Alumni Stories

These are some of the many stories, podcasts and news events in our collection that celebrate the voices and experiences of Black Spartans.

Founder of the nonprofit SHE-CAN, Barbara Bylenga, M.A. ’81, is helping shape the next generation of global female leaders.

Growing up, Dr. Ira Stone, ’85, D.V.M. ’87, always knew he loved animals. But as an aspiring vet at MSU, he met the love of his life.

Sam Klemet, ’07, took a bold leap into a new career. Now, he’s leading the evolution of the Detroit Auto Show.

Consumer product quality expert and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Tyler Williams, M.S. ’21, talks food safety and industry improvements that catch problems before they happen.

Current Spartans Zoe and Lily Hetzel look back at four generation of MSU roots – a tradition dating back to 1896.