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MSU, Lincoln University, and Malawi partnership awarded USAID grant to build capacities in ecosystem Published: Friday, 10 Sep 2010The 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. -
MSU Opens 2010 International Photo Contest Published: Tuesday, 07 Sep 2010International 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. -
Fulbright Workshop Scheduled for MSU students on Sept. 8 Published: Friday, 03 Sep 2010The Michigan State University Office of International Studies and Programs will host a workshop focusing on student Fulbright grants on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 201 of the Koo International Center. -
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 Prepares for Record Number of International Students Published: Thursday, 26 Aug 2010A record-breaking 5,300 international students are predicted to attend Michigan State University this school year. -
Medical students challenge skills, cultural awareness in Egypt Published: Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010A 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. -
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. -
Research team awarded $9.1 million to battle malaria in Malawi Published: Thursday, 08 Jul 2010As part of a continued effort to eliminate the scourge of malaria in African, a Michigan State University-led research team will use a $9.1 million federal grant to establish a new malaria research center in Malawi. MSU was choosen as one of 10 International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research by the National Institute of Health.
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New MSU Web site aims to help address inequality in Latin America Published: Thursday, 10 Jun 2010Today, 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. -
Sri Lankan universities working with MSU to rebuild Published: Thursday, 10 Jun 2010This past spring, a Sri Lankan delegation of academic officials consisting of two vice chancellors and a former dean from three universities and an executive director of agriculture who also represents the University Grants Commission visited Michigan State University in hopes of furthering higher education partnerships and creating a path toward rapid development in Sri Lanka. -
Fulbright Awards announced for 2010-2011 academic year Published: Sunday, 23 May 2010The Fulbright Awards for 2010-2011have been awarded, with nine scholarship recipients and three alternates going to Michigan State University.
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Art auction to raise funds and awareness for Haiti Published: Monday, 19 Apr 2010Those interested in art or aiding in the quest for global change can have an opportunity to pursue both at an Art Exhibit and Auction for Haiti Medical Relief Sunday April 25.
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An inside look at North Korea through ex-tutor to Kim Jong Il Published: Friday, 16 Apr 2010Attendees of Kim Hyun-Sik's lecture Friday were able to catch a rare glimpse of the hermit culture and strict regime of North Korea through the eyes of Kim--a professor at George Mason University in Washington, D.C. and once-tutor to North Korean ruler Kim Jong Il.
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MSU symposium focuses on inequality in Latin America, Caribbean Published: Thursday, 08 Apr 2010Michigan 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. -
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. -
JCMU Receives High Honors, and Forms New Partnership Published: Wednesday, 31 Mar 2010EAST 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. -
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. -
2010 International Awards Ceremony Published: Wednesday, 24 Mar 2010The 2010 International Awards Ceremony is on Wednesday, March 24 at 3:30 pm at the Spartan Club in Spartan Stadium. There will be a reception after the ceremony to honor the award recipients. Please join us for the ceremony and reception. -
MSU forum looks at impact on Michigan women during times of economic turnaround Published: Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010On Wednesday, March 24, Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) and Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) will host "Michigan’s Economic Turnaround: A Look at Women and Families." The forum will begin at 11:30 am in the Mackinac Room of the Anderson House Office Building at 124 N. Capitol Ave. in Lansing.
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In Memoriam: MSU Faculty Member Passes Away Published: Friday, 12 Mar 2010Dr. George Axinn, a professor of resource development at Michigan State University for more than 50 years and former Assistant Dean of International Studies and Programs passed away in Tucson, Arizona on Monday, March 8, 2010. He was 84.
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