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The extraordinary lives and legacy of former Michigan State University President Clifton R. Wharton and first lady Dolores D. Wharton were recently celebrated with an unforgettable afternoon of music and memories at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on MSU’s campus.

On Friday, Sept. 12, Michigan State University celebrated the renovation of Campbell Hall with a ribbon cutting. The $37.1 million renovation has modernized the historic 1939 building with essential safety, accessibility and efficiency upgrades.

MSU has earned several high rankings for 2025 from Washington Monthly. Affirming its placement as a leading global research university, MSU ranks No. 45 overall, No. 26 among public institutions, and No. 13 among the Big Ten as one of the “Best Colleges for Research” in the publication’s newly configured rankings that began this year.

New startup competition expands the playing field across the state into new industries: The director of portfolio management for the MSU Research Foundation commented on the foundation’s efforts to host a series of startup pitch competitions across Michigan to support economic development and innovation.

MSU researcher develops new technology to speed up bacteria testing: The professor in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at the Colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Engineering shared new research that will test bacteria within hours.

Michigan State team develops gel to help prevent hair loss in cancer patients: The associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the College of Engineering and MSU’s Institute for Qualitative Health Science and Engineering developed a shampoo-like gel that can help prevent hair loss for cancer patients.

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.

MSU and partners across the state are working even harder to share free resources to support individuals, families, communities and businesses adapt during the COVID-19 health crisis.

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.