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MSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and dignitaries will gather to celebrate the investiture of MSU’s 22nd president, Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., at 2 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall.

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 research and expertise prove to be go-to resources for those who want to stay informed for this year's presidential election. Plus, learn more about the various ways MSU is getting out the vote for its campus community.

Scientists just discovered how many chemicals in food packaging can leach into humans: Jamie Alan, associate professor in the College of Human Medicine, shared insight on the concern of chemicals in food packaging affecting food quality and human health.

Scientists show how pregnancy changes the brain in innumerable ways: Joseph Lonstein, professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Social Science, discussed how pregnancy could cause brain changes.

Pollution may affect the color of city birds, research shows: Kevin McGraw, chair of the Department of Integrative Biology and professor in the College of Natural Science, shared his study finding certain bird pigments can create a competitive advantage and increase survival.

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.