At Michigan State University, sustainability is more than a buzzword—it's a collective journey that empowers our community to drive positive change and shape a brighter future. Rooted in teaching, research, outreach and operations, it compels Spartans to address global challenges and lead by example.

And all of it is supported, in part, by the generosity of donors.

Since 2021, donors to the MSU Earth Day Campaign have given nearly $50,000 to programs and projects that foster sustainability on campus. This year, you can celebrate Earth Day with us by supporting initiatives like the ones below—that create a greener future on campus, and a Far Better World for us all.

Driven by dedicated students, staff and faculty, MSU’s journey in sustainability is deeply rooted in our history as the nation's premiere land-grant university. Here, "GO GREEN" is a way of life on our campus, and making sustainable choices is the norm. And there are stories about it from every corner of our campus:

• ...from the rankings - MSU is currently ranked No. 3 in the country and No. 25 in the world for sustainability.
• ...to places like the MSU Bike Shop, a full-service shop and repair center for our campus’s favorite mode of emission-free transportation,  
• ...to Beal Garden, where Beal Scholars like Laura Perrin get the internship opportunity of a lifetime: to help the garden’s visitors appreciate and learn from its more than 2,000 plants.

Through continuous efforts, the Spartan community has laid the foundation for a sustainable future at MSU, inspiring Spartans everywhere to create positive change in their communities.

To find more ways you can help make an impact, connect with the MSU Office of Sustainability and participate in a Be Spartan Green Earth Month event.