Alumni Spotlights

We are proud of our alumni's accomplishments at the School of Packaging! View some of our students' accomplishments below

Community Voice: John Dilland

Published on September 1, 2026
Longtime leader with the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), John Dilland shares his thoughts on strengthening Michigan’s dairy industry through supporting the Joe Domecq Dairy Education Endowment at MSU.
Alumni Spotlight: Kayla Young

Published on September 1, 2026
Kayla Young recently graduated from MSU's School of Packaging in May 2026. Passionate about innovation, Young developed PackAI, an AI-driven packaging software that allows users to visualize pallet and stacking configurations for products.
Transforming the student experience: MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center

Published on August 31, 2026
MSU's new dairy facility is driving innovative research and preparing the next generation of dairy industry leaders.
Investing in Michigan’s dairy future: Brian Troyer

Published on August 31, 2026
Driven by a lifelong connection to the dairy industry, Brian Troyer recently made a gift in support of the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center.
CANR donors drive record-breaking year

Published on August 28, 2026
Contributions from across the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources community raised over $66.5 million, the largest fundraising total on record for the college.
Remembering Dr. Howard Tanner

Published on August 27, 2026
The MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources community commemorates the life and enduring legacy of Department of Fisheries and Wildlife alumnus Howard Tanner.
Community Voice: Dr. J. Mark Scriber

Published on August 10, 2026
Chairperson Emeritus Dr. J. Mark Scriber shares what inspired him and his wife, Kathy, to make their most recent gift in support of the MSU Department of Entomology.
From inspiration to impact

Published on August 7, 2026
Learn how a recent gift from an MSU Forestry alumnus is honoring the past while expanding student opportunities in the future.
MSU Extension internships offer a classroom the size of Michigan

Published on July 20, 2026
From the Upper Peninsula to the Motor City, MSU Extension’s statewide reach gives students the type of experience that few internships can match.
Dr. Brian Via to lead MSU School of Packaging into a new era

Published on July 13, 2026
Incoming MSU School of Packaging director brings a multidisciplinary perspective to the world’s leading packaging program.