Skip navigation links

Research for You

Federal investment in MSU research fuels solutions that make life better.


Learn More

Future Spartans, we're here for you.

Majors, degrees, programs

Choose from more than 400 areas of study across 17 colleges and unrivaled opportunities for undergraduate research.

Explore programs

Request information

Want to find out more about what life is like as a Spartan? We have the most up-to-date information you need on your journey to becoming a Spartan. We're always happy to help! 

Contact us

Visit campus

Attend an in-person or virtual tour, or sign up for a virtual admissions event. We can't wait to welcome you to campus, and show you around!

Get started

Latest news

Academic excellence

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

Read more

WKAR named Michigan Public TV Station of the Year

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.

Read more

Health for all

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. 

Read more

MSU in the news

Lansing State Journal

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..

Read more

WSYM-TV

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.

Read more

Yahoo

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.

Read more

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.

Learn more

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.

Read more

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.

Read more