For MSU Spartans, entrepreneurship is more than a skill or academic subject—it’s a mindset. It’s a way of thinking and working that opens doors, creates connections and accelerates innovation across disciplines.

MSU is a place of possibilities and traditions, and the things done here changes lives. Experience some of the opportunities and adventures that define the Spartan experience.

Dozens of feet below the surface of the Michigan State University campus, the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams is taking shape as the world’s most powerful rare isotope accelerator. This gigantic discovery machine will power next-generation nuclear science experiments exploring rare isotopes—the forms of elements not normally found in nature.

Many Spartan scientists proudly promote their research areas, not only at academic conferences and in the media, but also wherever they go via their cars’ vanity license plates. From ultra-fast lasers to potato breeding to electric fish—there’s a research passion and a story behind each plate.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of cisplatin, the highly successful anti-cancer drug. Cisplatin’s use as a cancer treatment was discovered at Michigan State University in 1965.

MSU researchers are working on a a new solution to save honey bees and stop colony collapse disorder by wiping out a parasitic enemy.

MSU has created a green solution for the problem of what to do with animal and food waste at the Detroit Zoo.

Blueberries enjoy worldwide popularity thanks to their sweetness and antioxidant-rich nutrition profile. But the bounty of nature alone is not enough to keep pace with the heavy demand for this tasty, healthy fruit. Success depends on the introduction of new cultivars to meet the changing needs of consumers as well as growers. And for more than half a century, MSU has been a key player in bringing new blueberry varieties to the table.

More than 160 years ago, Michigan State University pioneered a bold experiment that revolutionized higher education. In 1855, the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, now known as Michigan State, was founded to provide a practical education to all citizens regardless of social class. It was the first institution of higher learning in the United States to teach scientific agriculture.

MSU researchers are racing to the finish line in the fight against skin cancer. The College of Human Medicine's annual Gran Fondo cycling event in Grand Rapids raises money for skin cancer awareness, prevention and research. Cyclists ride to honor a loved one's - or their own - battle with skin cancer.