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. Editor's note: Spartans are the best friends to have – they’re smart, loyal, courageous, compassionate, dedicated and will never let you down. More >>
2. We're not alone – but the universe may be less crowded than we think: There may be far fewer galaxies further out in the universe then might be expected, according to a new study led by MSU. More >>
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Funds renewed: The U.S. Department of Education has renewed a grant of more than $2 million to allow MSU to continue a program that provides much-needed assistance to students who are children of migrant farm workers. More >>
4. Best gardens: According to Best Colleges Online, MSU’s W.J. Beal Botanical Garden and Hidden Lake Gardens are ranked among the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S." More >>
5. 2015 Olympic Day at Demmer Center: Opening ceremonies for Olympic Day start at 9:30 a.m. on July 18 at Demmer Center. After the lighting of the torch, activities for adults and children will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More >>
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