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CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

Published on April 26, 2022
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion announced the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on Apr. 21.
Tatter family makes gifts to MSU Entomology in memory of Jordan Tatter

Published on April 11, 2022
The family of Entomology alumnus “Jordie” Tatter has given three new contributions to the department totaling over $2 million.
Gift supports MSU entomology mission, education

Published on April 11, 2022
The $2.75M gift from Mary Tatter honors her passion for youth education and commemorates her late husband MSU alumnus Jordan Tatter, ’60 entomology.
Introducing the GW Bird Family Foundation for Environmentally Sound Agriculture

Published on April 8, 2022
Former students, colleagues and family of MSU Entomology Professor Emeritus George Bird are honoring his international commitment to environmentally sound agriculture with an award and grant organization.
Construction begins at MSU Entomology’s new Pollinator Performance Center

Published on April 6, 2022
The final building will bring together hives and honey extraction with classrooms and research labs.
Gallagher receives 2022 CANR Staff Dean's Award of Distinction

Published on April 6, 2022
Department of Entomology’s Linda Gallagher to receive 2022 CANR Staff Dean's Award of Distinction.
MSU Entomologists welcome arrival of samba wasp for biocontrol of invasive fruit fly

Published on March 24, 2022
Researchers hope the new biocontrol agent can be reared to help manage spotted- wing drosophila on Michigan fruit farms.
Dan Herms awarded 2022 Entomology Distinguished Alumnus Award

Published on March 15, 2022
Herms has built a distinguished career bridging the non-profit sector, academia and the corporate world.
Pandemic conditions created serendipity leading science teacher Kevin Postma to MSU

Published on March 8, 2022
Entomology graduate student Postma experienced a chain of events allowing him to teach science in Manistee while earning his PhD.
Rosenbaum receives 2022 CANR Distinguished Service Award

Published on February 28, 2022
Robin Rosenbaum will receive the 2022 CANR Distinguished Service Award during ANR Week.
Curiosity about insects drives this Entomology undergraduate student to share their excitement with others

Published on February 21, 2022
Nate Howder has packed a love of insects into a variety of experiences including volunteering at the Smithsonian and being a leader in reinvigorating the MSU Bug Club.
Pocket of paradise: A second case study of establishing large-scale prairie planting

Published on February 21, 2022
Creating a habitat to support biodiversity and ecological restoration in mid-Michigan.
An update on increasing the abundance of samurai wasps for biological control of brown marmorated stink bugs

Published on February 9, 2022
Redistribution efforts of an important natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs show signs of success. Over 27,000 samurai wasps have been reared and released across 34 sites in Michigan and we have a second year of evidence of overwintering success.
MSU Bug Club draws a crowd at Springticipation

Published on February 1, 2022
What’s it like to pack up Madagascar hissing cockroaches, tarantulas and other live specimens on a cold winter night so hundreds of people can meet them?
MSU Bug Club is drawing attention to the fascinating world of insects

Published on January 17, 2022
A group of undergraduate students at MSU are building a community centered around their passion for arthropods.