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.

The Spartan Advocacy website allows Spartans to easily reach your Congressional representatives and convey a personalized message about the impact of federal funding and the importance of appropriate investments. As a constituent you should your personal email while noting your affiliation with higher education. Do not share any confidential information.

Dr. Fayyaz Hussain, a Professor in the department of Sociology and the Center for Integrative Studies, was recently awarded the Aida Tomeh Distinguished Service Award by the North Central Sociological Association (NCSA).

Yulian Wu, Associate Professor of history at Michigan State University, was recently awarded a fellowship with the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) in Social Science. Albert Einstein was one of the organization’s first professors and remained there until his death in 1955.

Eric Hegg, dean of the Michigan State University College of Natural Science, was honored with The Research Corporation for Science Advancement 2025 IMPACT Award. This award recognizes Hegg's significant contributions to scientific understanding and practical applications in alternative energy research and bioenergetics.

The Trifecta Initiative Facilitating Fund (TIFF) Awards are designed to provide investigators from the Trifecta Initiative colleges (Communications Arts & Sciences, Engineering, and Nursing) with resources towards federally funded NIH/NSF proposals.