Media advisory: Faculty excellence celebrated at investiture and 2026 State of the University

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Members of the Michigan State University community will gather for a special investiture ceremony at the Pasant Theatre in the Wharton Center for Performing Arts to recognize MSU’s newest endowed chairs, endowed professors, MSU Research Foundation Distinguished Professors and Red Cedar Professors.

Additionally, President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., will deliver his 2026 State of the University address.

The event will be livestreamed by WKAR.

Date/time: Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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