You Belong Here Articles

Grad Spotlight: Camila Alvayay-Torrejon

Published on November 16, 2020
Camila is a second-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.
Michigan’s Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Build a Connected System to Serve Tribal Communities

Published on November 13, 2020
In 2018, NIFA awarded the two-year, $200,000 MILES grant to Bay Mills Community College and MSU Extension to help continue to build a foundation of connection, collaboration and learning between Michigan’s four land grant colleges and universities.
Fulfilling a family legacy

Published on October 6, 2020
Dionardo Pizaña has spent two decades as a diversity, equity and inclusion specialist for Michigan State University Extension, fulfilling a family legacy of work in this area.
Building diversity, equity, and inclusion capacity for extension educators across the United States

Published on September 30, 2020
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Extension are collaborating in Michigan and nationwide to better serve BIPOC students, community members and colleagues.
Katie James: Committed to change

Published on September 25, 2020
Katie James, research administrator and graduate secretary in the Michigan State University Department of Forestry, is committed to educating herself and others about diversity, equity and inclusion.
Mary Hausbeck: An advocate for students

Published on September 25, 2020
Mary Hausbeck, University Distinguished Professor in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, draws on her early experience as a graduate student at MSU to support current students.
Empowering minorities through academic and career advancement

Published on September 25, 2020
Michigan State University is home to the founding chapter of MANRRS, an organization dedicated to increasing the minority representation in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences.
Gary Roloff: Increasing academic opportunities

Published on September 25, 2020
Gary Roloff, professor in the Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, sees diversity, equity and inclusion as critical to developing effective leaders in STEM.
Jill Cruth: Creating a sense of belonging

Published on September 25, 2020
Jill Cruth, academic program coordinator in the Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, is committed to making students feel welcome and offering personal and professional support.
Taking steps to use the MSU Land Acknowledgement more broadly

Published on September 23, 2020
Understanding the history of the land that MSU resides on is part of an ongoing journey toward diversity, equity and inclusion.
MSU entomologist leads training for Latino/a farmers, receives new $600K USDA grant

Published on September 23, 2020
MSU's La Cosecha (a Spanish word for harvest) program, which provides training for first- and next-generation Latino/a farmers in Michigan, has received a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
A meaningful conversation with the creator of CANR’s ‘You Belong Here’ campaign

Published on September 22, 2020
A question-and-answer session with Shedra Rakestraw, who was the interim assistant director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for CANR from February 2020 to September 2020.
Personifying the mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Published on September 22, 2020
Quentin Tyler, associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, focuses on celebrating differences, cultivating community.
Spanish-language videos help dairy farms prevent COVID-19 spread

Published on September 22, 2020
MSU Extension team responds to crisis in Michigan
CSUS student seeks to support tourism in Jamaica

Published on September 17, 2020
Doctoral student came to MSU for interdisciplinary program studying tourism, land management and conservation practices.
MSU, Tribal Nations, others partnering on hemp variety trials

Published on September 16, 2020
Seeking to identify genetics, management practices to support Michigan farmers
CANR names special advisor to assist with faculty affairs

Published on September 15, 2020
Fisheries and wildlife faculty member will support culture and belonging for college reappointment, promotion, tenure and faculty development.
Partnership between MSU, Sault Tribe encourages tribe members to consider pursuing natural resources careers

Published on September 15, 2020
A collaboration between Michigan State University and the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians is preparing tribal members to join the fisheries and wildlife management field through a graduate program.
MSU awarded grant to expand career education opportunities in food, agriculture, and natural resources fields

Published on September 1, 2020
This three year effort will support urban Michigan students and teachers through the development of food, agriculture, and natural resources curricula and five Jr. MANRRS chapters.
ODEI Library Lending Spotlight: Talking to Strangers

Published on August 31, 2020
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion recommends the book, "Talking to Strangers," by Malcolm Gladwell.