The Every Spartan Stories Collection

Preserving the Stories That Define the Spartan Community

Every Spartan has a story worth remembering.


The Every Spartan Collection is a growing archive of the people, memories, traditions, and experiences that make the Michigan State community unlike any other. Each story offers a unique perspective on what it means to be a Spartan—from students and alumni to faculty, staff, athletes, parents, fans, and everyone whose life has been shaped by Michigan State.


Some stories will make you smile.
Some may inspire you.
Others may remind you of your own journey.


Together, they tell the story of a community built on resilience, opportunity, friendship, and a shared love for the Green and White.


Take your time, explore the collection, and discover the stories that connect generations of Spartans.


Every Story Matters. Every Voice Belongs. Every Spartan.

Family holds a framed artwork featuring cartoon figures in green uniforms, outdoors.

OUR MISSION
Every Ability.

 Every Moment.
Every Spartan.

Woman wearing a pink tank top, forming a heart with hands. Long brown hair and gold earrings.

Abbey

Woman in grey cropped sweatshirt and jeans, posing indoors.
Person in a wheelchair on a road, wearing a gray shirt and black shorts, looking ahead.

Alec

Person smiling in a tracked wheelchair outdoors on a grassy path, wearing a gray hoodie and brown beanie.
Man holding a large green iguana; another iguana on his head, tropical setting.

Fayyaz

Spartan mascot flexing near a man in a Spartan hoodie, in a gym with exercise equipment.
Person seated in a tracked wheelchair outdoors, smiling in a gray hoodie and camo pants on a grassy path

Alec

Person in a wheelchair on a road, wearing a gray T-shirt and black shorts, looking ahead.

NAME: Jennifer Dibble

MSU AFFILIATION: MOM


I'd like to share my story as a Parent. My Son goes to Michigan State. He was in the middle of the mass shooting on February 13th, 2023. I was flipping the channels and turned it to the news. MSU was in lockdown. We lost Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner, Arielle Anderson. R.I.P.


I still pray every February 13th. The mass shooter also shot 5 other students. They all spent some time at Sparrow Hospital. I paced all night and blew up my son's phone. I called his twin in California. I panicked. My Story is... MICHIGAN STATE COMMUNITY IS STRONG AND WE SUPPORT AND LOVE EACH OTHER THROUGH THIS ADVERSITY

A smiling person wearing a green Michigan State cap and a black

Avery

A smiling person wears a green
A smiling person wearing a green Michigan State baseball cap and a black t-shirt that reads

Avery

A smiling person wearing a green
Woman wearing a pink tank top with a heart-shaped hand design, smiling.

Abbey

Woman wearing a gray cropped sweatshirt with
Man in wheelchair lifting dumbbell in a gym. Wearing a green tank top with

Drew

Man in wheelchair on a basketball court, wearing green

Katie

Man wearing a black t-shirt with “Every Spartan” text and a Spartan logo, smiling, standing in a city street.

Lamar

Man in black
Woman in white shirt with green and white heart hand symbol, smiling, hands on hips.

Laurel

Woman in white hat smiles at the beach, wearing a pink bikini and gold necklace. Blue ocean in background.
Woman in pink shirt and ripped jeans poses in front of a building with cars, holding a bag, arms outstretched.

Moira

Woman smiling, holding a microphone. She wears a beige hoodie that says
Woman in green zip-up jacket with

Quinn

Woman on beach wearing a white t-shirt with green text, denim shorts. Sunset in background.
Woman in sunglasses and gray hoodie on a rooftop, puckering lips. Hoodie features a cartoon group and

Theryn

Woman in green
Two people wearing

Brock & Marina

Family wearing Michigan State University gear smiles at a tailgate party.

The Lewis Family

Family of three smiling outdoors: child in

Share Your Story

Please complete the form below. There are no perfect answers—just be yourself.

About You

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Graduation Year (if applicable)
  • Relationship to Michigan State
  • Current City & State
  • Social Media (optional)

Tell Us Your Story

  • How would you describe your Spartan journey?
  • What does being a Spartan mean to you?
  • What's one Michigan State memory you'll never forget?
  • Has Michigan State changed your life? If so, how?
  • Is there another Spartan whose story deserves to be shared?

Photos & Videos

Feel free to upload photographs or short videos that help tell your story.

Old or new—we love them all.

One Final Question...

Complete this sentence:


"I Am Every Spartan Because..."


There are no right or wrong answers.


Just yours.


Thank you for helping us celebrate the people who make the Spartan community unlike any other.


Every story matters.

Every voice belongs.

Every Spartan.

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