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On Sept. 6, the MSU Board of Trustees voted to authorize construction of a new Plant and Environmental Sciences Building. This 200,000-square foot facility, located at the corner of Farm Lane and Wilson Road, will provide critical laboratory space for approximately 40 principal investigators and their teams, advancing MSU’s leadership in food security and climate adaptation.

At MSU, learning goes beyond the classroom and, often, beyond the borders of campus where students make a real-world impact. Recognized as the No. 1 public university for service-learning by U.S. News & World Report, MSU is leading the charge in turning students into changemakers.

MSU continues to expand its community development and economic footprint in the greater Lansing region. On Sept. 6, the Board of Trustees authorized the administration to begin a planning study to construct a new community-oriented, public-private partnership venue at the corner of Harrison and Trowbridge roads.

Astronomers really like the South Pole, but why?: Nathan Whitehorn, associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, explained why the South Pole is a key site for observing neutrons, providing a more direct view of cosmic rays.

‘Coaching and Politics’: What Coaches See in Tim Walz’s VP Candidacy: Dan Gould, professor emeritus and former director of MSU’s Institute for the Study of Youth Sports in the College of Education, commented on the potential appeal Gov. Tim Walz brings as a former high school football coach.

FIFA aims for the perfect pitch at 2026 World Cup following fields called a disaster at Copa America: “One of the easiest decisions I have made around this tournament so far was the partnering of UT and MSU universities,” said Alan Ferguson, FIFA26 director of infrastructure and technical services. “Both already had world-leading reputations, both already led by world-leading turf professors. I didn’t want to reinvent the wheel — it was already here.”

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.

To recognize the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for university, MSU is using a comprehensive DEI planning process focusing on those values and working in collaboration with the overall strategic planning process.

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.