Ashley Romo came to Michigan State University with dreams of becoming an actor. But shortly after arriving on campus, the Detroit native discovered that her passion for theatre extended far…
Three College of Arts and Letters students are part of Michigan State University’s Homecoming Court, which is considered one of the highest honors for MSU seniors. This week, Oct. 5-10,…
What happens when a group of film majors head into the woods to make a horror movie? Things get supernatural and weird! The Michigan State University Department of Theatre presents…
When the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after launch in 1986, seven astronauts died, and NASA questioned whether the space shuttle program should fly again. That question is…
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.
Higher education plays a key role in educating Michigan residents as well as supporting the state’s economy, workforce, and culture. Michigan’s 15 public universities generate nearly $45 billion in annual…
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 —…
For a recent theatre production presented by members of the Department of Theatre at Michigan State University, audience members became part of the performance, one that transformed a healthcare simulation center into a deeply intimate, immersive theatrical experience that blurred the line between actors and audience. This production of "Mary Jane" was not confined to the stage, nor was the audience confined to their seats.
Eight students whose primary majors are in the College of Art & Letters received first-place awards for their research and creative scholarship presented at Michigan State University’s 28th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF). Several other MSU students who received first-place awards were mentored by faculty within the College of Arts & Letters.
When the College of Arts & Letters’ Citizen Scholars Program at Michigan State University introduced the Undergraduate Certificate in Reflective Leadership in the Arts and Humanities in 2023, the goal…