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Stewart receives 2026 Spirit of CANR Award

Published on April 23, 2026
Rose Stewart, of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, will receive the 2026 Spirit of CANR Award on May 6 during the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception.
CANR honors 2026 Global Scholars in Research

Published on April 23, 2026
The CANR has named Mar Mancha-Cisneros, Ph.D., Asia Dowtin, Ph.D. and Mahsa Adib, Ph.D., as the 2026 Global Scholars in Research. The scholars will be honored during 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.
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.
Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper

Published on April 23, 2026
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest.
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.
2026 Fisheries and Wildlife Excellence Award

Published on April 20, 2026
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is pleased to announce the 2026 award winners for its FW Excellence Award. Congratulations to all award winners for their outstanding contributions to the department!
Fisheries and Wildlife 2026 Graduate Fellowship Award Winners

Published on April 16, 2026
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is pleased to announce the 2026 award winners for its graduate fellowships. Congratulations to all award winners for this amazing accomplishment!
MSU researchers launch international project to shed light on Africa’s smallest-scale fisheries

Published on March 17, 2026
Millions in sub-Saharan Africa rely on small-scale, informal “safety net fisheries” for food and income, yet their impact is often overlooked. An MSU-led initiative aims to better document and understand these vital but undercounted systems.
Student-Led Research Takes Center Stage at the Annual FW GSO Symposium

Published on March 16, 2026
FW students will showcase their research at the annual GSO Symposium on Friday, March 20, featuring talks, posters, and a plenary by WCS One Health leader and MSU alum Dr. Amanda Fine.
Mighty, moist, and mysterious: Meet Michigan’s salamanders

Published on March 6, 2026
Learn more about the eastern newt and other amphibians found in Michigan.
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Announces 2026 ANR Award Recipients

Published on March 4, 2026
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources recognized leaders in agriculture and natural resources for their accomplishments and service at the 2026 ANR Awards ceremony.
Explore the rarely seen world of freshwater plants

Published on March 2, 2026
Take a deep dive into aquatic plant identification with a 2-day course at Kellogg Biological Station.
From local action to global impact: A new framework for advancing sustainable development

Published on February 9, 2026
An international team, including CSIS member and Alumni, presents a comprehensive framework for understanding and managing cross-scale socioeconomic and environmental interconnections and feedback.
Training Tomorrow’s Conservation Leaders: The Glassen Undergraduate Experience

Published on February 6, 2026
This unique program based in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife offers early research opportunities for undergraduate students. The result: students gain in-demand skills and connections that pave the way for future career success.