News
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$47M gift propels School of Packaging into a new era
Published on April 7, 2026
A historic $47M gift from Chuck and Jackie Frasier — the largest in the history of the top-ranked School of Packaging — is poised to redefine the global landscape of packaging education and research for generations to come. -
CANR faculty bring packaging systems and decision modeling to Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit
Published on March 24, 2026
Two CANR faculty members, Steven Gray and Euihark Lee, are bringing hands-on expertise to the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, a collaboration between Apple and MSU helping small and midsize businesses adopt advanced manufacturing technologies. -
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Announces 2026 ANR Award Recipients
Published on March 4, 2026
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources recognized leaders in agriculture and natural resources for their accomplishments and service at the 2026 ANR Awards ceremony. -
Life Cycle Assessment of Compostable and Conventional Coated Paper Plate Production and Disposal in the United States
Published on February 16, 2026
LCA of coated paper plates finds that ionized PBAT (P35/P36) can cut climate impacts vs LDPE/acrylic when coating is reduced, and plates are composted or recycled at 93.6%, improving landfill diversion despite higher coating-production impacts. -
Chuck and Jackie Frasier honored with 2026 CANR Dean's Pinnacle of Excellence Award
Published on February 11, 2026
The couple will receive the 2026 CANR Dean's Pinnacle of Excellence Award during the ANR Awards on Friday, February 27. -
Plastipak Processing Lab unveiled at the MSU School of Packaging
Published on January 26, 2026
Leaders from the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the School of Packaging and Plastipak, Inc. gathered on Friday, January 23 to unveil the Plastipak Processing Lab.
In the News
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Medical Packaging Expert Wins First Honor Award
Published on March 13, 2020 by Packaging Digest
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Packaging experts aim for sustainability, improvements
Published on March 3, 2020 by Produce Market Guide
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Packaging experts aim for sustainability, improvements
Published on March 3, 2020
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Thinking beyond the box: MSU a leader in packaging science
Published on February 5, 2020 by MSU Today
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Intelligent.com Ranks Michigan State University Among the Top Certificate Degree Programs
Published on January 22, 2020 by Intelligent.com
Events
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Apr 16
2026 CANR Digital Accessibility Sessions
April 16, 2026 – April 22, 2026 Zoom
Join us for the CANR Digital Accessibility Session
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Apr 23
School of Packaging Seminar: Dr. Jonghun (Jay) Park
April 23, 2026 3:00PM – 4:00PM School of Packaging Room 120
The Packaging–Product Waste Trade-off in Sustainable Packaging Design
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