The world’s most pressing challenges will not be solved in silos. They demand bold ideas, boundary-breaking collaboration, and the kind of visionary problem-solving that defines Michigan State University.
From the very beginning, MSU has been a place where knowledge is not just discovered—it is shared, applied, and transformed into action. Here, researchers, scholars work across disciplines to drive solutions that change lives. It is this spirit of collaboration that led MSU scientists to develop a cancer-fighting drug that has saved millions, to revolutionize food production for a growing global population, and to pioneer new ways of protecting our planet’s most vital resource—water.
Investing in Bold Ideas
Imagine what we can accomplish together: accelerating discovery, forging new partnerships to eradicate diseases, ending food insecurity, and ensuring access to clean, safe water for all. We will unite the brightest minds across every field to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges—because that is what Spartans do.
3,300+
Faculty inventions
1,600+
Faculty and staff engaged in international research, teaching and outreach
100+
Research institutes and centers
Top 50
U.S. patent-granting university
Impact Stories
The Shoulders of Giants
Among MSU’s endowed faculty are Rafael Auras, John Jiang and Karen Perry: longtime professors building on—and building up—MSU’s reputation for excellence in their fields.
Breaking Barriers: A Mission to Help
Dr. Reid Bush is a leader within MSU’s dynamic engineering learning community who nurtures an environment which breaks down barriers.
Did you know Spartans helped shape these world-changing discoveries?
Spartans are natural innovators. They push the limits of discovery and create solutions that benefit all of us. In fact, Michigan State University is ranked in the top 50 of patent-granting universities in the nation and has been a top 100 patent-granting university globally for 11 consecutive years.