News

Michigan Conservation Stewards Program returns in 2026 with six regional cohorts

Published on June 2, 2026
Join one of six learning cohorts for eight weeks of hybrid learning, field experiences and hands-on stewardship grounded in 20 years of community impact.
MSU AgBioResearch Director George Smith stepping down in August to become dean at University of Arizona

Published on June 1, 2026
Smith has been the AgBioResearch director since 2021.
Community scientists are documenting aquatic invasive species in Michigan using iNaturalist

Published on June 1, 2026
Your lake or stream visit can turn into meaningful data.
Steelhead stocking connects Spartans to the Red Cedar River

Published on May 19, 2026
MSU community members gathered along the Red Cedar River on April 28 for a steelhead stocking. Hosted by the MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club and Michigan DNR partners, the event highlighted fish stocking efforts in Michigan waterways.
Fellowship focus: Maison Fellowship advances raptor research in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

Published on May 12, 2026
Funding from the Joseph Laurence Maison Fellowship is powering Fisheries and Wildlife graduate student Nick Alioto’s research on the migratory behavior of red-tailed hawks in Michigan.
MSU researchers receive $148K NSF grant to create wetlands partnership

Published on May 12, 2026
Project will focus on developing education plans and activities related to wetlands that address community needs and increase participants’ scientific literacy and engagement.
Fellowship Focus: Ambrose Pattullo Fund empowers creative storytelling

Published on May 1, 2026
Department of Community Sustainability graduate student Tyler Swanson was recently awarded the Ambrose Pattullo Graduate Fellowship for his short story “The Way Through.”
Stewart receives 2026 Spirit of CANR Award

Published on April 23, 2026
Rose Stewart, of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, will receive the 2026 Spirit of CANR Award on May 6 during the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception.
CANR honors 2026 You Belong Here Champions

Published on April 23, 2026
LaQuan Mack, DeShae Dillard, Olivia Spagnuolo, Ph.D., Ingrid Aguayo Fuentealba, Ph.D., and Rebecca Wetzel will be honored as the 2026 CANR You Belong Here Champion Award recipients during the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 6.
Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper

Published on April 23, 2026
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest.
CANR honors 2026 Global Scholars in Research

Published on April 23, 2026
The CANR has named Mar Mancha-Cisneros, Ph.D., Asia Dowtin, Ph.D. and Mahsa Adib, Ph.D., as the 2026 Global Scholars in Research. The scholars will be honored during the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 6.
CANR honors departments, units with Culture, Access and Belonging badges

Published on April 23, 2026
The CANR and the Office of Culture, Access and Belonging will honor the Culture, Access and Belonging Badge Award recipients during the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 6.
Honoring impact: Alumnus celebrates the legacy of Dr. Niles R. Kevern through scholarship support

Published on April 21, 2026
Alumnus Rob Elliott’s recent gift to the Kevern Undergraduate Scholarship pays tribute to a personal mentor and visionary leader in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife.
2026 Fisheries and Wildlife Excellence Award

Published on April 20, 2026
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is pleased to announce the 2026 award winners for its FW Excellence Award. Congratulations to all award winners for their outstanding contributions to the department!
Fisheries and Wildlife 2026 Graduate Fellowship Award Winners

Published on April 16, 2026
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is pleased to announce the 2026 award winners for its graduate fellowships. Congratulations to all award winners for this amazing accomplishment!