This year, the MSU Service Milestone and Retirement Recognition Program recognized support staff employees celebrating a 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50th work anniversary in 2026 or a retirement in 2025. Review the 2026 Reception Program and see if you recognize any names on the list—be sure to reach out and congratulate them!
On May 12, we celebrated over 670 employees observing long-term work anniversaries and retirements during a reception at the new Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Our university’s development and growth have been, in large part, due to the contributions made by our staff members, particularly those who have chosen to remain in the service of the university. This occasion was dedicated to those who have served the university through the years of its greatest development. It is a tribute to those who have found satisfaction in helping others and creating an impact for a better world.
President Kevin Guskiewicz and Sparty pose for a photo. 
Employees gathered to watch the awards ceremony. 
Sparty alongside Todd Bradley. 
Sparty and an employee posing for a photo. 
Sparty and an employee smiling for a photo. 
Donna Donovan takes the stage to speak. 
Employees smile with green and white pom-poms for a photo. 
MSU Police and Public Safety award held up by two employees. 
President Guskiewicz speaking. 
These sisters celebrated their service milestones together! 
Two speakers collaborating at the podium. 
President Guskiewicz shakes hands with a speaker. 
Two employees smiling side by side for a photo. 
Police and Public Safety Award being shown to police officers. 
Employees laughing together in a candid photo. 
3 employees pose smiling for a photo.
University President, Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz and Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Donna Donovan, acknowledged service milestone and retirement honorees and expressed their gratitude during the program. Donna also passed along congratulatory remarks from Executive Vice President for Administration, Vennie Gore, who was unable to attend. We welcomed retirees and those with a service milestone of 25 years or more to walk the stage, announced by WKAR colleagues Jody Knol and Scott Pohl. We’d like to extend a special thanks to Todd Bradley, Senior Human Resources Professional, for emceeing the event.
Watch the event recording on YouTube.
The university thanks these honorees for their talent, passion, loyalty, and contribution to our shared purpose. If you see a colleague’s name in this year’s awards program, don’t forget to congratulate them!
All photo credit: Dane Robison/TimeFramePhoto
All video credit: Cheeney Media Concepts