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MSU Earns Global Ranking for Impact on UN Sustainable Development Goals

Michigan State University has earned global accolades for its progress in working toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals — including being named No. 1 in a key area.

Announcements

Physiology Professor Receives Mayo Clinic Early-Career Alumni Award

Oct 20, 2026

Erica Wehrwein’s work at MSU is advancing physiology education by helping students connect complex biological systems to real-world health and medicine.

MSU, Michigan Tech Partner to Advance Dual-Use Technologies That Improve Everyday Life

Oct 20, 2026

MSU and Michigan Tech are partnering to advance technologies that address national security challenges while benefiting areas such as health, energy, and manufacturing.

Teena Gerhardt Named 2027 Association for Women in Mathematics Fellow

Oct 19, 2026

MSU mathematician Teena Gerhardt has been named a 2027 Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics for her leadership, mentorship, and service to the field.

North Wind Leaders Join MSU to Explore Dual-Use Innovation and National Security

Oct 16, 2026

From AI and advanced computing to workforce development and technology transfer, leaders from North Wind and MSU explored how collaboration across academia, industry, and government can accelerate dual-use innovation and strengthen national security.

Agnieszka Sorensen Receives NSF CAREER Award to Study Dense Nuclear Matter

Oct 16, 2026

Using machine learning, theoretical modeling, and experimental data, MSU researcher Agnieszka Sorensen is working to better understand dense nuclear matter and the universe’s strong force.

MSU Scientist Bruno Basso to Be Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Agronomic Research

Oct 12, 2026

MSU scientist Bruno Basso is being recognized for pioneering precision agriculture research that helps farmers improve yields, reduce costs, and protect the environment.