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Experts discuss impact of movies like 'Twisters' on tornado warning awareness
Weather warnings are crucial for public safety, yet they often go unheeded.
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New MSU report highlights disparities in Michigan's elementary English language arts curricula
In recent years, the focus on literacy, particularly in elementary schools, has led to significant policy developments across the nation. Michigan, like many other states, enacted a comprehensive literacy policy with the Read by Grade Three law in 2016. However, this policy did not call for statewide adoption of particular English language arts (ELA) curriculum resources, as has been done in some other states and school districts.
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How much did Ingham County spend on women's football teams in 2023?
Women's football teams from Ingham County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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How much did Ingham County spend on men's football teams in 2023?
Men's football teams from Ingham County received $49,428,661 during the 2023 season, up 4.2% from the previous year.
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MSU professor receives international recognition for contributions to literacy
Patricia Edwards, a University Distinguished Professor in Michigan State University’s College of Education, has been awarded the William S. Gray Citation of Merit from the International Literacy Association (ILA).
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Olympic rower links sportsmanship with artistic expression
The modern Olympics continue to highlight athletic excellence and a spirit of teamwork even after more than 125 years since their inception in Athens, Greece. Now, every two years, the Olympics — with either the Summer Games or Winter Games — connect people and cultures in peaceful competition. Roughly 10,500 athletes from around the world will compete at the 2024 Paris Games from July 26 to August 11.
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Money magazine rates Michigan State University highly for quality and affordability
In its 2024 rating of best colleges, Money magazine awarded Michigan State University (MSU) 4.5 out of 5 stars. The scores are based on three main criteria: quality, affordability, and student outcomes.
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Study reveals growth and challenges in US hospital telemedicine adoption
A recent study led by Michigan State University researchers has documented a notable increase in telemedicine services offered by U.S. hospitals from 2017 to 2022, while also identifying persistent barriers to its full implementation.
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MSU engineers poplars to produce squalene as alternative to shark-derived sources
What do poplar trees, sharks, and biofuels have in common? While it might sound like a riddle, a team led by Michigan State University biochemists has reported findings concerning all three in the quest for cleaner energy.
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Expert advises on keeping bacteria at bay during grilling season
Summer is the time for grilling, but as cooking moves from the kitchen to the patio, unwelcome bacterial guests can tag along for dinner. While most bacteria are beneficial, certain germs can grow on food and cause foodborne illness, or food poisoning, when consumed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 48 million people are sickened by foodborne bacteria every year.
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2023: How much was spent on women’s basketball teams from Ingham County?
Women’s basketball teams from Ingham County received $6,475,060 during the 2023 season, up 31.4% from the previous year.
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2023 sees Ingham County investing $16,613,822 in men’s basketball teams
Men’s basketball teams from Ingham County received $16,613,822 during the 2023 season, down 1.3% from the previous year.
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MSU researchers develop novel probiotic-based oral vaccine against bovine tuberculosis
Pathogens that spread between animals and humans are responsible for some of the deadliest infectious diseases in humans, including highly pathogenic avian influenza, malaria, rabies, and tuberculosis.
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MSU trustees approve $3.6B budget with focus on strategic plan
Concluding its retreat at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine Building in Flint, Michigan, the MSU Board of Trustees today approved the university’s fiscal year 2024-25 operating budget presented by the administration, which includes tuition and fee rates for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Apple Developer Academy celebrates third graduating class
The Apple Developer Academy celebrated its third graduating class today, empowering nearly 200 Detroiters with the skills to excel in the city’s rapidly expanding tech sector.
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MSU study finds biases affect diversity in clinical trials
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are considered the gold standard for studying the safety and efficacy of new treatments in clinical research. However, a recent study from Michigan State University (MSU) has revealed significant underrepresentation of people of color and white women in these trials due to systematic biases.
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Using Detroit’s wastewater as a public health tool
Irene Xagoraraki, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Michigan State University, has been investigating the potential of wastewater as a public health tool long before the COVID-19 pandemic brought it into the spotlight. Her environmental virology lab at MSU has partnered with the city of Detroit and the Great Lakes Water Authority since 2017 to test municipal wastewater from Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties for viral diseases in the Greater Detroit community.
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New MSU report examines impact and outcomes under Read by Grade Three law
The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC), in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education and the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), has released a new report on Michigan's Read by Grade Three law. This study examines the implementation and outcomes of the policy over four years, focusing on retention and exemption decisions for students who scored 1252 or below on the end-of-year state test in English language arts (ELA) from 2020 to 2023.
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MSU report reveals leaks affecting diversity in Michigan's teacher pipeline
New research from Michigan State University’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) examines the changing pool of prospective Michigan teachers as candidates move through the preparation pipeline from K-12 education into the workforce. The report highlights how Michigan loses potential teachers even before they enter the workforce, representing "leaks" in the pipeline.
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Public-health strategies key focus for preventing gun violence
This story refers to the violence the Michigan State University (MSU) community experienced in February 2023. Resources for students, faculty, and staff are available from the Office for Resource and Support Coordination.