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A Magical Experience for an MSU Composer

Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic premiere latest work by Ricardo Lorenz, Professor of Composition and chair of the Composition Area at Michigan State University.
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Forecasting the Future to Protect Monarchs

Michigan State researchers have forecast monarch butterfly population sizes throughout the Midwest to show where conservation efforts could have the most impact in the face of climate change.
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'Michigan Model' National Pilot Program to Help Curb Acts of Mass Violence

Michigan State University’s Department of Psychiatry received a $15 million grant from the state of Michigan to help curb acts of violence and spare families from unthinkable trauma before it’s too late.
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Greenhow, Koehler Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Online Learning

In March 2020, COVID-19 suddenly forced school administrators, educators, students and caregivers into a new modality of teaching and learning.
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Glendinning Creates Body of Work to be Displayed in South Africa

That body of work, titled "Attached to the Soil", will now be displayed in art multiple galleries across South Africa.
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Lowering Hormones Could Improve IVF Live Birth Rates

MSU researchers reveal findings from a dual-purpose grant from the USDA and NIH to study assisted reproductive technologies for cattle and humans.
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Sniffing Out Cancer with Locust Brains

Michigan State research shows insects can differentiate between cancer cells and healthy cells, which could help detect the disease earlier
Hubble telescope image of a low surface brightness galaxy

Halos and Dark Matter: A Recipe for Discovery

About three years ago, Wolfgang “Wolfi” Mittig and Yassid Ayyad went looking for the universe’s missing mass, better known as dark matter, in the heart of an atom.
Announcements
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.
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.
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.
MSU Maintains High Ranking for Research by Washington Monthly
Washington Monthly ranked MSU among the nation’s top research universities, recognizing its research strength, doctoral education, and faculty accomplishments.