Here's today's MSU High 5 – a morning hello and the fastest way to get you up to speed with what's happening at Michigan State University.
1. Empower Extraordinary: The Campaign for Michigan State University: Everyone who loves MSU knows of its determination to educate young people, its extraordinary global connections and its ambition to be one of the world's leading research universities. We have a remarkable history of advancing the common good with an uncommon will. Our success has placed us on an extraordinary path—but if we are to achieve our full potential we need to empower our students and faculty and make available the resources to achieve their dreams. The Empower Extraordinary campaign will propel this great university forward through its people and with you at its side. More >>
2. MSUToday Feature: More than ever, philanthropic investment through private giving from MSU alumni and friends is essential to maintaining the university’s standard of excellence and to reducing the tuition burden on students and their families. More >>
3. MSU Board approves $1.5 billion goal for capital campaign: With acknowledgement of past excellence and a firm commitment to future initiatives, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees today approved a $1.5 billion capital campaign intended to build on MSU's traditions while empowering critical initiatives for the 21st century. More >>
4. $25 million grant from Eli and Edythe Broad to expand MSU business college: MSU has announced a $25 million challenge grant from philanthropist and MSU alumnus Eli Broad and his wife, Edythe, to the Eli Broad College of Business, bringing the couple’s total giving to MSU to nearly $100 million. More >>
5. MSU receives $10 million gift for Spartan athletics: With the largest single gift ever received by MSU athletics, a family with deep ties to MSU will be making an extraordinary impact on campus. Alumnus Bob Skandalaris and his wife Julie are providing a $10 million facilities gift that enhances the Spartan football, golf and basketball programs, while providing momentum for MSU’s universitywide capital campaign. More >>
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