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Public research = public good MSU scientists are helping protect Michigan’s water—research with real-world impact, fueled by public investments. This is how public research delivers real-world impact—right here in Michigan. #SpartanImpact

Federal investment in research saves lives. MSU & @HenryFordHealth researchers just earned a major NIH grant to fight head & neck cancers—one of the most aggressive cancer types. This is what public research means for real people, every day. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/head… @MSUnews

Michigan’s classrooms are filled with Spartan impact. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫33,000+ MSU College of Education grads remain in-state Teaching, leading, and mentoring the next generation. MSU doesn’t just educate students—we prepare Michigan’s educators.

MSU is growing Michigan’s health care workforce. 🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️70% of Spartan nurses stay in Michigan. 😷💊Over half of MSU-trained physicians complete residencies here too. Spartans aren’t just graduating — they’re caring for Michigan. Invest in MI's Health — Invest in MSU.

MSU College of Ed profs met with Congressional offices & joined a House Science, Space & Technology Committee Democrats poster session to spotlight defunded NSF grants. Reps from @SenatorSlotkin, @RepTomBarrett & @RepHaleyStevens' offices were briefed on the impact.

Investing in MSU and our students is investing in MI's future. 60% of MSU graduates stay right here in-state—and nearly 300,000 alumni live, work, and raise families across all 83 counties. They power our workforce, our economy, and our communities. mispartanimpact.msu.edu/stories-data/i…

Supporting Michigan State University = investing in Michigan jobs, innovation & regional strength.

For every $1 Michigan invests in @michiganstateu, $17 comes back into our state economy. That’s not just education—it’s fiscal responsibility.

MSU Interim @MSU_EGR Dean John Papapolymerou is joining Gov. Whitmer’s investment mission to Australia—advancing MI's global ties in mobility, defense, and cybersecurity alongside U-M’s Dean Karen Thole. crainsdetroit.com/politics-polic…

Thank you to @RepMcRivet and the bipartisan MI delegation for championing continued federal support for the @FlintRegistry. Your voice helps ensure families continue to receive vital health resources, and community support. We appreciate your commitment to public health in MI.

Yesterday, I joined @MBElliottMI, @MonaHannaA, Howard Crawford and @ChadLivengood at the Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss the importance of investing in higher education research. Federal investment is the starter fuel for high-risk, early-stage innovation.

The 2025 State of the Region report confirms what many in Greater Lansing already know—momentum is building. Since 2019, we've made gains in education, workforce, and economic development. MSU is proud to help drive this progress. The opportunity ahead: accelerate this growth!

The #Lansing region thrives when public, private, and regional partners work together. MSU is proud to be a part the regional economy through community engagement, research, talent development, and more—highlighted in @lansing501’s 517 list. lansing501.com/517-manufactur…

Thank you @SenGaryPeters for visiting @MSUIQ and standing up against proposed federal cuts to research. Without sustained adequate support, innovation across fields including critical biomedical research—will slow. Your leadership is vital in this moment. peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press…

Michigan State University is advancing public health innovation through approximately $136 million in NIH-funded research—made possible by taxpayer support. mlive.com/politics/2025/…

John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Angela Wilson and Associate Professor of Physics Johannes Pollanen participated in two days of advocacy in DC supporting @NSF funding that culminated in a showcase event where they highlighted their work in quantum physics.

MSU President @KevinGuskiewicz was in DC this week. He met with both our MI Senators, @RepMoolenaar, @RepHaleyStevens, @RepLisaMcClain, and @RepDebDingell's COS. He continues to champion MSU's role in driving advancements in education, research, and innovation.

.@michiganstateu proudly supports the @aacu's statement, "A Call for Constructive Engagement." The American public has long invested in research and innovation that drives progress, improves lives and fuels economic growth.

This story highlights the profound human impact of federally funded research, driven by taxpayer dollars and approved by Congress. Such support is crucial for life-saving advancements and continued progress in critical areas of study that benefit us all.

MSU @IPPSR announces the launch of the Michigan Legislative Exchange Program (MILE) - a groundbreaking initiative to foster bipartisanship and build trust across political lines. Spartans are leading a first-in-the-nation, state-level approach to building trust across the aisle.