MSU celebrated the opening of the newly renovated MSU School of Packaging building on April 20, following a fundraising campaign that raised more than $10 million.
“This significant expansion of our facilities, enabled by the generosity of donors and stakeholders, will reinforce MSU’s longstanding leadership in packagin education,” said MSU Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D.
Established in 1952, the MSU School of Packaging was the first of its kind in the U.S. and is now the largest packaging program in the country. The School of Packaging consistently earns top rankings in its field across a wide range of rating platforms.
The renovations help to modernize teaching and learning by adding flexible classrooms that seamlessly integrate technology. Collaboration-friendly spaces invite industry partners to engage with students, and the modernized facilities will attract faculty by providing the proper space and tools to conduct world-class research.
The project was supported by commitments totaling over $10 million from alumni and donors, including lead gifts from Amcor, Charles and Jackie Frasier, and Ring Container Technologies.