Alumni & Friends

Through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, some of the best minds on the planet tackle real-world problems, crafting solutions that have impact around the world. Strategic initiatives focus on compelling issues such as food safety and security, water quality, biofuels and improved health and nutrition – finding ways to use the world’s resources to the best and most sustainable benefit of the Earth and its people.

Meeting these challenges head on is hard work. It requires dedication and perseverance. It also requires your help.

Private support from alumni, friends and stakeholders plays a vital role ensuring CANR remains at the forefront of research, teaching and discovery.

$47M gift propels School of Packaging into a new era 

Published April 7, 2026

Alumni & Donor News

Longtime Michigan dairy leader Doug Chapin encourages dairy farmers to invest in new MSU facility

Published on July 21, 2026
The Michigan Milk Producers Association is promoting two producer-led fundraising campaigns to support the new MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center.
MSU Extension internships offer a classroom the size of Michigan

Published on July 20, 2026
From the Upper Peninsula to the Motor City, MSU Extension’s statewide reach gives students the type of experience that few internships can match.
Dr. Brian Via to lead MSU School of Packaging into a new era

Published on July 13, 2026
Incoming MSU School of Packaging director brings a multidisciplinary perspective to the world’s leading packaging program.
Partnership drives turfgrass excellence at MSU

Published on June 10, 2026
A longstanding partnership with Spartan Turf Products advances research and education at the MSU Turfgrass Management Program.
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.