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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.
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.
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.
Two MSU students named MANRRS national officers

Published on September 17, 2019
Christián Henry, Micah Cuevas will serve as parliamentarian, vice president
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
CSUS graduate student awarded 2019 Excellence in Diversity Award

Published on January 14, 2019
Congratulations to Obafemi Elegbede for receiving an Excellence in Diversity Award!
Enhancing dairy farm performance through a focus on calf health

Published on January 1, 2019
One area that needs more attention is calf health, according to Angel Abuelo, assistant professor in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine.
Using research to build urban forests with resilience & city planning in mind

Published on January 1, 2019
Asia Dowtin uses what she knows about how different tree species function in urban environments to help cities plan resilient greenspaces for the future.
MSU awarded $160K USDA grant to expand career opportunities in forestry, natural resources

Published on December 11, 2018
A grant supporting diversity, equity and inclusion along with workforce development will help fund the Multicultural Scholars Program within the MSU Department of Forestry.