University Health and Wellbeing

02/02/2026

01/27/2026

When they miss, our Spartans win. Each missed free throw by the other team counts toward a food donation to the Spartan Shelf.
More misses = more meals.

01/23/2026

Join us for Storytelling as a Pathway to Empathy with award-winning author Maria Smilios and Dr. Alexis Travis, exploring how narratives deepen empathy, highlight health equity, and guide person-centered care. Discover the power of storytelling to address compassion fatigue and reflect on ethical, historical, and cultural dimensions in healthcare. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/49Sny40

01/23/2026

University life throws constant curveballs.

Resilience can be your best tool. Spartan Resilience Education courses can help you develop strategies for resilience and growth.

Register for the Spring 2026 Spartan Resilience Education classes at: https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal10a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=0&sid1=0&sid2=0&as=86&wp=452&tz=0&ms=0&nav=0&cc=0&cat1=0&cat2=0&cat3=0&aid=MICHIGAN&rf=&pn=0.

01/22/2026

Discover how MSU is breaking down barriers to mental health support in a new conversation with experts from University Health and Wellbeing. Tune into this episode of Wellbeing at MSU Podcast to hear how Spartans are building resilience, reducing stigma, and creating a healthier campus community.

Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pvDgnggCNlpu3w05D4N2b

Listen to the Podcast or Read the Transcript on YouTube https://youtu.be/EeEkTxSEu4Q

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

As winter weather continues, I want to thank our incredible staff at MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities and MSU Police and Public Safety! From clearing snow and ice across campus to ensuring our community stays safe and warm, your dedication does not go unnoticed. Appreciate all you do to support Spartans!

01/16/2026

SPARTANfit and Center for Survivors are bringing back Trauma-Informed Weight Lifting for MSU-affiliated individuals who are survivors and co-survivors of interpersonal or sexual violence.

These sessions focus on:

Building strength
Reconnecting with your body
Finding healthy ways to cope with stress.

Dates: Feb. 3, Feb. 18, Apr. 2 Location will be shared after you register.

No experience needed - come as you are.

Sign up through our Qualtrics form to join this supportive space: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0CITjhWsHuxXfFQ.

01/15/2026

Could you recognize the signs if a student or colleague was silently struggling with their mental health?

MSU’s free, virtual mental health crisis recommended training is live in the Ability platform for students, faculty & staff. In just one hour, you’ll learn how to recognize warning signs, offer hope, and connect someone to support.

Think of it like CPR, but for mental health.

Let’s keep showing up for each other.

https://abilitylms.msu.edu/MSU/SSO/Shibboleth

01/15/2026

University Health and Wellbeing at Michigan State University has unveiled new artwork in the Olin Health Center lobby that brings together creativity, community, and care. Thriving Affirmations (2025), a vibrant abstract acrylic painting by Detroit-based artist India Solomon, now welcomes students seeking health and wellbeing services on North Campus.

Read more about the artwork on UHW’s website: https://uhw.msu.edu/news-and-events/news/healing-and-resilience

01/13/2026

As spring semester begins, remind your Spartan that nutrition support is just a call away. UHW dietitians use the evidenced-based Satter Eating Competence (EC) Model to help students feel confident and nourished.

Learn more: uhw.msu.edu/students/nutrition

01/12/2026

University life doesn’t end at 5 p.m., and neither does mental health support. MSU employees can access confidential after-hours mental health and crisis support through UHW’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Call 517-355-4506 day or night.