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Michigan State professor helps shape new climate assessment priorities

Steven Gray from Michigan State University has joined 175 researchers to set new priorities for U.S. climate assessments, aiming to guide future decisions on adaptation, resilience, and risk management nationwide.

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University of Michigan falls in 2027 national college rankings

Michigan's top universities saw their rankings shift in the latest U.S. News & World Report list, as new metrics changed how schools are measured and compared.

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Power Outage Shuts Down Michigan State University Dining Halls and Events

A widespread power outage at Michigan State University in East Lansing closed all campus dining locations and canceled a scheduled performance at the Wharton Center on Saturday afternoon.

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Michigan Governor Visits Taiwan to Strengthen Tech and Talent Ties

Governor Gretchen Whitmer led a Michigan delegation to Taiwan, meeting with local leaders and university alumni to discuss new opportunities for trade, technology, and workforce development between Michigan and Taiwan.

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Detroit, Chicago, and Columbus Chosen for New Study on Urban Energy Equity

A $1 million grant will support a three-year research project led by the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, examining how clean energy investments in Detroit, Chicago, and Columbus affect local neighborhoods.

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Michigan Animal Agriculture Research Faces Uncertain Future Without State Funding

Michigan's $125.8 billion animal agriculture sector relies on the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture for research and innovation. Farmers and industry leaders say losing this funding would threaten farm profitability and local food supply chains.

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Dan Bartholomae Named Michigan State Athletic Director on Five-Year Deal

Dan Bartholomae will take over as Michigan State University's athletic director and vice president under a five-year contract worth more than $1.3 million per year. The university announced his appointment at a news conference in East Lansing.

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Michigan EGLE brings state job opportunities to college career fairs

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is sending staff from five divisions to university career fairs this fall to connect students with state jobs and internships across Michigan

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Michigan State University to Lead New National Turbulence Research Center

A $30 million National Science Foundation grant will fund the TEMPEST Science and Technology Center at Michigan State University, aiming to advance turbulence research with AI, computation and hands-on experiments starting in 2026

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MSU Releases Wasps Across Michigan to Control Invasive Lily Beetles

Michigan State University has released over 4,400 parasitoid wasps statewide to target the destructive scarlet lily beetle, aiming for long-term pest control without pesticides. Residents may see new research plots and volunteer-planted lilies in local gardens.

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Kirk Gibson Foundation Marks 10 Years of Parkinson's Support in Michigan

The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's hosted its 10th annual charity golf outing in Rochester Hills, raising funds for free wellness programs at Michigan's first dedicated Parkinson's center.

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Over 100 License Plate Cameras Now Monitor Lansing Area Roads

More than 100 automated license plate reader cameras are now installed across the Lansing region, with the highest concentration near Michigan State University. Residents can check camera locations and learn how their data may be used.

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Michigan Lawmakers Push for More Transparency at Public Universities

A 1999 Michigan Supreme Court ruling allows public university boards to make most decisions privately. Lawmakers and advocates are now seeking constitutional changes to require open meetings and greater accountability for how $1.8 billion in state funds are spent.

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Michigan Study Finds Lake Sturgeon May Live Up to 400 Years

A new study using decades of Great Lakes data suggests some Michigan lake sturgeon could be centuries old, challenging previous estimates and raising new questions for fisheries management and conservation.

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