News -- Devon Akmon

April 10, 2024

Serving the Field as AAM Vice Chair & Secretary

I’m truly honored to continue my board service with the American Alliance of Museums by serving as Vice Chair and Secretary for the upcoming year. I look forward to serving the museum community more deeply....

March 4, 2024

Celebrating Black History Month: Carl Craig on Afrofuturism and Detroit Techno

In honor of Black History Month, the Michigan State University (MSU) Museum and WKAR Public Media presented an extraordinary event, “From Detroit to the Cosmos: Carl Craig on Techno and Afrofuturism.” This exclusive gathering featured...

March 1, 2024

The REDress Project: Honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

March is here, and with it comes a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. In honor of Women’s History Month, the MSU Museum, in collaboration...

February 17, 2024

Preserving Grief and Solidarity: MSU Museum Marks One Year After Tragedy

On Tuesday, February 13, we commemorated the one-year anniversary of the horrific violence that took place on the campus of Michigan State University. Given the MSU Museum’s role over the past year in preserving, documenting,...

December 15, 2023

MSU Trustees Approve $28M Transformative Renovation for MSU Museum

On Friday, December 15, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees authorized $28M towards infrastructure improvements for the MSU Museum. An integral part of research, teaching, and engagement at the university, the MSU Museum will...

December 14, 2023

Redefining Purpose: How Academic Museums are Transforming for the 21st Century

I was recently asked to participate in an “Ask the Expert” article for MSU Today, responding to the question, “Why are academic museums across the country rethinking their role in the 21st century?” These articles...

November 30, 2023

A Partnership to Empower and Celebrate African American Artisans

The MSU Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is one of four organizations selected to take part in a project through the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage to expand the visibility of underrepresented local elder...

November 29, 2023

An Exclusive Conversation with Russ White of ‘MSU Today’

Yesterday, I had the honor and privilege of speaking with Russ White from ‘MSU Today with Russ White‘ about the latest developments at the MSU Museum. Our conversation delved into how the museum is becoming...

November 13, 2023

MSU Museum Embarks on Innovative Project with $2 Million Boost from Forest Akers Trust

The MSU Museum is thrilled to announce a transformative gift of $2 million from the Forest Akers Trust, a major step forward in reimagining how the Museum engages with its communities and educates future generations....

November 11, 2023

MSU Museum’s New Series Propels Student Ideas into the Spotlight

Earlier this fall, the MSU Museum announced the launch of Ignite Talks MSU, a one-of-a-kind public program designed to captivate and inspire attendees through a series of dynamic and fast-paced presentations. The inaugural event took...