From the outside, stuttering seems simple. From the inside, stuttering is vastly more complex. Why some recover from stuttering while others don’t remains a mystery — one that has brought determined and curious researchers to the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at MSU.

MSU is home to some seriously exceptional opportunities for students and fans of comic art.

February marks Black History Month, an annual celebration of African-American achievements that pays tribute to the pioneers, game changers and groundbreakers who have left their mark on the world.

As a teacher, recording musician and international performance artist, Tasha Warren knows music has the ability to inspire and transform people. The director of the Chamber Music Program is on a mission to break down the invisible barrier that separates musicians and audiences, including those with sensory sensitivities.

Hundreds of Spartans sent messages of hope and inspiration via social media to share with the campus community. The messages were hand-written on snowflake ornaments and displayed for other Spartans to take and then replace with notes of their own. See some favorites, and watch the video for more.

Graduates of MSU’s top-ranked elementary and secondary graduate programs—ranked #1 in the nation for 24 consecutive years—are exceptionally well prepared to make a difference in the lives of their students.

In their work to research and share the history of MSU’s campus, members of the university’s Campus Archaeology Program also have uncovered some mysterious happenings.

The 1966 MSU football team won a national championship, but its most important legacy was its role in the integration of college football.

With the support of nearly $50 million in external funding, including a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, MSU has teamed with the City of Flint, Genesee County, Hurley Children’s Hospital, local health departments and a host of other organizations—governmental and non-governmental—to address both immediate and long-term needs of Flint residents.

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.