News -- Devon Akmon

November 29, 2023

An Exclusive Conversation with Russ White of ‘MSU Today’

Yesterday, I had the honor and privilege of speaking with Russ White from ‘MSU Today with Russ White‘ about the latest developments at the MSU Museum. Our conversation delved into how the museum is becoming...

November 13, 2023

MSU Museum Embarks on Innovative Project with $2 Million Boost from Forest Akers Trust

The MSU Museum is thrilled to announce a transformative gift of $2 million from the Forest Akers Trust, a major step forward in reimagining how the Museum engages with its communities and educates future generations....

November 11, 2023

MSU Museum’s New Series Propels Student Ideas into the Spotlight

Earlier this fall, the MSU Museum announced the launch of Ignite Talks MSU, a one-of-a-kind public program designed to captivate and inspire attendees through a series of dynamic and fast-paced presentations. The inaugural event took...

November 1, 2023

Navigating Partisan Tensions in Museums

The inaugural Future of Museums Summit, presented by the American Alliance of Museums, is taking place November 1 and 2 virtually. The conference will “explore four themes from the current edition of TrendsWatch: the evolution of digital...

October 31, 2023

MSU Students Partner with the Smithsonian and MSU Museum for Impactful Collaborations

In April 2023, the MSU Museum served as the inaugural host for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service’s (SITES) latest exhibition, “Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest.” This captivating exhibition explores the vast biodiversity...

October 7, 2023

Establishing the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino

Last night, I had the pleasure of hosting my friend and colleague, Jorge Zamanillo, Founding Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino, for a conversation here on the campus of Michigan State...

August 23, 2023

Charting the Course for Greater Equity in Ann Arbor

Beginning in August 2021 and extending through April 2023, I had the honor of serving on the 30-member citizen Steering Committee for the City of Ann Arbor’s Equitable Engagement Initiative. The Ann Arbor Equitable Engagement...

August 18, 2023

Michigan State University Museum’s Year in Review: Resilience, Innovation, and Growth

I am delighted to share with you Michigan State University Museum’s annual report, a testament to our institution’s resilience, innovation, and growth over the past year. As you delve into the pages, you’ll discover a...

May 3, 2023

An Exhibition Supporting Experiential Learning And Student Success

The MSU Museum at Michigan State University has just opened a doorway to the past with its latest exhibition, “WKAR’s Legacy of Innovation.” This exhibition is a vibrant celebration of WKAR Public Media’s extensive history,...

April 1, 2023

Ann Arbor Area Well-Positioned to Pursue an Affordable Live/Work Mixed-Use Facility for Artists and Creatives

A recent study conducted by Artspace, America’s leading nonprofit real estate developer of living spaces for artists and their businesses, has shed light on the potential for a new live/work mixed-use space for artists and...