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Detroit DJ and Producer Carl Craig Named Artist-in-Residence

Michigan State University has selected internationally renowned Detroit DJ, producer and techno innovator Carl Craig as a MSUFCU Arts Power Up artist-in-residence, a program that brings visionary artists to campus to explore creativity, research and technology.
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Study Finds Most College Students Rebounded After Pandemic, but to Varying Degrees

New research from Michigan State University finds that in the four years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended campus life, most college students successfully bounced back. Students reported rising life satisfaction and declining loneliness. Many also recall online classes from the early days of the pandemic more fondly.
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Meet the Spartan Researchers Shaping MSU’s Ethics Institute

Michigan State University’s Ethics Institute brings Spartan scholars together to tackle today’s ethical challenges. Established in 2025, the institute supports interdisciplinary research, dialogue and student engagement. Meet the researchers turning ethical inquiry into real-world impact.
MSU 1 of 3 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Equity Research for Action Coordinating Centers, with photo of Nadia Abuelezam and Kent Key

Flint to Help Shape National Health Equity Efforts

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Flint residents have been awarded one of three competitive coordinating center grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) through its Health Equity Research for Action (HERA) program.
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Scientists Explore New Treatment of Drug for Rare Disorder

A decades-old drug, long used to treat conditions including a chronic parasitic disease, may soon offer new hope for even more patients with a different life-threatening and ultra-rare disorder, Bachmann-Bupp syndrome (BABS). The work is made possible through a new partnership between Corewell Health, Michigan State University and Every Cure.
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MSU Earns 3rd Carnegie Classification, Recognizing Leadership in Community Engagement

MSU’s commitment to exemplary community engagement has been nationally recognized through its selection as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
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Evidence Suggests the Milky Way’s Black Hole Had a More Active Past

Our galaxy’s supermassive black hole is famous for being one of the dimmest in the universe. Evidence from a new space telescope shows that this might not always have been the case. These surprising findings unveil new details of how supermassive black holes evolve. They also teach astronomers lessons about the history of our cosmic home.
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MSU Contributes to $45B in Economic Impact Generated by Michigan’s Public Universities

Michigan State University and its public university peers are a powerful economic engine for the state, generating nearly $45 billion in net new economic activity each year, supporting more than 129,000 jobs and contributing over $7 billion in state tax revenue.
Announcements
15 MSU Faculty Receive Research Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars Program Awards
The Michigan State University Office of Research and Innovation has selected 15 faculty members to receive support through the inaugural MSU Research Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars Program. The program supports health-related research while providing postdoctoral scholars with mentorship and training opportunities to advance their development as independent investigators.
MSU Museum Celebrates 25 Years as Michigan’s First Smithsonian Affiliate
The MSU Museum is celebrating 25 years as Michigan’s first Smithsonian Affiliate, a partnership that has connected communities with nationally recognized exhibitions, educational programs, and research opportunities.
Stabenow Shares Vision for Future of Food and Farm Policy at MSU
Two-time MSU graduate Debbie Stabenow returned to campus to deliver the Stuckman Lecture, reflecting on decades of public service and her vision for the future of food and farming.
Nwando Achebe Elected Overseas Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters
MSU historian Nwando Achebe has been elected an Overseas Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters which is one of the highest honors bestowed by Nigeria's premier scholarly organization for the humanities, arts, and literature.
Q&A with Nick Miller, Director of Business Connect at the MSU Innovation Center
In this Q&A, Nick Miller, director of Business Connect at the MSU Innovation Center, shares insights on the value of industry-sponsored research, resources available to help faculty connect with corporate partners, and steps researchers can take to initiate successful collaborations.
NIH Awards Multi-University Team Over $4M to Improve Women’s Health
A $4.6 million NIH award is supporting an MSU-led research team working to improve women’s health through advanced computer models that account for hormonal changes across the lifespan.