute explains why the Treaty of Saginaw, acknowledgement of tribal land and listening to Native communities are important.

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  Two MSU students named MANRRS national officers

  Published on September 17, 2019
  Christián Henry, Micah Cuevas will serve as parliamentarian, vice president

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  MSU receives grant to support Indigenous and diverse populations studying geosciences

  Published on August 8, 2019
  The MSU Native American Institute and CANR Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion received National Science Foundation funding to develop resources that will support students in STEM disciplines.

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  Isaac Lartey values how he can impact others with a horticulture degree

  Published on August 2, 2019
  Isaac Lartey is pursuing a Ph.D in horticulture after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture with a specialization in crop science. His hometown is Accra, Ghana, and he is working under the direction of Dr. Haddish Melakeberhan.

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  Seven MSU MANRRS students brought home awards from annual conference in Kansas

  Published on April 30, 2019
  The MSU Chapter of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences brought home several awards and accolades at the 34th MANRRS Conference in April 2019.

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  FSHN students win competitions at 2019 MANRRS conference

  Published on April 12, 2019
  Two FSHN undergraduate students received first place awards in competitions at the 2019 MANRRS conference.

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  MSU uses NSF grant to increase awareness of STEM careers among Lansing high school students

  Published on March 11, 2019
  As part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Michigan State University is working directly with students in several Lansing School District high schools to raise awareness of STEM disciplines and university opportunities, including scholarships.

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  Advocating for representation and forming friendships

  Published on February 25, 2019
  Michigan State University forestry Ph.D. student Christián Henry shares how student organizations have helped MSU feel like home.

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  “We are all better off when everyone has opportunity”

  Published on February 21, 2019
  Dave Weatherspoon, professor in the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, shares how his experiences shaped him as a professor, mentor, and leader.

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  Eunice Foster: A trailblazer at MSU, in the Lansing community

  Published on February 11, 2019
  Eunice Foster was the first woman and remains the only African-American to earn tenure in Michigan State University's Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences.

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  Quentin Tyler: Cultivating diversity in CANR

  Published on February 4, 2019
  Quentin Tyler, Ph.D., CANR associate dean and director for diversity, equity and inclusion, details his passion for helping the community and improving the lives of the next generation.