News -- Devon Akmon

October 12, 2022

A Catalytic Gift to Support CoLab Studio

On Monday, October 10, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) announced a $5.5M gift to advance three Michigan State University arts programs over the next five years. The announcement was made during a ceremony...

September 6, 2022

Exhibition & Programs Explore the Impact of the Global Climate Crisis

The MSU Museum is pleased to present 1.5° Celsius now through February 25, 2023. The exhibition and its supporting programs imagine new ways of addressing the social and environmental issues connected to the global climate crisis. Through...

August 25, 2022

MSU Museum Reveals New Look and Purpose

The MSU Museum is pleased to introduce a new five-year strategic plan and the launch of a new Museum division focused on innovation and experimentation. The MSU Museum has been an important resource to the...

May 23, 2022

Field of View: An Art x Science Film Series

After two years of social distancing and other precautions due to the ongoing pandemic, the MSU Museum is pleased to bring the local community together in an outdoor public setting for an exciting new films...

March 11, 2022

‘Science of Grief’ Podcast Wins ‘Best Use of New Media’ Award

The Science of Grief podcast, produced by Michigan State University’s Science Gallery and WDET-FM, was recognized as the Best Use of New Media at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters‘ 2021 Broadcast Excellence Awards on Thursday,...

September 30, 2021

Tracked & Traced

On September 10, 2021, MSU’s Science Gallery opened its fourth annual exhibition, “Tracked & Traced,” at the Michigan State University Museum. On display until December 11, the exhibition and its supporting public programs examine the...

September 18, 2021

Ann Arbor Equitable Engagement Steering Committee

Last month I was chosen to serve as a volunteer on the City of Ann Arbor’s new Equitable Engagement Steering Committee. In sum, 30 local residents were selected to “help Ann Arbor become the inclusive...

August 18, 2021

A Conversation with Russ White of MSU Today

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Russ White of MSU Today. Russ is a great interviewer. He has a talent for putting his subjects at ease and in a conversational mood. Our conversation...

July 24, 2021

The Inclusive Museum Leader

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to contribute a chapter to a new book, published by Rowman & Littlefied and the American Alliance of Museums, called The Inclusive Museum Leader. Edited by Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko,...

July 4, 2021

Homecoming: My appointment as Director of MSU Museum

Effective July 1, 2021, I am now serving as director of the Michigan State University Museum. In many ways, this is a homecoming. My first job in a museum was at this institution during my...