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Water at MSU
MSU takes water seriously. Researchers from across the university work together to make this vital resource safer for those in Michigan and around the world. See the ways Spartans are addressing water issues for a safer, healthier future. More
MSU establishes new tuition-free program for Michigan residents
MSU one of the first institutions in Michigan to offer a tuition-free scholarship to in-state residents, is redefining college access and affordability for Michiganders through a new tuition-free financial aid program. More
MSU fall enrollment totals 51,316
Michigan State University tallies a historic 51,316 students enrolled in the institution, one of the university’s largest-ever enrollments for a fall semester. More
Department of Energy awards $529M to FRIB
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, or DOE-SC, has awarded $529 million to continue world-leading nuclear science research at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at MSU More
Partnering with Henry Ford Health and Gilbert Foundation
The Gilbert Family Foundation also announced the creation of the Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute, bringing a revolutionary neurofibromatosis research institute to Detroit in partnership with Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences. More
MSU Recognized for Economic Development Prowess
In recognition of its strong commitment to economic development and prosperity, MSU has been designated as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association for Public and Land-Grant Universities, or APLU. More
Agricultural conservation practices and the Great Lakes
MSU researcher receives $1.2 million MDARD funding for continued water quality research More
Montmorency Tart Cherry Genome
Michigan State University researchers were searching for the genes associated with tart cherry trees that bloom later in the season to meet the needs of a changing climate. More
MSU Hits Record $759M in Research Expenditures
MSU has reached a milestone for research and development expenditures, with $759.2 million for fiscal year 2022. The total is a $49 million increase over 2021. More
Greening MSU
From lowering emissions to reducing campus waste, Michigan State University celebrates sustainability achievements on its way toward climate-neutral operations More
Spartan Scientists Helping MI Agriculture
Michigan State University’s renowned plant researchers are collaborating on solutions to grow more abundant, nutritious and resilient plants that will feed a growing population. More
MSU College Advising Corp Supports MI High Schoolers
The MSU College Advising Corps, or MSUCAC, was established to address the widening gap in college access for low-income, first-generation and underrepresented students in Michigan. More
MSU Joins Statewide Effort to Promote New Careers in Mobility
MSU will be joining the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s new Talent Action Team, a public-private partnership, to recruit electric vehicle and mobility talent to Michigan. More
Growing vital talent and innovation for Michigan industries
A new MSU center will expand capacity for preparing a highly skilled workforce and invest in innovation to support the state’s high-tech industries of today and tomorrow More
Training the STEM ‘leaders of tomorrow’
NSF awards MSU nearly $3 million to create a graduate program that will help usher in a new era of STEM discoveries using the power of machine learning More