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Composer Debuts New Symphony Humboldt’s Nature in Los Angeles

An Michigan State University composer premiered a new symphony in Los Angeles inspired by explorer Alexander von Humboldt. The work blends personal history, science and music on a global stage.
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Study Demonstrates Faster Discovery of Therapeutic Drugs Through AI

Researchers at Michigan State University used AI to predict how chemicals affect genes, speeding up drug discovery. The approach identified promising treatments for liver cancer and a chronic lung disease.
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Researchers Join Effort To Change How Products Are Tested for Human Safety

Researchers from Michigan State University joined a new National Institutes of Health-funded center to improve how chemicals are tested for human safety. The effort aims to create faster, more ethical methods while reducing reliance on animal testing.
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How a Theatre Professor Turned an Abandoned Film Project Into a Feature Film Streamed Worldwide

An Michigan State University theatre professor turned a failed film project into a feature now streaming worldwide. When We Get There grew from a fast, low-budget production into a film featuring Hollywood actors and MSU alumni.
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Scientists Uncover How HPV-Positive Cancers Hide From the Immune System

Scientists at Michigan State University discovered that HPV-positive cancers hide from the immune system using a protein called MARCHF8. Blocking it could help make these tumors treatable.
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Food Safety Study Helps Protect Pregnant Women With Listeria

A new study improves food safety guidance to better protect pregnant women from Listeria. Researchers developed more accurate models to assess infection and stillbirth risk. The findings could lead to stronger, more targeted public health policies.
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Mutant Group B Strep Strains Explain Infections in Newborns

A new study explains how Group B Strep can still infect newborns despite antibiotic treatment. Researchers identified fast-mutating bacterial strains that help the infection survive. The findings could lead to improved prevention and treatment.
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Study: Emotional Support Reduces Incarceration Risk for Foster Youth

A new study finds emotional support reduces incarceration risk for youth in foster care. Strong social networks help ease the transition into adulthood. The findings highlight the importance of stable, supportive relationships.
Announcements
Spartan Researchers Convene for One Health Research Workshops
Faculty voices are helping shape the future of One Health Research at MSU, where interconnected health challenges meet collaborative, real-world solutions.
Douglas Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Belgium
Philosopher Heather Douglas of Michigan State University was awarded an honorary doctorate in Belgium for her influential work on science, ethics and public trust.
Malete and Pfeiffer Named Gwen Norrell Professors
Two Michigan State University professors were named Gwen Norrell Professors, recognizing their work in youth sport and student-athlete well-being. Their research will advance physical, mental and developmental outcomes for young athletes.
Cooley Named Lansing’s Next Poet Laureate
Suban Nur Cooley, assistant professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State University, has been named Lansing’s next poet laureate and will serve the greater Lansing region for the 2026-2028 term.
Law School Celebrates 25 Years of the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute
The Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute marks 25 years of hands-on legal training rooted in advocacy and real-world experience. The program continues to shape future trial lawyers through immersive, practice-based learning.
Professor and Alum Earn International Outstanding Publication Award for Second Language Acquisition Research
A Michigan State University professor and alum earned an international award for research on how people learn second languages. Their study supports a widely used model of language skill development.