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CSUS commemorates Marsha Edington in tree planting ceremony

Published on November 1, 2024
Friends and family of Marsha Edington, CSUS graduate program secretary, gathered on October 17th, 2024 to commemorate her life and contributions to the CSUS community in a ceremonial tree planting.
Interim Dean Daum shares vision for CANR at Michigan State University

Published on July 17, 2024
Matthew Daum, Ph.D., the newly appointed interim dean of CANR at MSU, steps into the role with a wealth of experience and expertise. As he embarks on this new chapter, Dr. Daum shares his perspective on leadership and his vision for CANR's future.
Can solar farms develop quickly and equitably? MSU faculty awarded $2.5 million to explore conflict in solar energy development

Published on June 28, 2024
Department of Community Sustainability associate professor, Dr. Doug Bessette, awarded $2.5 million to lead project team exploring conflict in solar energy development and how to promote collaboration in solar projects.
Community Sustainability Professor chose as author for First National Nature Assessment

Published on May 31, 2024
Dr. Steven Gray, Professor in the Department of Community Sustainability, was selected as an author for the first National Nature Assessment.
Community Sustainability 2024 Undergraduate Honors Award Winners

Published on May 1, 2024
The Department of Community Sustainability Honors Award Winners were announced for the 2024 graduates. These awards are given to those students who distinguish themselves in leadership, scholarship, and service during their undergraduate education.
Nationwide survey reveals fresh insights about community perceptions of large-scale solar developments

Published on April 16, 2024
Study conducted researchers at by Berkeley Lab, University of Michigan and Michigan State University sheds light on community perceptions of LSS projects
CANR faculty honored with MSU International Awards

Published on April 3, 2024
Four CANR faculty will be honored at the 2024 MSU International Awards on April 24 for their outstanding contributions toward international engagement and understanding
Community Sustainability 2024 Graduate Endowed Award Winners

Published on March 15, 2024
The Department of Community Sustainability announces the seven endowed graduate fellowship award winners for 2024. Congratulations to these excellent graduate students!
Hermiz receives 2024 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award

Published on January 31, 2024
Alexis Hermiz will receive the 2024 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday, March 1.
CSUS Faculty Spotlight: Rebecca Jordan

Published on January 3, 2024
CSUS professor and chair person shares much of her professional inspiration comes from the colleagues and scholars here at MSU.
CSUS student, Aubrey Everett, shares the importance of making connections

Published on December 4, 2023
Aubrey Everett shares the importance of meaningful friendships and impactful connections she's made during her time as a Sustainable Parks, Recreation and Tourism major in the department of Community Sustainability.
CSUS PhD student, Tiffany Marzolino, awarded Distinguished Manuscript

Published on November 3, 2023
Community Sustainability PhD student, Tiffany Marzolino, won one of three Distinguished Manuscript awards at the 2023 North Central Region of the American Association for Agricultural Education research conference.
CSUS Graduate Spotlight: Rafael Lembi

Published on November 2, 2023
Rafael Lembi, a Community Sustainability PhD student, found a fit in the CSUS graduate program to help answer one of the important questions of sustainability -- How can people work together to bring about just and sustainable futures?
CSUS Faculty Spotlight: Lissy Goralnik

Published on September 29, 2023
Dr. Lissy Goralnik shares her exciting journey to CSUS and how her field of study found her.
Luke Hurley, ESS major, exemplifies a great student leader in CSUS during his studies

Published on August 23, 2023
Luke Hurley, ESS major makes the most of his time here in CSUS- double majoring, internship experience, and co-founding the ESSU student organization. As a strong student leader, Luke helps make a welcoming community for all CSUS students.
CSUS 2023 Graduate Endowed Award Winners

Published on May 12, 2023
The Department of Community Sustainability announces the seven endowed graduate fellowship award winners for 2023. Congratulations to these excellent graduate students!
CSUS 2023 Undergraduate Honors Award Winners

Published on May 10, 2023
The Community Sustainability honors award winners for 2023 are those graduating students in CSUS who distinguished themselves in leadership, scholarship, and service.
Community Sustainability is where the family is

Published on May 10, 2023
The Department of Community Sustainability connects one family through the generations. Emeritus professor of CSUS, Dr. Jim Bingen, celebrates his granddaughter, Juliette Chojnacki, graduation from CSUS.
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources names 2023's Outstanding Student Leader

Published on May 5, 2023
The 2023 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award winner is Andrew Smith, who will represent the graduating seniors as class speaker at the undergraduate commencement ceremony.
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

Published on May 3, 2023
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will honor the 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on May 11.