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Nature or nurture?: Were Albert Einstein and Leonardo da Vinci born brilliant or did they acquire their intelligence through effort? No one knows for sure, but telling people the latter – that hard work trumps genes – causes instant changes in the brain and may make them more willing to strive for success, indicates a new study from Michigan State University. More>>
Michele Norris visiting MSU: Award-winning journalist and National Public Radio contributor Michele Norris will visit MSU Sept. 15 to speak about her best-selling memoir, "The Grace of Silence," one of the three selections in this year's One Book, One Community program. More >>
A Guide to Understanding America: As universities begin classes this fall, ICE’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program estimates that close to a million international students will be enrolled in nearly 9,000 American schools, the most ever. “These dynamics are also true at Michigan State University, which is one of the top 10 universities for international enrollment,” said journalism professor Joe Grimm. More >>
Unity is Strength: What kinds of things have you accomplished today? Maybe you finished a big work project. Maybe you got the kids off to school. Maybe you treated a patient or taught a student. Maybe you even made a great discovery. Did you do it completely alone? Chances are more likely that you had some help. More >>
Med student mistreatment: Each year thousands of students enroll in medical schools across the country. But just how many feel they’ve been disrespected, publicly humiliated, ridiculed or even harassed by their superiors at some point during their medical education? More >>
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