EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s proximity to the Great Lakes provides access to roughly 20% of the world’s surface fresh water. From agriculture to tourism, water is a key driver of the state’s economy and the well-being of its residents. Protecting this resource from threats is of utmost importance. It has prompted Michigan State University, alongside …
All of Michigan State University’s USAID funding programs have been terminated by the federal government, resulting in more than $20 million in funding loss. This includes nine direct programs, as well as five flow-through programs. The loss in funding has ended programs across campus — including the Feed the Future Global Biotech Potato Partnership, a project …
Why this matters: This study is the first to assess PFAS exposure in a community affected by contamination from a paper mill landfill, an often-overlooked source. Elevated levels of PFAS were found in both drinking water and residents’ blood, with higher levels in those who consumed more contaminated municipal water. Long-term exposure to PFAS-contaminated drinking …
The final stage of the project is expected to be complete by November 2026. Just over a year ago, Michigan State University leaders broke ground on transformative renovations taking place at the MSU Plant Science Research Greenhouse Facility located at the corner of Farm Lane and Wilson Road. As work continues to be done at the facility, its progress …
Three Michigan State University faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences this year. Christoph Benning, Jianguo “Jack” Liu and Philip Robertson are among the 120 members and 30 international members being recognized for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. The National Academy of Sciences was established in 1863 by an Act of Congress, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, as a private, nongovernmental institution to advise the nation on issues related …
When Lionel Messi and the world’s elite players take the field for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup, they’ll be playing on scientifically perfected grass. FIFA has partnered with turf grass scientists at Michigan State University and the University of Tennessee to create uniform natural grass fields across 16 cities in …
In a world increasingly shaped by global health threats, food insecurity, and the urgent need for sustainable agriculture, one Michigan State University (MSU) researcher is quietly leading a diagnostic revolution. Dr. Evangelyn “Vangie” Alocilja, a professor in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, has developed a suite of Simple, Mobile, Affordable, Rapid, and Transparent …
Why this matters: Environmental factors, such as pollution and nutrition, can have negative impacts on pregnancy and child health. Researchers are working to understand how these factors affect kids from different backgrounds. If funding is significantly reduced, generations of children across the U.S. could be negatively affected. Michigan State University researcher Jean Kerver, a Traverse City-based …
Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor and University Distinguished Professor in Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, was selected to serve as co-chair of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, or NASEM, committee on the ethical, legal, environmental, safety, security, and other appropriate societal issues related to engineering biology research …
Through a new partnership with CNH, researchers and students at the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) will have access to the innovative New Holland T6.180 Methane tractor. A rare piece of equipment, usage of this tractor will further solidify CANR’s position as a leader in agricultural innovation. Underscoring a commitment to sustainability, …
