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Kevin M. Guskiewicz, a neuroscientist, academic leader and concussion researcher, began his tenure as MSU’s 22nd President on March 4, 2024. Guskiewicz joins MSU from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he served on the faculty since 1995 and as chancellor since 2019.
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Latest news
MSU broke ground on two new infrastructure projects that are critical to the future of Michigan food production and agriculture. Construction began on an updated, state-of-the-art Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center, as well as substantial renovations and additions to the Plant Science Greenhouses.
There are more than 700 acres in 25 distinct sites across campus, providing important examples of MSU’s rich natural heritage and offering significant resources for teaching, research, demonstration and nature appreciation. Thanks to these spaces, research and teaching at MSU extend beyond the classroom.
The MSU Board of Trustees approved the construction of a $335 million biomedical research center near the intersection of Amsterdam Street and Third Avenue in Detroit.
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MSU in the news
Opinion: The dark side of active citizenship: Jennifer Wolak, professor of in the Department of Political Science in the College of Social Science, shared her new research on people who are politically confident are more likely to contribute to polarization.
Many Black Americans speak African American English. But is it embraced in schools?: Geneva Smitherman, University Distinguished Professor Emerita and co-founder of the African American and African Studies doctoral program in the College of Arts and Letters, reflected on her efforts to promote and establish studies of African American English.
Is it safe to eat runny eggs amid the bird flu outbreak? Here's what the experts say: Wade Syers, food safety specialist with MSU Extension, discussed concerns of eating eggs after cases of a new bird flu.
Campus initiatives
MSU used an inclusive and comprehensive strategic planning process to create a shared vision for the future and a common set of principles and values to guide our work.
To recognize the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for university, MSU is using a comprehensive DEI planning process focusing on those values and working in collaboration with the overall strategic planning process.
The RVSM Strategic Plan stems from work by leading researchers and experts in the field to develop a plan for survivor services, prevention efforts, and climate and culture change initiatives.
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