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Finding sustainable landscape solutions at MSU
Each year, MSU spends thousands of dollars mowing and maintaining 400 acres of grass lawns. These spaces provide space for students to gather and lounge, for fans to tailgate during home football games, and more. However, there are green spaces on campus that could be repurposed in different, more sustainable ways.
Kevin Dylong: The man behind the landscaping
If you’ve ever strolled across MSU’s campus and paused to admire a perfectly edged lawn, a vibrant flower bed or the peaceful elegance of West Circle’s tree-lined paths—you’ve likely seen the quiet handiwork of Kevin Dylong.
MSU students reimagine prosthetics with help from MSU Bikes
At Michigan State University, discarded bicycles are finding new life—and not in the way you might think.
June 2025 Real Estate and Capital Project Report
The June 2025 Real Estate and Capital Project Report has been published by MSU's Infrastructure Planning and Facilities.
6 TIPS FOR SUMMER ENERGY CONSERVATION
Simple actions save energy and costs. You can make a difference. Exercising thermostat control is one of the best ways that individuals can help the university reduce energy costs as the seasons change.
Ken McFarlane joins IPF as director of design and construction
This April, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF) welcomed Ken McFarlane to his new role as the director of Design and Construction.
IPF departments moving locations: Transportation Services and the Sign Shop
This summer two Infrastructure and Planning Facilities (IPF) departments are moving to new locations in order to better serve the campus community.
SSRC: Turning Waste into a Resource at MSU
Discover how MSU’s Surplus Store and Recycling Center (SSRC) is transforming waste into a resource—every day of the year. From reducing landfill costs to inspiring creative reuse through student-led projects, the SSRC is where sustainability, innovation, and community impact come together. Ready to rethink what we throw away? Learn how the SSRC is turning yesterday’s trash into tomorrow’s possibilities.
Donate your bike to MSU Bikes
Find yourself with a bicycle at the end of the semester that you won't be needing? Don't abandon it on campus--donate it to MSU Bikes!
Consumers Energy Foundation awards $100K to IPF for habitat restoration project
The Consumers Energy Foundation announced the 2025 Planet Award winners, giving three grants totaling $500,000 to projects focused on habitat restoration and improving water quality in their respective regions.