Faculty

Read more about the article Drawing Marathon Brings Eight Hours of Non-Stop Creativity to Campus
Arts MSU / Event / Faculty / Faculty / Lansing-East Lansing Impact / News / Staff / Student / Student / Theatre

Drawing Marathon Brings Eight Hours of Non-Stop Creativity to Campus

September 22, 2026

The Summer Circle Theatre Courtyard will become a hub of creativity as people from across campus and the community come together to draw and create during the annual Drawing Marathon on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by MSU’s Department of Art, Art History, and Design, this free event will include hands-on art activities, live models, music, and drawing opportunities for participants of all experience levels.

Continue ReadingDrawing Marathon Brings Eight Hours of Non-Stop Creativity to Campus
Read more about the article Education Abroad in Greece Inspires Students’ ‘Lasting Impressions’ Exhibition
AAHD / Art, Art History, and Design / Arts MSU / Exhibition / Faculty / Faculty / News / Student / Student / Study Abroad / Study Abroad

Education Abroad in Greece Inspires Students’ ‘Lasting Impressions’ Exhibition

September 17, 2026

Inspired by the history, culture, and ceramic traditions of Greece, Michigan State University students who participated in the Ceramic Arts in Greece Education Abroad in Spring 2026 transformed their experiences into works of art that are now on display in the “Lasting Impressions” exhibition at the MSU Union Art Gallery. The exhibition is on view through Saturday, Oct. 3, with a public reception scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Continue ReadingEducation Abroad in Greece Inspires Students’ ‘Lasting Impressions’ Exhibition
Read more about the article Cross-Border Art Project by MSU and Canadian Students Reaches New Audience at ArtPrize 2026
AAHD / Art, Art History, and Design / Arts MSU / Event / Exhibition / Faculty / Faculty / News / Student / Student

Cross-Border Art Project by MSU and Canadian Students Reaches New Audience at ArtPrize 2026

September 10, 2026

A unique cross-border art project that brought Michigan State University students together with students from Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U) to explore identity, connection, and the…

Continue ReadingCross-Border Art Project by MSU and Canadian Students Reaches New Audience at ArtPrize 2026
Read more about the article College Begins 2026-27 Academic Year with New Programs, People, and Possibilities
Arts MSU / Faculty / Faculty / Faculty and Staff / Lansing-East Lansing Impact / News / Philosophy / Programs / Staff / Student / Student

College Begins 2026-27 Academic Year with New Programs, People, and Possibilities

September 3, 2026

A new academic year brings new beginnings and Fall 2026 marks an especially significant moment for Michigan State University’s College of Arts and Letters. Students are returning to a college that has grown in scope, with new academic programs, newly housed majors, and expanded opportunities. The year also brings a new slate of performances, exhibitions, and other creative and academic experiences.

Continue ReadingCollege Begins 2026-27 Academic Year with New Programs, People, and Possibilities
Read more about the article College Celebrates 29 Faculty Members Who Earned Promotions
Faculty / Faculty / Faculty Stories / News

College Celebrates 29 Faculty Members Who Earned Promotions

August 24, 2026

This year, 29 faculty members within the College of Arts and Letters received promotions. Their achievements will be celebrated during the 2026-27 academic year at promotions ceremonies hosted by the Office of the Provost. This year’s group marks another milestone for the college as the first to include faculty from the School of Residential Community-Engaged Arts and Humanities (RCAH), which integrated with the College of Arts and Letters on July 1, 2026.

Continue ReadingCollege Celebrates 29 Faculty Members Who Earned Promotions
Read more about the article From the Shadows of Beaumont Tower: Hands-On Curatorial Experience Brings Spartan Traditions to Life
AAHD / Art, Art History, and Design / Arts MSU / Exhibition / Faculty / Faculty / Lansing-East Lansing Impact / Michigan Impact / News / Scholarship / Student / Student / Theatre

From the Shadows of Beaumont Tower: Hands-On Curatorial Experience Brings Spartan Traditions to Life

July 20, 2026

Painting the MSU Rock. A primal midnight scream during finals week. Formal social etiquette from a 1954 student handbook. And even Sparty himself. These iconic Michigan State University traditions —…

Continue ReadingFrom the Shadows of Beaumont Tower: Hands-On Curatorial Experience Brings Spartan Traditions to Life
Read more about the article Museum Studies Students Curate Exhibition on 170 Years of MSU Traditions
Exhibition / Faculty / Faculty / News / Research / Student / Student

Museum Studies Students Curate Exhibition on 170 Years of MSU Traditions

April 22, 2026

An upcoming exhibition at the MSU Museum, developed by students in Michigan State University’s Arts, Cultural Management, and Museum Studies program, offers a dynamic exploration of MSU student life. Through objects, stories, and creative interpretation, the exhibition explores 170 years of student traditions and how they have connected Spartans across generations.

Continue ReadingMuseum Studies Students Curate Exhibition on 170 Years of MSU Traditions
Read more about the article Art, Identity, and Visibility: Lorelei d’Andriole’s Solo Exhibition Anchors MSU’s Transgender Day of Visibility
Faculty / Faculty / News / RCAH

Art, Identity, and Visibility: Lorelei d’Andriole’s Solo Exhibition Anchors MSU’s Transgender Day of Visibility

March 18, 2026

Through both her art and her voice, Michigan State University faculty member Lorelei d’Andriole is taking center stage at MSU’s Transgender Day of Visibility, delivering the event’s keynote and showcasing…

Continue ReadingArt, Identity, and Visibility: Lorelei d’Andriole’s Solo Exhibition Anchors MSU’s Transgender Day of Visibility