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Federal Government Shutdown Updates

A federal government shutdown began on October 1, 2025. Federally funded projects may experience delays in communication, funding actions, and approvals. Please refer to the Sponsored Programs Administrion office for guidance. learn more
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MSU, Facebook Develop Research Model to Fight Deepfakes

Technological advancements make it nearly impossible to tell whether an image of a person that appears on social media platforms is actually a real human. The MSU-Facebook detection method is the first to go beyond standard-model classification methods.
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MSU Welcomes the Arrival of World-Leading Cyclotron Technology

Michigan State University and Bold Advanced Medical Future, or BAMF, Health announced the delivery of two advanced GE PETtrace 890 cyclotrons at the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building in Grand Rapids. The equipment classifies the facility as the most modern and advanced dual-cyclotron radiopharmacy in the world.
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Mobile Speech Lab Brings Research on Stuttering to Children and Families

Bridget Walsh, an assistant professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders has created a lab on wheels to reach families far from her brick-and-mortar lab on the East Lansing campus.
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Good Chemistry: Key Hires Advance Future of Science at MSU

Two key Michigan State University hires are paving the way for significant advances in chemistry and related sciences.
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New Microscope Tool Delivers Online Alternative to In-Person Lab Experience

Faculty and student duo develop rock-solid method to provide lab experiences virtually.
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How Good is Your Sense of Smell?

For older adults, having a poor sense of smell may indicate a higher risk of pneumonia.
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How COVID May Reshape the Future of Autism Education

The shift to online learning in the past year has presented significant challenges for children and families, especially for autistic children who often struggle with changes in routine and the engagement required for remote instruction.
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A Silver Lining for Extreme Electronics

Michigan State researchers are building tougher circuits to help withstand the grueling demands of energy production, space exploration and more.
Announcements
The Future of Health Forum Highlights AI's Impact on Precision Medicine
Interdisciplinary leaders gathered in Grand Rapids to discuss the future of AI in healthcare.
Faculty, Students and Alumni Honored With Prestigious ADSA Awards
Michigan State University faculty, graduate students and alumni were recognized this year by the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA), the leading international organization of educators, scientists and industry representatives committed to advancing the dairy industry. The strong presence of Spartans among the 2025 honorees highlights MSU’s depth in dairy science research, education and outreach.
Beal Garden Earns Prestigious International Accreditation
Michigan State University’s W.J. Beal Botanical Garden is officially internationally recognized. The garden recently earned accreditation from Botanic Gardens Conservation International, or BCGI, a UK-based membership organization representing botanic gardens in more than 100 countries around the world with the goal of linking the gardens together in a global network for plant conservation.

Wu Awarded Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study
Associate Professor of History Yulian Wu has been awarded a fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study in the School of Historical Studies for the 2025-26 academic year. This prestigious membership allows for focused research and the free and open exchange of ideas among an international community of scholars at one of the foremost centers for intellectual inquiry.
Choti Elected President of the Kenya Scholars and Studies Association
Jonathan Choti, Associate Professor of African Languages and Cultures in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures at Michigan State University, was elected President of the Kenya Scholars and Studies Association (KESSA), a professional organization that draws members from around the world and that promotes scholarly, scientific, and research work being done in and on Kenya.
Lopez Honored With 2025 Outstanding Extension Educator Award by the American Society for Horticultural Science
Roberto G. Lopez, PhD, associate professor and controlled environment/floriculture Extension specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University (MSU), has been named the 2025 Outstanding Extension Educator by the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS).