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MSU Amateur Radio Club traces its roots to 1919, when students used radio to broadcast weather reports and farm market prices with the call letters 8YG. In 1925, that early station became part of the history of WKAR, MSU’s public broadcasting station, while a separate amateur radio station was formed as 8XBU and later renamed 8SH.

Today, W8MSU and W8SH make up MSU Amateur Radio Club, giving students hands-on experience with radio communication, technical operations and community service.

Spartan Engineers are among the top researchers at Michigan State University for producing commercialization and innovative discoveries. Two new grants, totaling more than $1 million, are adding to MSU’s ability to build the economy and generate jobs for Michigan and the Midwest. 

Eighteen Michigan State University College of Engineering students received first-place awards at the 2026 University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) at the Breslin Center in April. Students from 14 colleges participated in MSU's premier showcase for undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity.

Once a theoretical idea, artificial intelligence is becoming a critical tool for manufacturers across the globe. Some manufacturers are slow to embed the evolving technology into their factories, with concerns around operational costs, trust, transparency and workforce readiness. Industry leaders, students and faculty gathered at the inaugural Apple Manufacturing Academy Spring Forum, in partnership with Michigan State University, April 30 – May 1 to explore how overcoming these barriers could unlock AI’s long-term potential.

Michigan State University recently hosted the 14th Annual Programming Competition for 10 teams of high school students from around Michigan. Students from East Lansing High School, Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Midland High School and the St. Clair County Technical Education Center came to the Engineering Building to compete in novice and experienced programming categories.

Michigan State University College of Engineering celebrated Spring 2026 Design Day on April 24, recognizing student teams whose projects demonstrated creativity, technical skill and real-world problem-solving.

The Michigan State University College of Engineering recognized outstanding graduate students during its Graduate Awards Ceremony on April 30, celebrating doctoral research, academic achievement and the ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact. The annual awards highlight graduate students whose work reflects the breadth of Spartan Engineering, from artificial intelligence, advanced materials and biomedical innovation to sustainable infrastructure, environmental systems, computational modeling and mechanical design.

Eight distinguished alumni of the Michigan State University College of Engineering were honored with 2026 Alumni Awards on Saturday, April 25, at MSU’s Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. MSU Engineering also recognized a high school educator whose noteworthy efforts to teach technical education and computer science reflect positively on MSU and the college.

Three hundred and fifteen Michigan State University graduates accomplished something many students dream of — a perfect college GPA. Among the honorees, 34 are from the College of Engineering.

Michigan State University will host advanced degree and undergraduate commencement ceremonies for College of Engineering graduates during the weekend of May 1-3, 2026. All Engineering ceremonies will take place at the Breslin Student Events Center, 534 Birch Road, East Lansing, MI 48824.