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Study Finds Memories of Childhood Adversity Shift With Present-Day Relationships

New research from Michigan State University finds that how young adults recall adverse childhood experiences fluctuates based on the current quality of their relationships — particularly with their parents.

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Virtual Reality Research Explores How Attention Shapes Memory

Researchers Ralf Schmälzle and Hee Jung Cho have published new work in the Journal of Communication. Their study investigates how virtual reality combined with eye-tracking can measure visual attention. The findings shed light on how attention and memory interact in immersive media environments.
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Study Reveals Struggles Precede Psychosis Risk by Years, Suggesting Prevention Opportunities

A groundbreaking international study of over 1,000 adolescents and young adults at risk for psychosis has found that social and academic difficulties emerge years before clinical symptoms appear, offering a critical window for early intervention.
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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.
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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.
Announcements
Impact of Interdisciplinary Collaboration Showcased at the Tetrad Symposium
Forty Tetrad teams convened at the MSU Union to present their collaborative research at the Tetrad Symposium.
Edwards Named National Academy of Education Member
University Distinguished Professor Patricia A. Edwards has been named a National Academy of Education member. The title recognizes educators and education scholars who have made outstanding contributions to the field. Edwards is one of five current Michigan State University faculty to hold the title, and one of 19 to be selected for the title in 2026.
Shared Research Infrastructure Programs (SRIP) January 2026 Awards Announced
The Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I) is pleased to announce the January 2026 recipients for the Shared Research Infrastructure Program (SRIP) awards. SRIP supports one-time, non-recurring purchases or investments in specialized research infrastructure that will support and advance cutting-edge research at MSU, benefit a diverse range of researchers, and align with MSU’s strategic research priorities. This program is funded in part through the generosity of the Michigan State University Research Foundation.
Jazz Program Earns National Recognition at Collegiate Championship
The Michigan State University Jazz Studies program placed second in the nation in the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship with more than 20 MSU musicians earning individual honors.
Ogunwobi Named Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences
Internationally renowned cancer researcher Olorunseun “Seun” Ogunwobi, MD, PhD, has been elected a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS). Ogynwobi is chair of Michigan State University’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and co-director of the Center for Cancer Health Equity Research.