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A Campus and a War: Michigan State University and Vietnam

People standing in a straight line with a sign that reads peace now
Physical Location and Exhibition Date
1st Floor
July 06, 2025 – October 03, 2025

Exhibit exploring MSU's complex role in the Vietnam War; from its Cold War-era technical assistance programs to campus activism, through archival materials, photographs, and historic media. It traces how MSU’s global ambitions collided with a divisive conflict, leaving lasting marks on the university and the Lansing community, including refugees, soldiers, and protesters.