Technology is changing how decisions are made. Trust in public institutions is shifting. And many of the choices shaping daily life — across education, health care, government and business — bring into question society’s shared values.

These issues reflect how a changing world is constantly shaping our lives. For many Spartan scholars working across disciplines, asking critical questions about complex situations with the goal of doing good — ethical inquiry — has long been central to their work.

With the creation of Michigan State University’s Ethics Institute, established in 2025 by President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., that work now has a shared home and a renewed focus on helping students, researchers and the public navigate ethical challenges with clarity and purpose.