Michigan State University (then State Agricultural College) first welcomed international students to campus in 1873, just 18 years after the institution was founded. Since then, tens of thousands of international students and scholars from all over the world have attended MSU, enriching our community with their diverse perspectives, talents, cultures and experiences. As we mark the 150th anniversary of MSU’s first international students, we want to honor all international Spartans—past and present—who have helped make MSU the highly-ranked, globally engaged institution it is today. 

Be sure to check out the various related events being held throughout the 2023-2024 academic year as MSU celebrates this incredible anniversary!