MSU News
Leading stem cell scholar visits MSU, discusses collaboration
A leading scholar in adult stem cell science visited Michigan State University this month to deliver lectures about the role of adult stem cells in neurodegenerative diseases and regenerative therapeutics.
THE book on South Asian birds
When it comes to the birds of South Asia, Pamela Rasmussen wrote the book on it. Literally. Twice.
Foreign policy takes stage, yet most voters indifferent
Foreign policy has taken center stage in the presidential campaign, yet most voters pay little attention to this issue when electing a president, said Matt Zierler, associate professor of international relations.
Premed students to get practical admissions advice at Oct. 6 event
Premed students have an opportunity to meet deans and admission directors from all six Michigan medical schools in one place at MSU from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6.
Rewriting the rules of teamwork
As scientists from different disciplines and regions help design a world-class nuclear research facility at Michigan State University, a team of MSU researchers will conduct one of the first major studies of how teams work together.
MSU, The MasterCard Foundation partner on $500 million African scholars program
With 50-plus years of engagement in Africa, Michigan State University will partner with The MasterCard Foundation on its $500 million education initiative, The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, to provide talented, yet financially disadvantaged youth – especially those from Africa – with access to high-quality education.
ESPN College GameDay coming to MSU for battle with Buckeyes
ESPN College GameDay will visit East Lansing for the second year in a row when Michigan State University takes on Ohio State University on Sept. 29. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. in Spartan Stadium.
MSU-led projects to help war veterans
A pair of projects totaling $1.5 million and led by an MSU professor will help Michigan National Guard members and their families in the often stressful transition from battlefield to civilian life.
Bone marrow holds secrets for treating colitis and Crohn’s
Michigan State University researchers have unlocked secrets in bone marrow that could lead to improved treatments for colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Obama leads in Michigan; many voters undecided
President Barack Obama holds a substantial lead in Michigan over Republican challenger Mitt Romney, although many of the state’s voters remain undecided, according to MSU's latest State of the State Survey.
Infant galaxy offers peek at early universe
A Michigan State University astronomer is part of an international team of scientists that has discovered a galaxy so far, far away that its light was emitted not all that long after the Big Bang occurred.
Pinpointing genes that control breast cancer key in finding treatments
As scientists continue to map breast cancer’s complex genetic makeup, research at Michigan State University could lead to better diagnoses and new treatment targets.
Evolution is as complicated as 1-2-3
A team of researchers at MSU has documented the step-by-step process in which organisms evolve new functions. The results, published in the current issue of Nature, are revealed through an in-depth, genomics-based analysis that decodes how E. coli bacteria figured out how to supplement a traditional diet of glucose with an extra course of citrate.
MSU and Monsanto launch $3 million corn rootworm program
Michigan State University and Monsanto Company are teaming up to tackle one of the most damaging pests on the farm – the corn rootworm.
Program propels students to research careers in health, medicine
A MSU program designed to overcome the racial and socioeconomic disparities seen among health researchers has spawned diverse projects ranging from managing chronic heart disease to preventing memory loss among diabetics.
MSU-developed video game aims to increase financial literacy
A new video game designed to teach young people the ins and outs of finances has been developed by the Michigan State University Games for Entertainment and Learning Lab.
CEO incentives should be more strategic
CEOs are sometimes rewarded for taking excessive risks – a practice that helped fuel the recent recession but could be altered if companies are more strategic in how they compensate their chief executives, an MSU scholar argues in a new study.
New gene could lead to better bug-resistant plants
The discovery of a new gene could lead to better bug-resistant plants.
MSU, GVSU partner on clinical trials certificate program
A new health care graduate program operated by Grand Valley State University and Michigan State University will help train workers for the growing field of clinical research trials.
MSU named Military Friendly School
MSU offers a wide range of programs designed to ease the transition for students who are coming to college after serving in the military. Thanks to this supportive environment, MSU has been named a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine.
