Michigan State University College of Natural Science Dean's Research Scholar, Suhaylah Ahmad Ali poses for a portrait while collecting Zebra Mussel samples at Turtle Point Marina on Lake Erie in Ohio on , Nov. 13, 2024.
Fishing, a significant recreational and commercial activity in Michigan, is closely monitored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The department ensures the sufficient population of migratory salmonid species to maintain the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem. However, if the parasite transfers between wild and hatchery-raised fish or if their prevalence increases due to rising temperatures, the mortality of these fish populations may rise due to kidney disease caused by the parasite. This poses a threat to the surrounding fish industries and the overall health of the aquatic ecosystems. Ali's research is focused on understanding the parasitic life cycle of a freshwater salmonid parasite. The research project is designed around the collection, homogenization, and extraction of DNA of invasive freshwater mussels to determine whether they are viable hosts and transmitters of the salmonid parasite.
Jose Jinohosa, Wayne State University sophomore, a first-generation college student and son of immigrants who's established his own lawn care business to pay university tuition and a full year’s rent in advance, poses for a portrait in Wyandotte, MI on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Hinojosa hopes to continue working and educating himself, "It usually doesn't feel like work, I love doing it and it helps me connect with the community while I work on a Management and Finance degree at Wayne State University."
Michigan State sophomore forward Coen Carr (55) dunks the ball during a match at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan on Jan. 9, 2025.
Isaac Staib collapses following the men's 8k cross country race at the Spartan Invitational in East Lansing, Michigan on Sept. 13, 2024.
Hundreds of people protest the Trump administration’s involvement with Elon Musk at the 50501 protest at the Lansing Capitol in Michigan on Feb. 5, 2025. 50501 is a movement representing 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement following actions of the Trump administration to change the federal government.
Michigan State sophomore defender Renee Watson kicks a corner kick during a game at DeMartin Field in East Lansing, Michigan on Nov. 16, 2024..
Michigan State University Men's Basketball defeats Samford 83-75 through the eye of Spartan Brass tuba section member "Jerzee," at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
Former Vice President of the United States leaves Michigan State University following a rally hosted at Jenison Field House in East Lansing, Michigan on November 3, 2024. Harris visited two days prior to losing the 2025 Presidential Election against Donald Trump, speaking about community, student voter encouragement, and defending democracy.
