A Brief History of East Lansing

Essays on the people, buildings, and events in the conjoined histories of East Lansing and Michigan State University, with a particular interest in the Michigan Agricultural College era (1855–1925), and a timeline of significant events.

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Sarcastic Lad (1897–1910)

October 18 marks the 129th birthday of Sarcastic Lad, the renowned Holstein bull that was bred at the Michigan Agricultural College and became the sire of top dairy herds throughout the U.S. and beyond. Read More. →

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