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Latest news

Nose and heart link

Losing the ability to smell may be associated with the risk of heart failure in older adults, even those who say they are in excellent health, according to new research from Honglei Chen, MSU Research Foundation Professor of epidemiology and biostatistics in the MSU College of Human Medicine.

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Rural health care

MSU has long had a presence that reaches all areas of Michigan to create a national model for improving health and well-being in underserved communities, including rural areas of the state.

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Soldier to student

“At Michigan State, we’re dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for our student veterans, and Warrior-Scholar Project does just that,” said Patrick Forystek, director of MSU’s Student Veterans Resource Center.

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MSU in the news

New York Times

How food prices have changed over the past four years: David Ortega, associate professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, commented on increasing food prices and why shoppers should not expect costs to decline any time soon.

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Reuters

US retailers rush holiday imports, fearing strikes and disruptions: Jason Miller, interim chairperson and Eli Broad Professor of Supply Chain Management in the Broad College of Business, discussed forthcoming U.S. tariffs on the economy, including electric batteries and solar cells.

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Hechinger Report

Mathematics test scores in some countries have been dropping for years, even as the subject grows in importance: William Schmidt, professor and founder of the Center for the Study of Curriculum Policy in the College of Education, shared research and commented on drops in mathematics testing scores.

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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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