Announcements

Xuefei Ren was named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow for her internationally recognized research and upcoming project examining AI, data centers and the future of urban regions in China and the U.S.

Two Michigan State University professors were named Gwen Norrell Professors, recognizing their work in youth sport and student-athlete well-being. Their research will advance physical, mental and developmental outcomes for young athletes.

The Michigan State University’s Clinical Science doctoral program has earned a top 25 national ranking from U.S. News & World Report for 2026—tied for the #24 spot in the 2026 Best Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programs report.

Suban Nur Cooley, assistant professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State University, has been named Lansing’s next poet laureate and will serve the greater Lansing region for the 2026-2028 term.

The Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute marks 25 years of hands-on legal training rooted in advocacy and real-world experience. The program continues to shape future trial lawyers through immersive, practice-based learning.

A Michigan State University professor and alum earned an international award for research on how people learn second languages. Their study supports a widely used model of language skill development.

A Michigan State University professor received major funding to study and preserve Himalayan Indigenous knowledge and oral traditions. The research aims to elevate global understanding of Yakthung culture and its living systems of knowledge.

Nine Michigan State University researchers have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, one of the world’s largest and most respected scientific societies.

MSU’s College of Nursing has climbed into the top 25 nationally for NIH research funding. The ranking reflects growing support for impactful research in areas like health promotion, disease prevention and patient care.

MSU physician Mona Hanna is transforming public health through Rx Kids, a program providing direct cash support to families to reduce infant poverty and improve early outcomes.