Michigan State University’s Innovation Center hosted the highly anticipated 2025 Innovation Celebration on April 1 at the Kellogg Center, honoring the trailblazers advancing research, entrepreneurship, and economic development in the region and beyond.

Kang Xia has been named associate director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch. Her appointment begins April 14.

The Spartan Advocacy website allows Spartans to easily reach your Congressional representatives and convey a personalized message about the impact of federal funding and the importance of appropriate investments. As a constituent you should your personal email while noting your affiliation with higher education. Do not share any confidential information.

Eric Hegg, dean of the Michigan State University College of Natural Science, was honored with The Research Corporation for Science Advancement 2025 IMPACT Award. This award recognizes Hegg's significant contributions to scientific understanding and practical applications in alternative energy research and bioenergetics.

The Trifecta Initiative Facilitating Fund (TIFF) Awards are designed to provide investigators from the Trifecta Initiative colleges (Communications Arts & Sciences, Engineering, and Nursing) with resources towards federally funded NIH/NSF proposals.