History of Michigan State University

Beaumont Tower

The history of Michigan State University (MSU) began on February 12, 1855, when the Michigan Legislature founded the institution as the first agricultural college in the United States. It served as a model for future Land Grant colleges under the 1862 Morrill Act.

Historic photos

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  Morrill Hall
  1912
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  Laboratory Row
  1912
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  1901

Modern photos

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  Agriculture Hall
  2005
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  Beaumont Tower
  2005
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  Chittenden Hall
  2005
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  Cook Hall
  2005
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  Eustace-Cole Hall
  2005
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  MSU Library
  2005
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  Linton Hall
  2005
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  Marshall-Adams Hall
  2005
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  Mason Hall
  2006
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  Old Botany Hall
  2005
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  Red Cedar River
  2005
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  South Campus skyline
  2005
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  Student Services Building
  2005

See also

• Michigan State University