From the Editor - Spring 2024

KICKING 'EM OPEN

May 17, 2024

At the risk of sounding overly simplistic, what happens at Michigan State opens a lot of different doors for a lot of different people. Those folks don’t have to be affiliated with the university to reap the benefits. And that’s the beauty of this place that was founded as a school of, for and by the people—Spartans stand by it.

Whether it’s a generations-old family farm in Michigan working to protect the Great Lakes and further the future of the industry, a chemical engineer on a mission to make manufacturing more efficient and sustainable, or an innovative plant breeder training the next generation of global hunger fighters, it’s inspiring to see the things we do and the people we work with touching lives around the world.

Of course, with it being spring, we’re watching the next set of game changers move their tassels right about now. My congratulations and admiration go out to this latest class of graduates. It’s always exciting to see a new cohort on their way to big things. To watch them walk across the stage and set off into the world to make an impact the Spartan way—the only way they know.

So, which doors will be opened next?

 

Tim Cerullo, ’08

EDITOR, SPARTAN MAGAZINE

 

 

LETTERS

 

LITERARY LUMINARY
Thank you for the article on the great author and Spartan alum Tom McGuane. “Ninety-two in the Shade” remains among the classics of mid- 20th century American literature, and one can see his influence on some of Jimmy Buffet’s songs (as well as Buffet’s influence on his later novels).
David Hanna, ’84, HOBE SOUND, FL

 

THE SPARTAN SPIRIT
As the past editor of a national publication, I want to say “good job” with Spartan. I truly know what goes into each issue, and this magazine represents Michigan State well. Go Green!
Christopher Mundy, ’96, CHICAGO, IL

Author: Tim Cerullo, '08