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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