Faculty Recognition

Michigan State University conducts world-class research and creative activity, ranking as one of the top global research universities in the world. MSU research excellence has been recognized through institutional membership in the American Association of Universities (AAU) since 1964.

The university attracts and welcomes an international community of outstanding graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and faculty visitors to a broad range of highly ranked graduate programs, research centers, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

National and international faculty awards are an important component of institutional reputation. Each year, Michigan State University faculty members earn a variety of honors for their scholarly contributions. Some receive prizes and awards from learned societies or government agencies for specific work or career contributions.

Please review the curated lists of prestigious awards earned by your colleagues and consider those for which you might nominate others using the award application information.

Announcements

Averill Named MSU AgBioResearch Assistant Director

Jun 7, 2023

James Averill, a Michigan State University alumnus and longtime leader in Michigan agriculture, has been named assistant director of MSU AgBioResearch effective July 1.

Turner and Vos Named International Communication Association Fellows

May 25, 2023

Two faculty in MSU’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences were named Fellows of the International Communication Association (ICA), one of the top honors in the field of communication.

Tiedje Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

May 23, 2023

Michigan State University microbial ecologist James Tiedje joins the 2023 elite cohort of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. This year, the Academy elected 269 people across the arts and sciences.

MSU Hits Record $759M in Research Expenditures for FY 2022

May 4, 2023

Michigan State University has reached a milestone for research and development expenditures, with $759 million for fiscal year 2022. The total is a $49 million increase over 2021 and demonstrates strong progress toward the strategic plan goal of $1 billion in research expenditures by 2030.

Privacy-Enhancing Research Earns International Attention

Apr 4, 2023

A research team led by Jiayu Zhou, associate professor of computer science and engineering at MSU, has won recognition in an international competition focused on privacy-enhancing technologies (PET) that bolster democracy.

Abbasi Receives National Recognition for Work on Minority Mental Health

Mar 30, 2023

Farha Abbasi, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been named one of the top 15 women in the nation to be honored at the Women on the Frontlines: Celebrating Women Faith Leaders celebration.

Wei Inducted Into AIMBE College of Fellows

Mar 28, 2023

Michigan State University Research Foundation Professor Guowei Wei has been inducted into the prestigious American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows.

Welsh Receives 2023 HARP Large-Scale Development Grant

Mar 21, 2023

The 2023 Humanities and Arts Research Program (HARP) large-scale development grant has been awarded to Ryan Patrick Welsh, assistant professor of media acting in the Department of Theatre, College of Arts & Letters.

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