Looking Back at 2025

December 11, 2025

Take a peek at some of this year's highlights:

Match Day

There's nothing quite like the energy of Match Day. This reaction video shows a few highlights from our eight community celebrations. 

@msuhumanmedicine There is nothing like the energy of Match Day! Where did you match? Let us know in the comments #MatchDay #MedicalSchool #MedStudent #MSU #MichiganStateUniversity ♬ original sound - MSU College of Human Medicine



Road to Residency

This annual series highlights eight graduates and their unique journeys to medicine.

Cohort of the 2025 Road to Residency students.



Becoming a Doctor

Celebrating with family is just one of the many special moments at commencement. Watch the video that went viral on Tik Tok.


@msuhumanmedicine Becoming a doctor with your biggest fan by your side #MedicalSchool #Graduation #MichiganStateUniversity #MSUCollegeOfHumanMedicine #MedSchool ♬ Who You Share it With - Layup


Teddy Bear Health Fair


The tradition continues! The Teddy Bear Health Fair brough fun and free activities to families in East Lansing, Flint, and Grand Rapids.

A child learning about the College of Human Medicine at the Teddy Bear Health Fair.



New Public Health Facility


Our footprint in downtown Flint added 40,000 square feet this year. We cut the ribbon on the new Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health expansion building.

Flint building expansion ribbon cutting.



Sparty Goes to Med School


Sparty is always up for a challenge! Watch our students teach him whhat it takes to attend medical school in this video.



White Coat Ceremony


190 new Spartans took the medical student oath among family, friends, and mentors at the White Coat Ceremony.

A group of incoming students at the white coat ceremony.



Secchia Center 15th Anniversary


2025 marked 15 years since the Secchia Center opened its doors to future Spartan MDs in Grand Rapids.

The Secchia Center, taken from street level looking up at the building.



Aron Sousa's Retirement


After 29 years with the College of Human Medicine, we said farewell to Dean Aron Sousa and celebrated his lasting legacy.

Dean Aron Sousa's final headshot with the College.



Supratik Rayamajhi Appointed Interim Dean


As one chapter ends, another begins. We welcomed Supratik Rayamajhi, MD, as new Interim Dean.

Interim Dean Supratik Rayamajhi headshot.


2025 was a memorable year for the college. It has been an honor to share stories of students, faculty, staff, researchers, and the communities we serve. Here's to many more exciting stories in 2026!


By Claudia Price