EAST 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.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The annual Global Focus international photography competition entries are in — now everyone will have the chance to vote on their favorite pick for People's Choice.

The collaboration between Michigan State University, the University of Malawi and Lincoln University, was one of 11 partnerships of American and African university awarded a grant by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Higher Education for Development (HED) to help strengthen capacity at African universities. The African-led partnership will help expand the University of Malawi’s role in addressing environmental and development challenges within their continent.

International Studies and Programs (ISP), in partnership with the Michigan State University Alumni Association, have opened the call for entries to the 2010 international photo competition, Global Focus. Submissions are due Friday, October 1, 2010.

A group of 41 medical students in both the College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Human Medicine at MSU spent the first two weeks of August learning clinical skills and cultural competency at the Specialized Hospital of the University of Mansoura in Egypt.

Three 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.

Today, Michigan State University launched a new web site to provide free and open access to research results and innovative thinking on the issues of inequality in Latin America.

Michigan State University's Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies is bringing together international leaders for a two-day symposium to examine issues of inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean, which has far-reaching impacts on health, education, food, environment and the global economy.

A 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.

EAST LANSING, Mich.--The Japan Center for Michigan Universities, administered by Michigan State University since 1989, has been recognized for its original program design with an International Award for Innovation in Higher Education.

A 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.

EAST LANSING, Mich. --As part of the continued response to the earthquake, members of the MSU community are encouraged to raise awareness and celebrate Haitian and Caribbean culture through several upcoming events as well as opportunities around campus to do more to support this country in need. A series of on-campus fundraising events are planned for February including a "Taste of the Caribbean" on February 25 at 5:00 pm and a "Haitian and Caribbean Festival" of performing arts on Februar

EAST LANSING, Mich. - With 86 undergraduate Michigan State University alumni serving in the Peace Corps in 2009, MSU is the top volunteer-producing institution in Michigan, according to 2010 Peace Corps rankings.

Many Spartans are anxious to support critical needs in Haiti following the recent devastating earthquake. The immediate priority in Haiti is to save lives and stabilize basic services. It is important that we support those trained and equipped to offer assistance under disaster conditions. Individuals rushing to the scene unprepared will only place additional demands on scarce resources and further endanger lives.

Michigan State University will hold a candlelight vigil in support of victims of the Haiti earthquake on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Beaumont Tower.

EAST 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.

Access 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.

Long before he was a Spartan, Yuzo Yagi had an understanding of export business, and luxury goods. The son of a small textile trader, Yagi had a life of lessons built upon meticulous attention to detail and the importance of strategic planning. He joined his fathers business, Yagi Tsusho, in 1967, after graduating with an MBA from what is now known as the Michigan State University Broad College of Business.

Safunsa anady a phula, a phrase meaning he who doesnt ask eats the wax is commonly used in Malawi to encourage curiosity and openness. William Davis, Director of the United Nations Information Office, learned what this meant in a series of faculty presentations Wednesday, Oct 28.