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April 16, 2015

MSU High 5: April 16, 2015

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.

Spartan Statue1. Editor's note: If you’re a Spartan, there’s no doubt that you will leave a mark on this world. We’re smart, bold and we never give up until we make an impact. What are you waiting for? Get out there and put your ding in the universe. Spartans Will. More >>

algae2. Discovery of new plant switch could boost crops, biofuel production: A team of MSU researchers has discovered a switch that regulates plant photosynthesis – the process that lets plants store solar energy and use it to grow and produce food. More >> 

Detroit skyline3. MSU a partner in National Geographic Detroit exhibit: MSU is helping launch an exhibit of photographs taken from an upcoming National Geographic story that depicts the city of Detroit’s comeback since it fell into bankruptcy nearly two years ago. More >>

Administration Building4. MSU Board of Trustees to meet Friday: The MSU Board of Trustees will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Board Room of the Hannah Administration Building. More >>

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5. Largest class of National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows: Nineteen National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows from MSU have been selected for 2015 – the largest class of fellows for MSU since the program began in 1952. More >>

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