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MSU firsts

The nation’s premier land-grant institution is no stranger to making history. MSU helped transform higher education in the United States as the model for the land-grant system that made practical education accessible to more Americans.

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Unity dinner

The MSU community gathered to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during its 45th annual commemorative celebration. Hosted at the Kellogg Center on Jan. 16, the event marked decades of commitment to advancing civil rights and community engagement.

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National Medal of Science

Teresa K. Woodruff joined an elite group of Americans who have received two national medals of honor when President Joe Biden announced the latest recipients of the National Medal of Science on Jan. 3.

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MSU in the news

Associated Press

A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests: Steve van Nocker, professor in the Department of Horticulture in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, shared his research to make apples trees in Michigan more resilient to climate change.

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Popular Science

Dogs sniff out two new species of truffle: Gregory Bonito, associate professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, discussed his research working with dogs to discover a new and rare species of truffles.

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The Conversation

3 myths about rural education that are holding students back: Sheneka Williams, professor and chair of the Department of Educational Administration at the College of Education, published an article about the issues facing rural school districts and misconceptions about their importance.

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Campus initiatives

Strategic Plan: MSU 2030

MSU used an inclusive and comprehensive strategic planning process to create a shared vision for the future and a common set of principles and values to guide our work.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan

To recognize the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for university, MSU is using a comprehensive DEI planning process focusing on those values and working in collaboration with the overall strategic planning process.

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Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Plan

The RVSM Strategic Plan stems from work by leading researchers and experts in the field to develop a plan for survivor services, prevention efforts, and climate and culture change initiatives.

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