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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.
Spring 2026 Featured Undergraduate: Dan Stanley

Published on May 28, 2026
Meet Dan Stanley, an undergraduate student studying entomology at MSU.
Spring 2026 Featured Graduate Student: Martín Brubaker Salcedo

Published on May 28, 2026
Meet Martín Brubaker Salcedo, a master's student studying entomology at MSU.
Undergrad to Post-Doc: Meet Anne Johnson

Published on May 27, 2026
Anne Johnson is an MSU Entomology alum whose path brought her back to MSU Entomology as a postdoctoral researcher studying biological control and emerald ash borer parasitoids.
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2026 field days across Michigan

Published on May 20, 2026
Statewide events will showcase MSU research and connect producers, landowners and industry professionals throughout the year.
Six Legged Saturday to host local author at Bug House

Published on May 12, 2026
Six Legged Saturday will bring hands-on insect activities and a special guest story time with local author Amy L. Dua to the Bug House on May 16, coinciding with the East Lansing Art Festival for a full day of family-friendly fun around town.
Etymology in Entomology

Published on May 11, 2026
What's in a name? Scientific names bring clarity, consistency – and even a little fun – to the way scientists study and talk about the natural world.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program offers Core Review training for pesticide applicators

Published on May 5, 2026
New pesticide safety training service offers 4-hour Core Review sessions to support pesticide applicator certification preparation and provide up to 4 RUP recertification credits.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program launches new self-paced Field Crop Pest Management course

Published on April 30, 2026
MSU's Pesticide Safety Education Program has launched a new self-paced online Field Crop Pest Management course to help Michigan pesticide applicators earn RUP recertification credits or prepare for the Category 1A certification exam.
Van Timmeren receives 2026 CANR Excellence in Research Performance and Support Award

Published on April 23, 2026
Steve Van Timmeren, of the Department of Entomology, will receive the 2026 CANR Excellence in Research Performance and Support Award at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 6.
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.
Benbow receives 2026 CANR Research Career Award

Published on April 23, 2026
M. Eric Benbow, Ph.D., of the Departments of Entomology and Osteopathic Medical Specialties, will be honored with the 2026 CANR Research Career Award 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.
MSU Entomology Names First Tatter Fellow

Published on April 21, 2026
MSU’s Department of Entomology has named Shelley Linder Spotts the first recipient of the Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship for her applied research on improving biological control in greenhouses.
New pesticide decision website for apple growers

Published on April 17, 2026
The free “MI Fruit Decision” website contains decision making tools for apple growers to improve pest management programs using data from many years of MSU pesticide efficacy trials.