From East Lansing to the World Cup

Decades of Spartan turfgrass research are helping prepare every field, in every stadium, for the world's biggest soccer tournament.

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A Message to the Spartan Community

President Kevin M. Guskiewicz shared on May 27 that he will be leaving MSU. Over the past several years, he has helped lead important progress across our university, strengthening student success initiatives, advancing research and innovation, expanding community partnerships and reinforcing MSU’s land-grant mission.  

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MSU earns top recognition in the 2026–27 Best Graduate Schools rankings

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5 ways MSU research is building a greener future

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MSU IN THE NEWS

Scientific American

The 2026 World Cup’s grass is an engineering problem: John Trey Rogers, professor and director of turfgrass research in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, shared how his research team produced the turfgrass for the FIFA World Cup now underway. 

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The Conversation

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence: Jordan Cash, professor in political theory and constitutional democracy at James Madison College, published an article about the history and role of the Federalist in the formation of the U.S. Constitution ahead of 250 years of America. 

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Phys

Hair-size microrobots combine three cancer-fighting functions in preclinical animal tests: Jinxing Li, Red Cedar Distinguished Assistant Professor in the College of Engineering and a principal investigator at MSU's Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering, created tiny, biodegradable robots that can help destroy cancer tumors more precisely. 
 

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Service-learning at MSU maintains No. 1 rank among public universities  

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Campus initiatives

MSU 2030: Excellence for Global Impact

As MSU grows and continues to become more contemporary, connected and future-focused, the refreshed strategic plan introduces key themes that bridge organizational and planning structures.

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Uncommon Will, Far Better World

MSU’s most ambitious multiyear comprehensive fundraising campaign will equip Spartans with the resources, experiences and knowledge to address the world’s greatest challenges, solidify MSU as a talent activator and create a thriving society.

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Know More Campus Survey

The survey assesses the experiences of students, faculty and staff related to relationship violence and sexual misconduct, workplace incivility, help-seeking and perceptions of campus. 

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