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Top 25
In its 2023 edition of best colleges, Washington Monthly ranked MSU in the top 50 nationally and top 25 among public institutions. The Forbes 2023 edition of America’s Top Colleges also lists MSU in the top 25 among public universities.
FCC chief economist
Johannes Bauer, Quello Chair in Media and Information Policy and professor of media and information at MSU, has been named the Federal Communications Commission’s chief economist, the agency announced.
Arts MSU
MSU sets the stage for an all-in approach to the arts as a key component to creating a stronger community, economy and society with the launch of Arts MSU. This is MSU’s first unifying presence for the arts on campus and the effort spotlights diverse arts happening across campus through a cohesive mission, vision and brand.
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New program ignites success for first-generation and historically marginalized students
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Bloomberg
Fed’s Lisa Cook confirmed by Senate to 14-year term as governor: The U.S. Senate confirmed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, MSU economist, to a full 14-year term on a 51-47 vote, with most Republicans again withholding their support.
The Conversation
Could a single drug treat the two leading causes of death in the US: cancer and cardiovascular disease?: Because of the parallels between cancer and cardiovascular disease, cancer nanodrugs may be strong drug candidates to treat cardiovascular disease and vice versa. Bryan Smith is an associate professor of biomedical engineering at MSU.
Inc.
China's economic woes are impacting small businesses: China's decades-long one-child policy has contributed in part to a labor shortage, and the country's "burgeoning middle class" is making factory work less and less desirable, says Amy Broglin-Peterson, a supply chain management faculty member at MSU.
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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.
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.
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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