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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.

MSU Named Outstanding Case Study Recipient in National Sustainability Awards

Michigan State University (MSU) has been recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) as a Outstanding Case Study recipient for its Culinary…

Five members of the 2024 River Trail Neighborhood Eco Ambassadors program pose on campus.

Pack Up. Pitch In. Celebrates 30 Years of Keeping Campus Waste Out of Landfills 

For 30 years, Pack Up. Pitch In. has helped MSU students keep usable items out of landfills by turning donations into resale, food and care distribution, and community reuse through the MSU Surplus…

Two students donate belongings during Pack Up. Pitch In. years past.

Serving It with Love: Brenda Nelson’s 50 Years of Impactful Service

Brenda Nelson has spent 50 years at Michigan State University building a career in Residential and Hospitality Services rooted in compassion, mentorship, and a commitment to making students and staff…

A headshot of Culinary Services’ Brenda Nelson on campus wearing a hat and blazer.

ICI: Building Community Through Collaboration

The Inclusive Campus Initiative (ICI) Leadership Advisory Team has received a 2026 Inclusive Excellence Award in the Team, Organization or Unit category, recognizing the group’s efforts to advance…

The MSU Inclusive Campus Initiative stands on the stage having received their award.

Comfort Centers on Campus

On campus and need a place to cool down from the heat? 

We've got you covered with comfort centers! 

Available to summer residents and conference guests.

Aerial view of Michigan State University and East Lansing and surrounding cityscape on a sunny day. Tree-lined streets, academic buildings, residence halls, parking structures, and commercial buildings are spread across a densely green landscape. A large multi-level parking ramp occupies the foreground, while expansive green spaces and campus pathways extend into the distance beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Explore the Greater Lansing Area This Summer

In this article, you’ll find descriptions and links to all sorts of summer activities throughout the Greater Lansing area.

Image of the MSU Library fountains on a summer day with Beaumont Tower and trees in the background.

Victoria Bucher Receives Robert C. Underwood Scholarship

Residential and Hospitality Services student team member Victoria Bucher has received the 2026 Robert C. Underwood Scholarship.

RCU Scholarship recipient Victoria Bucher poses on the waterfront in Central Park, New York City, with the city skyline in the background.

Student Collaboration Makes MSU’s Spring Concert a Success

MSU’s Spring Concert took place at the Breslin Student Events Center April 2.

The Spartan Statue stands valiantly on a spring day with campus in the background, blooming shrubs and a blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds