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Recent News About Michigan State University
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Students paid more for higher education in Ingham County in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 3.6% in Ingham County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Fall 2022: 88% of applicants to Ingham County's 7 universities were admitted
Ingham County's seven universities admitted an estimated 88% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.
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Experts discuss future workplace trends amid technological advancements
From Labor Day 2023 to Labor Day 2024, the U.S. workforce experienced significant developments. Employees across various industries, notably the United Auto Workers, went on strike. Companies increasingly implemented generative artificial intelligence and grappled with maintaining virtual, hybrid, or in-person work environments.
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MSU researcher awarded $646K NSF grant for expanding educational opportunities via linguistics project
Michigan State University researcher and Assistant Professor of linguistics Betsy Sneller has been awarded $646,385 from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand educational opportunities through the MI Diaries linguistics research project.
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MSU researchers find regional variations in US concussion diagnoses
Researchers at Michigan State University’s Department of Kinesiology have identified significant geographic variations in concussion diagnoses across United States emergency departments, with the highest rates observed in the South and lower rates in the Midwest and Northeast.
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MSU alumnae serve as dietitians for Team USA at Paris Paralympics
Two alumnae from Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources have been selected to support Team USA athletes as registered dietitians during the summer 2024 Paris Paralympics.
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MSU launches podcast series focusing on 2024 election insights
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Michigan State University faculty and experts are actively commenting on and researching various related topics. To provide insights and analysis, "MSU Today with Russ White" has launched a 2024 Election Spotlight Series. In the coming weeks, guests from diverse disciplines will join the podcast for discussions. These experts will also be available to speak with media.
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Study reveals surprising abundance of red-backed salamanders
Michigan State University researchers contributed to a recent amphibian-focused study that highlighted the ecological importance of red-backed salamanders.
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MSU's WKAR selected as early voting center for East Lansing
WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University has partnered with the East Lansing City Clerk to host an Early Voting Center (EVC) for the November 5 general election.
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First class graduates from MSU’s physician assistant program
The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrated the commencement of its first class from the Physician Assistant Medicine Program on Friday, Aug. 23.
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Kalamazoo announces new prescription cash program for expectant mothers launching in 2025
Kalamazoo Rx Kids, the City of Kalamazoo’s inaugural cash prescription program for expectant mothers and infants, is set to launch in 2025. The initiative, an extension of Flint Rx Kids and a statewide program, will provide $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month for the first year of a baby’s life. This approach is modeled after the expanded Child Tax Credit and aims to enhance health, hope, and opportunity for families during pregnancy and infancy.
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MSU partners with Michigan Office for Future Mobility & Electrification for autonomous racing
Michigan State University announced a new partnership agreement with the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) to support MSU’s Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) team, PoliMOVE-MSU. The collaboration aims to provide students with experiential learning opportunities using connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies. Additionally, it will engage Michigan K-12 STEAM students in mobility initiatives through events, campus tours, and race event visits.
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MSU College opens first-of-its-kind public defender clinic focused on preconviction appeals
When Bradley Hall opens the doors to MSU College of Law’s new Public Defender Clinic this academic year, he will begin training the next generation of lawyers in a specialized area of law: preconviction appeals.
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Michigan State University physician discusses latest updates on COVID-19 and mpox
Michael Brown, university physician at Michigan State University and chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine in the MSU College of Human Medicine, has provided updated guidance on COVID-19 and mpox, formerly known as monkeypox.
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MSU partners with DNR on lake sturgeon conservation efforts
Five hundred juvenile sturgeons were released into the Saginaw River system last week as part of an ongoing effort to bring the giant fish back from the brink of extinction.
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MSU researchers discover method to curb antibiotic resistance using DNA scavengers
Michigan State University researchers have identified a potential method to curb antibiotic resistance by deploying "DNA scavengers" in wastewater treatment plants. The study, led by Syed Hashsham, MSU professor of civil and environmental engineering, and James Tiedje, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, discovered an enzyme capable of breaking down antibiotic-resistant DNA strands present in wastewater.
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MSU & U-M receive DOE grant for auto supply chain transition
The Michigan State University Industrial Training Assessment Center and the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute have been awarded $500,000 by the U.S. Department of Energy to launch the Michigan Automotive Supply Chain Technical Assistance Program. This two-year initiative aims to help small and medium-sized manufacturers in Michigan’s automotive sector transition to electric vehicle components and diversify their product lines.
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Study links gene activation to increased post-COVID-19 lung transplants
Researchers from Michigan State University and Corewell Health, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, have made a significant breakthrough in understanding post-COVID-19 lung complications.
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MSU graduates its first class of physician assistants
The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine will hold its inaugural Physician Assistant Medicine Program commencement on Friday, August 23. This milestone comes at a time when there is a critical shortage of healthcare professionals across the state and nation. Physician assistants (PAs) are increasingly in demand to help expand access to medical care. The graduates from MSU's program have trained alongside physicians, adopting a team-based approach that aims to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
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Study identifies factors affecting cancer screening for LGBTQIA+ individuals
Socioeconomic status, provider-patient relationships, and rural living environments have been found to affect cancer screening behaviors for LGBTQIA+ individuals, according to a recent study from Callie Kluitenberg Harris, a doctoral candidate in the Michigan State University College of Nursing.