College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Community Sustainability

News

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  CSUS 2025 Graduate Endowed Award Winners

  Published on March 26, 2025
  The Department of Community Sustainability announces the seven endowed graduate fellowship award winners for 2025. Congratulations to these excellent graduate students!

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  CSUS alumna, Megan Reed, found support from CSUS faculty key to helping her achieve her career goals

  Published on March 17, 2025
  Megan Reed, class of ’22, shares how support from CSUS faculty allowed her to complete her degree while working full time, preparing her for her career goals doing remediation work in EGLE.

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  Community Sustainability undergraduate, Sarah Albrecht, pursues the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education major at MSU- aligned with her life-long love of teaching

  Published on February 25, 2025
  Sarah Albrecht, an Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education major in CSUS, shares how a life-long love of teaching and welcoming student community made the major a natural fit after her degree program at Lansing Community College.

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  College of Agriculture and Natural Resources honors 2024 Outstanding Student Leader

  Published on February 14, 2025
  The MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has honored Natali Gonzalez, who earned a degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainability, with the 2024 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award

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  Finding the Sustainable Parks, Recreation, and Tourism major opened up opportunities for Sydney Bruinsma to pursue her passion

  Published on February 11, 2025
  Sydney Bruinsma, a Sustainable Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (SPRT) major in the Department of Community Sustainability, shares why switching her major to SPRT has allowed her to dive-deep in her interest of exploring the natural world.

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  Miller Receives 2025 CANR Outstanding Up and Coming Alumni Award

  Published on February 10, 2025
  Adam Miller (’11, Department of Community Sustainability) will receive the 2025 CANR Outstanding Up and Coming Alumni Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday, March 7.

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  MSU faculty drive leadership in global risk analysis at SRA 2024 Annual Meeting

  Published on January 21, 2025
  CANR was well-represented at the SRA 2024 Annual Meeting in December 2024. MSU’s involvement was highlighted by Dr. Felicia Wu, who served as president, and Dr. Doug Bessette, Dr. Jade Mitchell and Dr. Adam Zwickle, who served on the SRA’s council.

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  Two MSU faculty contribute sustainability expertise at COP29

  Published on January 13, 2025
  Laura Schmitt Olabisi and Micahel Olabisi, both faculty members in the Department of Community Sustainability in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, engaged with global leaders at the 29th Conference of Parties in Azerbaijan.

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  CSUS commemorates Marsha Edington in tree planting ceremony

  Published on November 1, 2024
  Friends and family of Marsha Edington, CSUS graduate program secretary, gathered on October 17th, 2024 to commemorate her life and contributions to the CSUS community in a ceremonial tree planting.

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  Interim Dean Daum shares vision for CANR at Michigan State University

  Published on July 17, 2024
  Matthew Daum, Ph.D., the newly appointed interim dean of CANR at MSU, steps into the role with a wealth of experience and expertise. As he embarks on this new chapter, Dr. Daum shares his perspective on leadership and his vision for CANR's future.

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  Can solar farms develop quickly and equitably? MSU faculty awarded $2.5 million to explore conflict in solar energy development

  Published on June 28, 2024
  Department of Community Sustainability associate professor, Dr. Doug Bessette, awarded $2.5 million to lead project team exploring conflict in solar energy development and how to promote collaboration in solar projects.

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  Community Sustainability Professor chose as author for First National Nature Assessment

  Published on May 31, 2024
  Dr. Steven Gray, Professor in the Department of Community Sustainability, was selected as an author for the first National Nature Assessment.

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  Community Sustainability 2024 Undergraduate Honors Award Winners

  Published on May 1, 2024
  The Department of Community Sustainability Honors Award Winners were announced for the 2024 graduates. These awards are given to those students who distinguish themselves in leadership, scholarship, and service during their undergraduate education.

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  Nationwide survey reveals fresh insights about community perceptions of large-scale solar developments

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Study conducted researchers at by Berkeley Lab, University of Michigan and Michigan State University sheds light on community perceptions of LSS projects

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  CANR faculty honored with MSU International Awards

  Published on April 3, 2024
  Four CANR faculty will be honored at the 2024 MSU International Awards on April 24 for their outstanding contributions toward international engagement and understanding

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  Community Sustainability 2024 Graduate Endowed Award Winners

  Published on March 15, 2024
  The Department of Community Sustainability announces the seven endowed graduate fellowship award winners for 2024. Congratulations to these excellent graduate students!

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  Hermiz receives 2024 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award

  Published on January 31, 2024
  Alexis Hermiz will receive the 2024 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday, March 1.

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  CSUS Faculty Spotlight: Rebecca Jordan

  Published on January 3, 2024
  CSUS professor and chair person shares much of her professional inspiration comes from the colleagues and scholars here at MSU.

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  CSUS student, Aubrey Everett, shares the importance of making connections

  Published on December 4, 2023
  Aubrey Everett shares the importance of meaningful friendships and impactful connections she's made during her time as a Sustainable Parks, Recreation and Tourism major in the department of Community Sustainability.

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  CSUS PhD student, Tiffany Marzolino, awarded Distinguished Manuscript

  Published on November 3, 2023
  Community Sustainability PhD student, Tiffany Marzolino, won one of three Distinguished Manuscript awards at the 2023 North Central Region of the American Association for Agricultural Education research conference.