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With the release of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 edition of Best Colleges, MSU has four undergraduate programs ranked in the top 25 in the nation. The rankings are based strictly on reputational surveys completed by peer institutions.
At MSU, learning goes beyond the classroom and, often, beyond the borders of campus where students make a real-world impact. Recognized as the No. 1 public university for service-learning by U.S. News & World Report, MSU is leading the charge in turning students into changemakers.
MSU research and expertise prove to be go-to resources for those who want to stay informed for this year's presidential election. Plus, learn more about the various ways MSU is getting out the vote for its campus community.
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MSU in the news
Zelda is her own hero in the series' latest, ‘The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’: Amanda Cote, associate professor and director of the Serious Games Certificate in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, discussed the impact of Princess Zelda being cast as the protagonist for the first time in a main “Legend of Zelda” game.
GOP takes aim at Zelensky for Pennsylvania visit, Vance swipe: Matt Zierler, associate professor in James Madison College, commented on how Republicans and Democrats view U.S. relations with Ukraine amid the presidential campaign.
Michigan State University setting the standard for student voter turnout: Shawn Turner, general manager of WKAR, and members of MSUvote, discussed how MSU is promoting voting in 2024, after being awarded a “gold campus” in 2022 for high student turnout rates.
Campus initiatives
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.
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