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. Rwanda Rebirth: Twenty years after Rwanda was devastated by civil war and genocide, the country continues to recover and rebuild. MSU researcher Dan Clay has been partnering with Rwandans to grow the country’s gourmet coffee industry, a sustainable solution that is increasing economic stability. More >>
2. Sustainability challenged as many renewable resources max out: The days of assuming natural resources can be swapped to solve shortages – corn for oil, soy for beef – may be over. More >>
3. Dream Big: Today, and every day, I have a dream. I have a dream that Spartans can be leaders, lifesavers and world changers. Dream big, Spartans. More >>
4. Road-funding proposal ‘may be in trouble’: Despite support from both Republican and Democratic officials, the May ballot proposal to boost funding for Michigan’s deteriorating roads could face an uphill battle, says an MSU political scientist. More >>
5. Continuing the Erickson legacy: When W. Bruce Erickson created an endowed faculty chair at MSU, he knew putting additional funds in the hands of faculty would empower bold ideas. More >>
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