Plus, an MSU ranking and a finals week tradition
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In this edition, we are wishing our fall 2024 graduates well and sending lots of congratulations their way as they complete their academic journeys at MSU during this weekend’s commencement ceremonies. We’re also celebrating a top 30 global ranking in sustainability, taking part in a very loud finals week tradition and cheering on women’s basketball as they’re off to their best start in program history! That and more in today’s email.
Top 30: MSU ranked globally for sustainability

MSU updates and campus news
Winter Wonderland: The week in photos

The midnight scream: MSU’s loudest finals tradition

Tell us, was the midnight scream a tradition when you attended MSU? If so, did you take part? Email us at msutoday@msu.edu.

Bolstering MSU’s commitment to student success: Premier Joseph R. and Sarah L. Williams Scholarship to begin next year

New name: MSU Pavilion to be renamed Michigan Farm Bureau Pavilion at MSU

Spartan Project SEARCH: Equipping students with disabilities for the workforce

Inaugural Disability in Higher Education Summit: Commitment to accessibility and inclusion

A winter Spartanland, a Spartan helmet and the College of Music, Michigan State University is text over people setting up a music production.

Spartan research and outreach
Bringing dark comets to light: MSU-led research is first to identify two distinct types

Early admission agreement: College of Human Medicine, Oakland Community College work together

Reprogramming immune cells: Working to decrease rejection of medical implants

MSU Jazz Studies: The power of mentorship in music

Spartan pride
Best start in program history: Spartans look to extend winning streak

College Spotlight: College of Music
The importance of music and play: MSU is transforming early childhood music education

What’s happening on campus
Bach's Goldberg Variations on strings: Dec. 13

From Spartans
Student view: Representing the fall 2024 class at graduation

Student view: Speaking at Broad’s fall commencement

Student view: First-generation student earns degree while raising awareness on campus

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Spartans featured in the news
In the Associated Press, Tamara Reid Bush, associate professor in the College of Engineering, discussed working with students and MSU football staff to design football helmet inserts that mitigate crowd noise for players when communicating with coaches. Read more

MSU trivia

Last week’s trivia
Four large windows that are between dark bricks on a building.

Answer: The MSU Auditorium. Out of those who responded, 71% answered correctly.

Did you know? In 1938, the Public Works Administration provided funding to build an auditorium at MSU to house academic and performance activities for the growing number of MSU students in the theater arts. First lady Eleanor Roosevelt attended one of the first public events at the MSU Auditorium, held in March of 1940.

This week’s trivia
Rows of green seats and silver benches.

Can you guess what and where this image is on MSU’s campus? Send your responses to msutoday@msu.edu. The answer will be shared in next week’s email.

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