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As a leading global research university, MSU applies its vast knowledge and resources to create solutions in communities across the state. Contributions made by MSU Spartans make Michigan a place of opportunity, economic growth and innovation.

Statewide

Contributions made by MSU Spartans make Michigan a place of opportunity, economic growth and innovation.

Upper Peninsula

With more than 8,000 acres and three AgBioResearch centers, MSU touches every corner of the U.P.

Northern Lower Peninsula

There’s more to “up north” than cherries, beaches and ski slopes. Arts, wildlife and wineries have a hint of green and white.

Central Michigan

Home to MSU and its students and the State Capitol, this region is the epicenter for MSU’s real-time impact, the state policy agenda, and the legacy that expands across the state.

Southwest Michigan

Spartans are making strides against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s in MSU’s new state-of-the-art $88.1m research center.

Southeast Michigan

Nearly 2,500 MSU medical professionals in 28 MSU partner hospitals deliver cutting-edge health services to the region’s residents.

Flint

MSU’s efforts in Flint are numerous and varied, from discovering lead exposure to creating health initiatives to ensure a safer, healthier community.

Detroit

The city’s history is rooted in the auto industry, but Spartans are behind the wheel driving $1.4 billion in economic impact to the area.

36,360

Enrolled Michigan students

$5.88 billion

Total economic impact

285,504

Alumni living in state