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Campaign to rejuvenate the MSU Japanese Garden gains momentum

Published on April 22, 2026
Donations will be used to make critical structural repairs, ensuring this tranquil community space remains available for future generations to enjoy.
Honoring impact: Alumnus celebrates the legacy of Dr. Niles R. Kevern through scholarship support

Published on April 21, 2026
Alumnus Rob Elliott’s recent gift to the Kevern Undergraduate Scholarship pays tribute to a personal mentor and visionary leader in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visits MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center

Published on April 16, 2026
Visit included a tour of the newly opened dairy research facility, a roundtable discussion with local farmers and stakeholders and a press conference announcing new USDA grant funding for specialty crops.
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight - Nicole Sevrey

Published on April 15, 2026
Nicole Sevrey (’06, Department of Community Sustainability) currently serves on the CANR Alumni Executive Board as an at-large member representing Michigan Farm Bureau.
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight - Sarah King

Published on April 14, 2026
Sarah King (’12, agribusiness management) currently serves on the CANR Alumni Executive Board as an at-large member representing GreenStone Farm Credit Services.
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight - Stephen J. Taglione

Published on April 13, 2026
Stephen J. Taglione (1977, public affairs management) currently serves on the CANR Alumni Executive Board as an at-large member.
$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 Alumni Board Spotlight – James (Jim) Kober, DVM

Published on April 6, 2026
James (Jim) Kober (’83, Animal Science) currently serves on the CANR Alumni Executive Board as an at-large member.
CANR Community rallies together Give Green Day

Published on March 11, 2026
Gifts from CANR alumni, faculty, staff and friends on Give Green Day raised nearly $45,000 during MSU’s annual day of giving.
CANR student club grants fuel experiential learning opportunities

Published on March 4, 2026
Made possible by gifts to the CANR Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, student club grants deliver annual financial support for student groups pursuing experiential learning projects and events.