ANS Alumni & Friends News

MSU Extension farm stress program receives donation from Cherry Republic, Inc.

Published on May 6, 2024
Cherry Republic, Inc. donated a portion of all sales during the month of February to the MSU Extension Managing Farm Stress program to support mental health and wellbeing of Michigan farmers.
MSU seeks nominations for the 2024 Dairy Farm of the Year

Published on June 12, 2023
The MSU Department of Animal Science invites nominations for the Dairy Farm of the Year by September 15.
Dale Darling honored with 2023 CANR Dean's Pinnacle of Excellence Award

Published on February 20, 2023
Dale Darling will receive the 2023 CANR Dean's Pinnacle of Excellence Award during ANR Week.
Alumni Spotlight: Brigitte Grobbel

Published on February 9, 2023
Brigitte Grobbel reflects on her time at MSU and discusses what she is doing now.
Alumni Spotlight: Tracy and Jason Scheffler

Published on January 20, 2023
Tracy and Jason Scheffler reflect on their time at MSU and discuss what they are doing now.
MSU honors Wilson Centennial Farms as 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year

Published on January 13, 2023
The MSU Department of Animal Science recognizes Brent and Nancy Wilson’s commitment to dairy research, herd health, milk quality and support of the Michigan dairy industry.
Animal Science doctoral student aims to improve the dairy industry

Published on August 29, 2022
Ph.D. candidate Kirby Krogstad aspires to become a professor to help farmers and teach the next generation of students.
2022 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced

Published on June 7, 2022
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.
New MSU research supported by sustainable agriculture fund

Published on May 12, 2022
Researchers are studying land management decisions made by owners of both farmland and woodland. The work is supported by MSU alumni Doug and Maria Bayer.
MSU dairy science alum establishes discretionary endowment for animal science

Published on May 10, 2022
MSU dairy science alum William (Bill) Oswalt has established a new endowment to provide discretionary support for the MSU Department of Animal Science.
Nominate the 2022 Dairy Farm of the Year

Published on June 25, 2021
The MSU Department of Animal Science invites nominations for the Dairy Farm of the Year by October 15.
CANR Alumni Association announces 2021 scholarship recipients

Published on June 23, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.
Gonzenbach receives 2021 CANR Outstanding Alumni Award

Published on February 16, 2021
Max Gonzenbach will receive the 2021 CANR Outstanding Alumni Award during ANR Month.
MSU alum shares what it means to be a Spartan

Published on November 17, 2020
Animal science and vet medicine alum Bethany Myers recalls how student research and scholarship support enabled her to achieve academic and professional success.
2020 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced

Published on March 26, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.
A love of horses inspires gift to MSU

Published on December 11, 2019
Michigan State alumna Ruth Sotak has loved horses since she was a child. After becoming a horse enthusiast as an adult and learning of the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center, she has included MSU in her estate plans.
Michigan State Seeks 2020 Dairy Farmer of the Year Nominations

Published on August 29, 2019
The 2020 award will be presented at the Michigan Dairy Industry Awards Banquet on February 7.
Adam Wiles is recipient of Velmar Green Endowed Scholarship from the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation for 2018-19

Published on August 21, 2019
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology graduate set to pursue dairy career
2018-2019 Year in Review

Published on June 14, 2019
View a video or browse a PDF file: A sampling of highlights and activities from 2018/2019 in the Department of Animal Science.
Stan Moore receives Outstanding Alumni Award

Published on February 21, 2019
Stan Moore receives Outstanding Alumni Award at ANR Week 2019.