History of Michigan State University

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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.

[edit] Historic photos

Morrill Hall 1912

Labortory Row 1912

[edit] Modern photos

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

[edit] See also

• Michigan State University