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Development Rockstars Discuss New Ideas for African Development Published: Friday, 01 Jul 2011The U2 concert had everyone in the Spartan community talking — but not just about rock and roll. Michigan State University gathered nearly 50 scholars and international leaders, rock stars in their own right, at the Kellogg Center June 25 and 26 for the Midwest Summit on African Development.
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MSU: Tops in study abroad participation, international student enrollment Published: Monday, 15 Nov 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University ranks in the top 10 for both study abroad participation and international student enrollment, according to Open Doors 2010, the annual report on international education released today by the Institute of International Education.
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UN anniversary to be celebrated with presentation on poverty awareness Published: Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. — To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the United Nations, Michigan State University and the United Nations Association-USA, Greater Lansing Chapter, are sponsoring a special program on October 25 for the MSU and Greater Lansing community. -
MSU launches international research office Published: Thursday, 26 Aug 2010Cross-campus brainpower could be key to generating more research dollars, according to Michigan State University's Office of International Programs, which recently launched an office to promote multidisciplinary research. -
MSU Receives Title VI NRC and FLAS Grants for 2010-13 Published: Tuesday, 10 Aug 2010Three international centers at Michigan State University were each awarded two prestigious U.S. Department of Education grants, earning the centers National Resource Centers (NRC) designations and funding totally more than $5.7 million over the next four years. -
Votes for ONE MSU projects can help send $10K to support education in Africa Published: Wednesday, 07 Apr 2010A Michigan State University student group known as ONE MSU is currently involved in a friendly competition to determine which university's student body has the most effective global poverty-fighting advocacy efforts. -
MSU celebrates international reach and efforts with annual awards Published: Thursday, 25 Mar 2010A faculty member who works closely with the New Partnerships for Africa's Development was the winner of MSU's prestigious international award named in honor of Ralph Smuckler, a former dean of International Studies and programs and professor emeritus, at the 20th annual International Studies and Programs awards ceremony held on March 24. Karim Maredia joined 10 other honorees which included faculty members, students, staff, and MSU alumni and community members. -
MSU researchers study climate change, food production in East Africa Published: Friday, 08 Jan 2010EAST LANSING, Mich.  For the first time, crop breeders and agricultural specialists in East Africa will have regionally specific climate data to research and manage crops in an effort to improve food production, according to Michigan State University researchers. -
MSU, African educators expand agricultural education Published: Monday, 04 Jan 2010EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State University researchers will use a $1million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help African educators develop free and open access to agriculture education material, which they hope could improve agricultural practices and build a sustainable economy.
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MSU joins national celebration of International Education Week Published: Thursday, 12 Nov 2009Access to education can help foster social and economic change in India, believes Asha for Education, which will be one of several groups participating in Michigan State Universitys Going Global Fair Nov. 18. -
NEPAD-MSU partnership to bolster African biosafety regulatory systems Published: Thursday, 15 Oct 2009The New Partnership for Africas Development and Michigan State University will use a five-year $10.4 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to connect African biosafety regulators with advances in technology an initiative aimed at reducing poverty through improved agricultural practices. -
Faculty conversations: James Pritchett Published: Tuesday, 08 Sep 2009James Pritchett, director of the African Studies Center at Michigan State University, believes the center can play a prominent role in helping the world solve its problems. -
Grant Writing Workshop for International Dissertation and Pre-Dissertation Research Projects Published: Monday, 24 Aug 2009On Thursday, September 3 at 5 pm, African Studies Center faculty will present a grant writing workshop for MSU graduate students interested in obtaining external funding for their international research projects. This two-hour workshop is free and will be held on the third floor of the international Center.
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Michigan State University establishes Global Institute for Higher Education Published: Thursday, 11 Jun 2009EAST LANSING, Mich. Michigan State University expects to play a leading role in strengthening colleges and universities around the world through the establishment of a new multi-disciplinary institute.
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MSU and Africa: A Half a Century Collaboration Published: Thursday, 14 May 2009For more than 50 years, Michigan State University has been a national academic leader in all things Africa. Whether its been fighting diseases such as malaria, helping to develop more disease-resistant crops, or training Africas future physicians, farmers or leaders, MSU has been there. -
Globies Honor Contribution to International Students and Scholars Published: Thursday, 09 Apr 2009The 3rd annual Globie Awards luncheon was held Thursday, April 9, at the Spartan Club, where more than 150 were honored for the role they play in welcoming international students and scholars to MSU. -
MSU faculty tackles inaccurate, simplistic portrayal of Islam, Muslims in the media Published: Tuesday, 24 Mar 2009Reporters sometimes underestimate the complexities of Islam and Muslims, according to Michigan State University faculty who will use a grant to create a multimedia Web site designed to foster accurate and balanced reporting of the religion and its followers. -
MSU Museum Opens Special Exhibition of International Prints Published: Thursday, 04 Oct 2007A three-month MSU Museum special exhibition, "The International Print Portfolio: Artists' Expressions of Universal Human Rights," will run October 7, 2007 - January 4, 2008 in the MSU Museum West Gallery. The prints featured in this exhibition were produced by a diverse group of artists from all over the world, from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East to Australia and the Americas. These striking, sometimes disturbing works are accompanied by artist biographies and statements by the artists t
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New Project Provides International Resources and Connects Educators the Partnership to Prepare Glob Published: Monday, 30 Apr 2007There is a growing resource for educators who want to internationalize their teaching. The Partnership to Prepare Global & International Educators (P-GLIE) is an interdisciplinary, collaborative project that is developing partnerships across the MSU campus and the educational community to promote international teaching and curricula at MSU and in Michigan schools. Written by Kristin V. Johnson, ISP News Intern.
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New Project Provides International Resources and Connects Educators the Partnership to Prepare Glob Published: Friday, 27 Apr 2007There is a growing MSU resource for educators who want to internationalize their teaching. The Partnership to Prepare Global & International Educators (P-GLIE) is an interdisciplinary, collaborative project that is developing partnerships across the campus and the educational community to promote international teaching and curriculum at MSU and in Michigan schools. Article by Kristin V. Johnson, ISP news intern.
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