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From Minecraft to Unity: IPF IT Employees Help Students Bring Ideas to Life

What happens when IT professionals trade their usual work for a week of game design? Allen Scheck and Joseph Friend brought their skills to the Gifted University for Precocious and Passionate Youth (GUPPY) program, helping students turn ideas into playable games while learning patience, problem-solving and collaboration along the way.

Behind the Detours: How IPF Plans for Safety and Access During Major Construction

That campus detour sign may look simple, but getting to the decision to close a road or sidewalk can involve months of planning, multiple campus partners and some pretty complicated logistics. From building a separate pedestrian bridge before closing Farm Lane Bridge to navigating heavy equipment, excavation zones and major campus events, IPF works behind the scenes to keep campus moving safely while minimizing disruptions.

Name that Mowbot

IPF and RHS teamed up to name that mower this summer. One name submitted by two student team members from RHS was selected as the winner of a contest to name the newest member of the mowbot family.

From Fleet to Road: The Work Behind MSU Transportation

Transportation Services supports MSU in ways that extend far beyond getting from one place to another. From the Motor Pool and Campus Bus Operations to the Service Garage and Fuel Station, employees across the department work together to keep university vehicles and programs moving.

A Career Measured in More Than Years

After nearly 48 years at MSU, Robyn Perry has collected plenty of stories, friendships and memories. Get to know the Materials & Logistics team member whose love of jazz, conversation and helping others is just part of what makes him memorable.

A New Look for the Spartan Statue

Michigan State University and the Spartan Statue go hand in hand. Whether you're a first-year student visiting campus, a graduate celebrating commencement, alumnus, faculty or just a general MSU fan, chances are you've stopped to take a photo with Sparty. This fall you'll notice the area in front of Sparty got an upgrade over the summer to provide a welcome place to stand.

Bronze Cows Find a Home at MSU's New Dairy Center

During the summer, the IPF teams took on a project that was anything but ordinary. At Michigan State University's new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center along College Road, IPF staff installed bronze cow statues at the facility entrance, creating a unique welcome for visitors, students and researchers.

IPF Employees Earn Michigan Professional Emergency Manager Certifications

The certifications help strengthen emergency preparedness across Infrastructure Planning and Facilities by enhancing planning, coordination and collaboration before emergencies occur.

MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Wins Statewide Energy Efficiency Award

Michigan State University's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory earned top honors in the 2025 Michigan Battle of the Buildings competition after reducing its energy use by 22%. Learn how strategic infrastructure improvements are advancing sustainability while supporting critical animal health services.

One Teacher, One Classroom, One Lasting Tradition

For the past 16 years, IPF employee Jill Black has spent her summers helping Michigan's newest teachers start the school year with confidence. This August, she'll make her longest journey yet, traveling nearly seven hours to deliver more than school supplies to a first-year teacher in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.