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Two hundred and seventy-one Michigan State University graduates accomplished a perfect 4.0 GPA, receiving the Board of Trustees’ Award for academic excellence.

WKA, part of Michigan State University Broadcasting Services, has been named 2024 Michigan Public Television Station of the Year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.

For many MSU health sciences researchers, addressing underrecognized issues and including undertreated communities in their work is essential to building a healthier Michigan where no one is left behind. 

An easier-to-recycle plastic? MSU researchers are testing options: Professor and associate director of the MSU’ s School of Packaging at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources shared new research with doctoral students on monoplastics, a single type of plastic which is more sustainable and easier to recycle..

MSU Professor's cancer research at potential risk due to federal freeze: Dr. Jamie Bernard, associate professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the College of Human Medicine, shared her research on breast cancer research, and how possible funding cancelations could inhibit her work.

Autism research in Grand Rapids focuses on social responses: Barbra Thompson, assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development at the College of Human Medicine discussed research to examine social motivation differences for children with autism.

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.

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.

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.