http://statenews.com What makes the university system in the U.S. worthwhile is the diversity and variety that each institution offers to prospective students. One school might offer a great engineering program while another may specialize in liberal arts. The variety makes choosing a school an important and exciting decision. en-us Foundry4 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:16:55 -0400 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:01:07 -0400 webmaster@statenews.com http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/15513/view That’s fabulous and all, but what I don’t appreciate is that I haven’t even graduated yet, let alone landed a job that will help me pay off my student loans, and ALREADY the telemarketers are calling me asking for donations! Though donations make the world go ‘round, apparently, I have given ENOUGH money to this school…for now, at least. I find it a bit insulting that I can’t afford to support myself yet and I’m expected to just give my money away to the university. Give me some space, MSU! Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:48:04 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/15513/view http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/15516/view Katie, ever heard of declining? Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:12:00 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/15516/view http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/15568/view I declined when I received my call, but it comes to question just how money hungry is MSU? 10-15% tuition increases a year hurts, but then expand it to also ask for donations? Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:42:42 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/15568/view http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/15747/view Do your homework, people!! Maybe its kind of rude to ask students for money. But, even that MSU is a great university and has a good ranking, take a look at the endowment Harvard or other schools nationally, like uofm. Endowment is an ESSENTIAL part of the university. It helps recruit faculty, develop facilities and, overall, improve the experience of the students and the quality of the institution. I have seen recent reports and, thanks to the Capital Campaign that just ended, our endowment has increased greatly in the last 10 years. But, the university can’t wait to make campaigns. Individuals like alumni and parents (more importantly alumni) need to donate. Even small amounts, like $25, go a long way when everything is added. The actual endowment of MSU is around 1.4 billions from around 500 millions in 1996. Its great!! But, compared to Harvard, we are far behind, economically. Harvard owns an endowment worth in $20, approximately. You may be expecting this from an Ivy League School. But, as a Michigan State student, I value this institution and I want it to be at that level. Imagine MSU at the Ivy League level (forget about uofm. they are a crappi school). MSU is great now and will always be, in all the aspects. But financial support is EXTREMELY important. ALSO, I WANT TO ENCOURAGE ALL THE MSU COMMUNITY TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE MSU DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE. GO GREEN!! Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:01:07 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/comment/15747/view