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Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 170 years. It is a top 100 global university, a leading U.S. public research institution and a member of the Association of American Universities — a distinction held by 71 of the most prestigious research institutions in the U.S. and Canada.

As the nation's premier land-grant institution, MSU expands access to an outstanding education and pairs discovery with impact, translating research into real-world solutions, growing Michigan's economy and improving lives across the state and beyond.

With more than 400 programs of study and an inclusive academic community, MSU offers nationally ranked and recognized academic, undergraduate research, residential college and service-learning programs and is a leader in study abroad among public universities. The university educates more undergraduates than any other institution in the state and serves as a major engine of talent, innovation and economic vitality for Michigan.

As the home of leading research facilities like the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams and of lifesaving discoveries, including the anticancer drug cisplatin, MSU drives scientific breakthroughs while preparing the next generation of innovators. Through collaborative research, a deep commitment to student success and partnerships that deliver real benefits to communities, MSU fosters a culture of excellence, community and impact that shapes a better future for all.

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Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 170 years. Among the world's top 100 universities and a leading U.S. public research institution, MSU pushes the limits of discovery and innovation to advance the state of Michigan and the nation, and make a better, safer, healthier world for all. The university provides life-changing educational opportunities through an inclusive academic community with more than 400 programs of study and is the largest producer of talent for Michigan, educating more undergraduates than any other university in the state.

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