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College of Human Medicine plans to lease Flint facility
With student programs housed in cities across Michigan, the MSU College of Human Medicine plans to expand its presence even further.
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MSU Prof wins Krieghbaum Under-40 Award
John Besley, an associate professor in MSU’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences, became the first MSU faculty member to be honored with the Krieghbaum Under-40 Award by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, or AEJMC.
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MSU Prof is selected to One Love Foundation counsel
MSU professor Cris Sullivan has been chosen to grace the One Love Foundation’s national advisory counsel. Sullivan, who also is the director of MSU Research Consortium on Gender-based Violence, was chosen in view of her contribution and research in the area of violence against women.
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MSU study shows Facebook helps first generation student's confidence
A team of MSU researchers suspected social media might help reduce fear and build confidence in the future college experiences of high school students.
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MSU Community Music School hosts event for children with disabilities
A cacophony of drums, synthesizers and auto-tuned voices echoed throughout corridors of the MSU Community Music School, 4930 S. Hagadorn Road, as youngsters of all ages came together for the Eric “RicStar” Winter Music Therapy Camp. As the programs enters its 11th year, Cindy Edgerton, the camp’s director, said the program has experienced exceptional growth, from 46 campers in 2003 to an all-time high of 124 participants this year.
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Beal Botanical Garden is the oldest garden of its kind in U.S.
There are a few things in the world that become better with age — wine, wisdom and now add the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden to the list.
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Student loan interest rates in danger of doubling
Thousands of MSU students could feel the bite of loan interest rates doubling if Congress doesn’t reach a consensus on a long-term funding solution by July 1.
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Clean Plates at State initiative continues to see less food waste
MSU dining hall customers are continuing to improve producing less food waste annually, and this year no different.
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ASMSU works to resolve funding before July 1
With weeks left until July 1, the end of MSU’s fiscal year, the time for ASMSU to make a financial decision is approaching quickly.
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Local longboarders try bamboo boards
While typically associated with feeding panda bears, bamboo has been repurposed by skateboard manufacturers to create lightweight, flexible boards.
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MSU receives grant to work on reducing nitrogen pollution
A team composed of MSU’s professors and scientists will start working on a project to find ways that could help reduce farm pollution starting in July.
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Morrill Hall demolition begins
After more than 100 years of history, Morrill Hall has reached the beginning of the end.
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Recent MSU study shows many pregnant women aren't utilizing program
“Mother knows best,” is an old adage that many are familiar with. However, a recent study indicates many Medicaid-insured mothers-to-be are not being exposed to a service that could help them receive the best care possible for themselves and their infants.
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More MSU graduates are staying in-state
Michigan’s economy has made improvements in the last few years, and graduates from the many Michigan public universities are taking notice.
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Protests in Turkey affect students studying abroad
When construction management senior Jason Korth looks outside his window, he sees crowds of protesters.
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MSU Bakers open farm stand on campus
The MSU Bakers are working hard to establish a more visible presence on campus, leading to the opening of a farm stand where they sell their fresh baked goods.
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RCAH student given award for work in community
The moment she walked out the door of REACH Studio Art Center for the first time, Residential College in the Arts and Humanities senior Emily Nott knew she had to be a part of it, which has now led her to recognition in the community.
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CATA reduces campus summer bus schedule
If a student is living in East Lansing throughout the summer and don’t have their own mode of transportation, chances are they have to deal with the lowered frequency of the Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, buses to get around.
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Online professor reviews can offer glimpse into classroom experience
With the advent of the digital age, students no longer have to rely solely on word of mouth to find information on professors, electing instead to peruse the Internet in search of pertinent information.
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Meat Judging Team re-emerges, tests MSU students
Jill Gulick has loved pigs since she started raising them for fairs as a child. This passion for pork led the animal science junior straight to the pursuit of a career in swine genetics in addition to a role on MSU’s Meat Judging Team.