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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.
A Comeback Story to Cheer About
After a 10-year hiatus, the golf outing has returned, and the scramble is thriving. Alex Moser, who led this year’s event, already plans activities in his spare time and chose to relaunch the outing as a charity event benefiting the MSU Food Bank and Basic Needs Program. Moser saw the outing as an opportunity for IPF to demonstrate support and gratitude for the local community while giving coworkers a chance to connect outside of work and get to know one another better.
A National Role with Local Impact: Louie Hengesbach Elected APPA Treasurer-Elect
APPA serves as a leading association for educational facilities of professionals, bringing together individuals responsible for the planning, maintenance and management of campus environments that support learning, research and student life. Through leadership development, professional learning, and collaboration, the organization helps institutions address shared challenges and operate more effectively.
Tips for managing building temperatures on hot days
As temperatures remain at extreme levels, Michigan State University's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are working continuously to keep campus buildings comfortable. The MSU community can help reduce the strain on these systems by taking a few simple steps.
Digger Day Connects Families with the People and Equipment Behind Campus Operations
More than 200 visitors attended this year's Digger Day at the MSU Horticulture Gardens, where families explored heavy equipment and met the IPF employees behind campus operations.
Understanding Groundwater: Protecting a Vital Resource for Our Region
Groundwater is one of our most valuable, and often unseen, natural resources. At Michigan State University and across the tri-county area, protecting this resource is a shared responsibility and a long-term commitment.