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Gain career-ready skills through hands-on training and professional experience in the Institute of Agricultural Technology. Certificate programs are offered on the campus of Michigan State University, East Lansing and in partnership with several Michigan community colleges.
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Fall 2025 |
August 15, 2025 |
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Spring 2026 |
December 15, 2025 |
January 7, 2026 |
January 12, 2026 |
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Fall 2026 |
August 1, 2026 |
August 26, 2026 |
August 31, 2026 |
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MSU IAT Forest Technology Student Leann Shope Awarded 2026 Warren Suchovsky Scholarship
Published on June 3, 2026
IAT Forest Technology student, Leann Shope, has been named a 2026 Warren Suchovsky Scholarship recipient. -
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology partners with Kirtland Community College to expand Forest Technology Certificate program
Published on May 18, 2026
Newest Partnership Brings Career-Ready Forestry Education to north-central Michigan -
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology Celebrates 2026 Commencement
Published on May 6, 2026
MSU IAT proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during its Commencement Ceremony on March 29, 2026, at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing -
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology celebrates 2026 Commencement with keynote speaker Matthew Bernia
Published on May 5, 2026
Bernia serves in a workforce‑development role supporting hands‑on, career‑focused agricultural certificate programs delivered through Muskegon Community College -
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology honors Brian Gardner with Outstanding Faculty Award at commencement
Published on May 5, 2026
The Outstanding Faculty Award is presented annually to an instructor whose work exemplifies excellence in teaching, advising, and service -
Nathan Hawks selected as Institute of Agricultural Technology student speaker for commencement
Published on May 5, 2026
Hawks is a standout student in MSU’s horticulture and agricultural industries programs -
Institute of Agricultural Technology awards honorary certificate to Will Bristol of Nutrien Ag Solutions
Published on May 5, 2026
Each year, MSU IAT recognizes an individual from Michigan’s agriculture and natural resources community whose partnership and service have made a lasting impact on IAT students and programs -
Nicole Hollabaugh delivers student speech at Institute of Agricultural Technology Commencement
Published on May 5, 2026
Hollabaugh is an Agricultural Operations student through MSU IAT at Montcalm Community College, completing both her IAT Certificate and associate degree -
USDA Under Secretary visits MSU, tours new dairy facility
Published on April 9, 2026
USDA representatives visited MSU's new state-of-the-art Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center April 6. -
Cultivating Futures: The Impact of Connie Schwass
Published on March 31, 2026
After more than 35 years in education, Connie Schwass reflects on her time with IAT and West Shore, where she inspired students through curiosity, care, and hands-on learning—leaving behind a legacy rooted in impact and connection.