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Behind the boots: Spartan Engineer revealed as Sparty
When Noah Vermeulen crossed the commencement stage in Sparty’s green boots, he revealed more than a three-year secret. Vermeulen, a 2026 computer science graduate in the Michigan State University College of Engineering, was one of three graduates revealed this spring as students who served as Sparty. The reveal, featured by MSUToday, also included John Morrison and Mitch Mills.
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Faculty voice: What the Spartan Bus Tour taught me about leading with intention
Jade Mitchell is a professor and associate chair of biosystems and agricultural engineering in the College of Engineering. After traveling with the Spartan Bus Tour through Flint, Saginaw and Bay City, she shared these remarks at the closing reception on May 7.
Eighteen Spartan Engineers honored at Undergraduate Research Forum
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.
Research Spotlight: Fighting bacteria effectively without antibiotics
Hospitals, medical devices, and public spaces rely heavily on antibiotics and chemical disinfectants to control infections. As antibiotic resistance rises, those tools are becoming less reliable. At MSU, researcher Jose Mendoza Cortes is asking a different question: instead of fighting bacteria with drugs, can materials themselves do the work?
