Max O'Connor: a Lot to Be Thankful For

Max O'Connor

Max O'Connor, once a homeless high school student with big dreams, was able to come to Michigan State University with the help of scholarship support.

Scholarship Luncheon 2014

Students in MSU shirts stand on a campus bridge

Our annual scholarship luncheon was held on September 26 (Homecoming Weekend) this year. View photos and video from the event, which was held to celebrate student scholarship recipients & donors.

From Farm Fields to the White House

Students in front of the White House

MSU student Denise Cruz was featured on NBC Nightly News this week for her accomplishments, going from migrant farm work to a Washington D.C. internship.

Happy Holidays from MSU

Spartans Will snowflake

MSU would like to wish you a happy holiday season.

June Youatt on Giving Back to MSU

June Youatt

“The definition of being a Spartan is giving.” – Acting Provost June Youatt

Student Startup Madness at SXSW!

MSU In The News

A team of MSU students has been invited to participate in the final round of the Collegiate Digital Media Entrepreneurship Tournament at the South By Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Conference in March.

The Faces of Scholarship Support – 10th Annual Spring Scholarship Luncheon

Scholarship program cover - Beaumont Tower photo

Friday, March 30, was the 10th Annual Spring Scholarship Luncheon, hosted by the University Scholarships & Fellowships Development Office.

How to Draw Sparty!

White helmet on green background

Check out this video from MSU’s Dave Giordan, then try your hand at drawing Sparty yourself!

Pre-Homecoming Roundup!

Spartan helmet glowing green on the side of Breslin Center

There is a lot going on this weekend for Homecoming. Here are some things you might find interesting from the week so far.

University Advancement Staff Picnic

Screenshot from video: Sparty and staff grill lunch

Our annual picnic is an opportunity for us to get together outside of the office, catch up with our colleagues, meet the extended University Advancement family members, and recharge for a new academic year.

MSU Scholarship Students - West Coast Council 2011

Globe in business library, courtesy MSU Communications and Brand Strategy.

Los Angeles and Orange County area alumni clubs and the West Coast Development Council support various MSU scholarship funds.

2010 Pentwater Parade & Alumni Event

Screenshot from video: 2010 Pentwater Days

Each year the MSU Alumni Club of Oceana/Mason Counties holds a homecoming reunion and parade as part of the annual Pentwater Days.