Serving State

Culinary Services Serves Beyond Campus Through Fresh Food Friday 

Culinary Services team members volunteer with LMTS Community Outreach Services at Fresh Food Friday, helping distribute food and connect Lansing residents with community resources. The summer…

Team members unload boxes while setting up for a Fresh Food Friday event at LMTS Community Outreach Services.

Inclusive Impact Conference Brings MSU Community Together Through Connection and Collaboration 

MSU community members gathered for the third annual Inclusive Impact Conference, exploring how individuals and communities can stay grounded through change while strengthening connections across…

Presenters and committee members pose for a photo at the Inclusive Impact Conference

Green and White Days Inspiring Future Spartans for the 22nd Year 

MSU welcomed more than 7,000 prospective students and families for its 22nd annual Green and White Days, the school’s largest open house program. Over five days, visitors got to learn about…

An MSU Tours group poses under a Green and White Days Tours Start Here banner on campus.

MSU Food Stores: A Look into MSU’s Campus-Wide Food Supply Source 

MSU’s Culinary Services strives to provide top-quality food and dining experiences for Spartans. To do that, CS must meet the diverse culinary needs of the campus community by providing the best…

The Food Stores warehouse shelves filled with inventory for use in MSU’s dining spaces.

What I Wish I Knew as a First-Year at Michigan State University

Welcome to MSU

A group of 13 people pose together on a polished indoor volleyball court, smiling toward the camera. The person in the center holds a red, white, and blue volleyball and wears a “Raise Your Shield” T-shirt. Several others wear green Michigan State–themed shirts. Volleyball nets, basketball hoops, and additional players are visible throughout the brightly lit gym.

T-REx builds connection through communities

For many first-year students, finding a sense of belonging is one of the biggest parts of transitioning to college.

A warmly lit college dorm room with a wooden lofted bunk bed on the left and a desk on the right. A large Progress Pride flag hangs from the side of the bed above a cushioned futon. The desk holds an open laptop, adjustable lamp, and framed photo, with a black chair in front and a backpack on the floor. A monthly calendar, campus photographs, and other personal pictures decorate the walls.

Student Organic Farm: Supporting Local Agriculture One Share at a Time 

The Student Organic Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is an easy, sustainable way to get fresh, locally grown produce. Launched in 2003, the CSA uses a membership “share” model to…

A basket full of fresh-grown items included in the Student Organic Farm CSA program’s Peak Season Share.

Convenient and Customizable Eats: How Grubhub Mobile Order Pickup is Enhancing Guests’ Dining Experience 

Culinary Services is making campus meals faster and more convenient with Grubhub Mobile Order Pickup, now available at six locations and offering everything from breakfast to build-your-own favorites…

Shelved items for sale at The Workshop in the MSU STEM building.

USA Archery Regional Camp Brings Athletes Together at the Demmer Center 

The Demmer Center hosted the USA Archery North Region’s three-day regional camp June 12–14, bringing together 13-to-18-year-old athletes and coaches from 13 states to focus on high-performance skill…

An overview shot of MSU’s Demmer Center showing the building, archery ranges and parking lot.

State Room Restaurant Among the World’s Top Destinations for Wine

MSU’s State Room Restaurant has received its 21st Bets of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator.

Entrance to Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, including a sign for the State Room Restaurant.