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Bird's eye-view of campusMichigan State University founded in 1855 as the pioneer Land grant institution is internationally known as a major public university in the United States, with a global reach. With over 45,000 students and 10,000 faculty and staff, we have advanced knowledge and transformed lives through innovative research, academics, and outreach for over 150 years. MSU is a member of the Association of American Universities, the National Association of State Universities and land-grant Colleges, and the Big Ten athletic Conference. Michigan State University is committed to intellectual leadership and excellence in both developing new knowledge and conveying that knowledge to its students and to the local, national and global community. If you would like to learn more about Spartan Life, please visit our home page at http://www.msu.edu or take a virtual tour.

If you have any questions, please feel free to use our offices as a reference:

Academic Human Resources
421 Administration Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1046
Directory Listing
Phone: (517) 353-5300
Fax: (517) 355-9601
Office for Inclusion & Intercultural Initiatives
444 Administration Bldg
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1046
Email: inclusion@msu.edu
Voice/TTY: 517-353-3922
Fax: 517-353-2988


MSU Facts



Pamela Fraker, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and of food science and human nutrition at MSU, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Robert Floden, a professor of teacher education and associate dean for research in the College of Education, was elected a member of the National Academy of Education. Election to these academies is considered one of the highest honors that can be accorded in their fields.


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