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MSU is furthering its investment in a greener future, announcing a commitment to converting 369 internal combustion engine vehicles in its fleet to fully electric vehicles over the next decade. More
MSU has been working with partners in the Motor City to support economic development, advance the arts, transform schools, improve health and sustain the environment. More
A study by researchers from the MSU College of Human Medicine is the first to establish a link between the formation of cholesterol crystals and bacterial infections in the heart. More
Adding to its existing portfolio of campus safety and security resources, MSU announced two new initiatives that further enhance the university’s commitment to Spartans’ safety. More
Cystic fibrosis is caused by a genetic mutation that results in the body producing extraordinarily high volumes of thick mucus in the lungs that leads to chronic lung infections. More
A leading forest-certification organization has recognized MSU for its extensive use of sustainable mass timber in the construction of the new STEM Teaching and Learning Facility. More
The 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed Michigan State University in the top 6% of global universities – and No. 35 among U.S. institutions. More
The Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building on the campus of MSU received a first-of-its-kind upgrade with the installation of transparent solar glass panels. The 100 square feet of transparent solar glass installed above the building’s entryway will generate enough electricity to power lighting in its atrium. More
As one of the nation’s top research universities, Michigan State University prepares students, faculty and staff to think critically and creatively to gather important data that will help shape future conservation methods and inform public health measures across the state. More
MSU's Rebecca Knickmeyer is leading the largest-of-its-kind effort to understand the impact of genetics on early brain development and neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. More
Two MSU labs will receive nearly $6 million for projects to conduct COVID-19 wastewater surveillance and testing. This funding is part of a $49 million grant, supporting 19 local projects from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, or MDHHS, to continue wastewater surveillance in areas statewide. More
Spartan researchers introduce a new fluorescent imaging technique dubbed GOGREEN that’s faster and more efficient than traditional methods More
TechSmith today announced the company is moving its headquarters from its Okemos location to MSU’s campus. MSU and the Michigan State University Foundation are partnering to develop a 62,500 square-foot, two-story office building in the south portion of Spartan Village for this new tenant. More
With experts from eight respected mobility-oriented organizations taking part in the council, MSU is well positioned to gain valuable insight and perspectives of future industry and societal needs and the types of research and projects that MSU could support. Additional members may be invited to join the council in the future. More
The shift to online learning in the past year has presented significant challenges for children and families, especially for autistic children who often struggle with changes in routine and the engagement required for remote instruction. More
MSU's college of Human Medicine officials today announced results of a study outlining the future economic impact of the four buildings that comprise university’s Grand Rapids presence on the Medical Mile. More
At MSU, research never stops. In the past year, Spartan scientists and scholars made discoveries and created new knowledge that makes life better, while preparing the next generation of researchers. Along the way, they also earned prestigious awards and major funding. More
Perrigo’s new North American corporate headquarters will be at the corner of Monroe Avenue and Michigan Street NE in MSU’s Grand Rapids Innovation Park. More
With growing concern about the “COVID slide” effects of distance learning, researchers at MSU and UofM have developed two project-based learning studies that seek to help teachers boost student engagement. More
Historical racism and modern day health care disparities have ingrained in Black communities distrust of a medical system now charged with encouraging people to take the COVID-19 vaccine. More
Apple and Michigan State University announced that they will partner to launch the tech giant’s first United States-based Developer Academy in Detroit. More
MSU researchers have received $2.1 million in grant funding to test for the novel coronavirus in wastewater, which has the potential to be an early warning system for the presence of COVID-19. More
Michigan State University researchers are pursuing the "upcycling" of commonly disposed plastics such as grocery bags into higher uses with funding from a $2 million NSF grant. More
When it comes to finding solutions for a better tomorrow, Michigan State University Spartans have been thinking beyond the box — and designing better boxes — for more than half a century. More
Originally scheduled to open to the public in May 2020, the MSU-Detroit Partnership for Learning and Innovation (DPFLI) has been somewhat delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More
The U.S. Department of Energy has designated the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State University as an Office of Science user facility. More
Differences in biological sex can dictate lifelong disease patterns, says a new study by MSU researchers. More
Spartan scientists turn to the plant world to understand and treat human illnesses. More
Spartan engineers have secured $3.4 million in grants to develop diamond implants that could let doctors diagnose and treat Parkinson’s disease earlier. More
To date, MSU has distributed 12,336 face shield and mask combinations and nearly 1,000 visor attachments through the Food Processing and Innovation Center. More
At MSU, two successful projects focused on early detection involve collecting saliva and wastewater samples, which are excellent at revealing early COVID-19 outbreaks. More
To understand how Michigan educators responded during the transition to distance learning last spring, EPIC surveyed K-8 teachers and principals in traditional public schools and charter schools. More
MSU researchers have created for the first time a miniature human heart model in the laboratory, complete with all primary heart cell types and a functioning structure of chambers and vascular tissue. More
The study takes a holistic look at reducing threats of pathogens in low-moisture foods. NIFA has designated the project as a Center of Excellence, meaning it has high merit value and meets criteria for broad impact. More
During the COVID-19 pandemic, MSU researchers are rising to the occasion and spearheading projects that seek to aid the international efforts to develop treatments for the virus More
Thanks to a $700,000 grant from the NSF, a group of MSU researchers are working on ways robot-assisted learning can help neurological injuries patients improve common daily activities. More
The Ingham County Health Department and MSU Health Care, along with other partners, are working together to conduct tests for the novel coronavirus in areas where testing is not readily available. More
For the fifth consecutive year, Michigan State University earned “gold status” as a veteran-friendly school by the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency. More
MSU expanded its ability to repurpose personal protective equipment with a second decontamination process using vaporized hydrogen peroxide. More
Spartan Caregiver Support, a new MSU program is providing free informational support and resources to autism caregivers across Michigan. More
In a study published in Nature Sustainability, an ecosystem scientist and an agricultural economist outline how to develop a more sustainable land management system through data collection and stakeholder buy-in. More
Nursing students and alumni across the country have stepped up to provide care during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are some of the stories of how Spartan Nurses have answered the call to improve the health of our neighbors. More
They call themselves MI COVIDsitters. They are medical, nursing and other health care students not yet ready for the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic, but wanting to help somehow. More
For more than 150 years, MSU Libraries have used their resources, skills and knowledge to help the MSU community. Now they’re helping in a whole new way, working together and with others on campus to produce Personal Protective Equipment. More
MSU researchers have validated a test to detect coronavirus that is more accurate than those currently available, and could help address the national shortage of testing kits. More
MSU is using specialized equipment to clean and decontaminate used N95 masks and opening the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center to front-line health workers and first responders combatting the novel coronavirus outbreak. More