In a bold demonstration of philanthropic leadership and long-standing commitment to Michigan State University, the MSU Research Foundation has designated $75 million over the next eight years to support the university’s comprehensive campaign, Uncommon Will, Far Better World.

Michael Dease, professor of jazz trombone in the Michigan State University College of Music, has been named a Guggenheim Fellow in the 100th anniversary class of the prestigious fellowship. Dease, named an MSU Red Cedar Distinguished Professor in May, is one of 198 individuals selected from nearly 3,500 applicants, recognized for his prior achievements and exceptional promise.

The Institute for Public Policy and Social Research is now accepting proposals for the 2025 Michigan Applied Public Policy Research (MAPPR) Grant Program. Three-page applications with detailed budgets are due by June 16.

OR&I announces a new call for proposals for shared infrastructure requests with a submission deadline of October 15, 2025.

The Top 100 U.S. Universities List is an annual ranking created to highlight and celebrate U.S. universities that play a large role in advancing innovation and invention in the United States.

The Trifecta Initiative Facilitating Fund (TIFF) Awards are designed to provide investigators from the Trifecta Initiative colleges with resources towards federally funded NIH or NSF proposals.

Michigan State University proudly recognizes two exceptional postdoctoral scholars for their outstanding contributions to research. Selected through a highly competitive nomination and peer-review process, Dr. Miguel Chirivi, Ph.D., D.V.M., and Dr. Ajmir Khan, Ph.D., were honored with the 2025 Postdoctoral Excellence in Research Awards (PERA).

Kang Xia has been named associate director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch. Her appointment begins April 14.

Michigan State University’s Innovation Center hosted the highly anticipated 2025 Innovation Celebration on April 1 at the Kellogg Center, honoring the trailblazers advancing research, entrepreneurship, and economic development in the region and beyond.