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A top global public research university, MSU is home to 400+ academic programs, 1000+ student organizations and the world’s strongest mascot. #SpartansWill 💚

 East Lansing, MI USA
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This fall, MSU welcomed students from every one of Michigan’s 83 counties, all 50 states and 127 countries. The university remains the #1 choice for in-state students.
Meet the 2026 Spartans: Fall Enrollment Stats. 50,941 total students; 10,984 first-year & transfer. Most diverse student body ever, representing 127 countries, 50 states, 83 Michigan counties. #1 choice for Michigan students. University clock tower with green trees.

ALT Meet the 2026 Spartans: Fall Enrollment Stats. 50,941 total students; 10,984 first-year & transfer. Most diverse student body ever, representing 127 countries, 50 states, 83 Michigan counties. #1 choice for Michigan students. University clock tower with green trees.

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The early 2000s were filled with iconic moments at MSU, from national championships and new landmarks to record enrollment and investments. go.msu.edu/jyx5

MSU in the early 2000s: 8 iconic Spartan achievements

In the early 2000s MSU would have some of its most famous wins, welcome new monuments and buildings, and continue growing into the global brand it is today.

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The Spartan Bus Tour is heading to southern Michigan this fall. President @KevinGuskiewicz, faculty and university leaders will explore farms, research facilities, businesses and historic sites that reflect the region’s industries, communities and connections to MSU. go.msu.edu/kyx5

Spartan Bus Tour heads to southern Michigan to strengthen community connections

This fall, the Spartan Bus Tour heads to southern Michigan to highlight community partnerships and search out new opportunities to advance the state.

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What’s coming next on MSU’s campus: -Spartan Success Center: Opening in 2027, it will connect students with a wide range of resources in one space -Leinweber Center: Supported by the largest gift ever to an MSU, the center will help students gain experience in emerging fields
A detailed campus map featuring roads, buildings, and a river. Floating labels point to specific locations: Spartan Success Center, Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, Wilson Hall, and Packaging Building.

ALT A detailed campus map featuring roads, buildings, and a river. Floating labels point to specific locations: Spartan Success Center, Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, Wilson Hall, and Packaging Building.

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-Wilson Hall: Former kitchen and dining spaces are being repurposed and renovated to house labs -Packaging Building: A new building addition and renovations will increase capacity and quality of space for research as well as teaching and learning go.msu.edu/sBx5

New spaces, new opportunities at MSU

Some facilities are already welcoming students and researchers, while others are still under construction. Take a look at what's new and what's coming next on MSU’s campus.

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Proud of this: @michiganstateu ranks #36 worldwide and #17 in the U.S. for its arts and humanities research, according to the @usnews Best Global Universities for 2026-2027. 💚
A photo of Michigan State University's Beaumont Tower rising through the trees. To the left of Beaumont Tower is the text: "#36 worldwide in arts and humanities research" with the Spartan helmet below the text. Text at the bottom says: “U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, 2026-2027"

ALT A photo of Michigan State University's Beaumont Tower rising through the trees. To the left of Beaumont Tower is the text: "#36 worldwide in arts and humanities research" with the Spartan helmet below the text. Text at the bottom says: “U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, 2026-2027"

A photo of the Michigan State University Spartan statue. To the left of the Spartan statue is the text: "Top 20 in U.S. in arts and humanities research" with the Spartan helmet below the text. Text at the bottom says: “U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, 2026-2027"

ALT A photo of the Michigan State University Spartan statue. To the left of the Spartan statue is the text: "Top 20 in U.S. in arts and humanities research" with the Spartan helmet below the text. Text at the bottom says: “U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, 2026-2027"

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A campus icon for more than 150 years.
A social media post from MSU states, \"The Rock is MSU\u2019s oldest landmark, donated in 1873 by the graduating class.\" Above is a black-and-white photo of people posing by the rock, and below is a color photo of someone painting \"SPARTANS WILL\" on it.

ALT A social media post from MSU states, \"The Rock is MSU\u2019s oldest landmark, donated in 1873 by the graduating class.\" Above is a black-and-white photo of people posing by the rock, and below is a color photo of someone painting \"SPARTANS WILL\" on it.

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Fall has officially landed on campus. 🍂
Beaumont tower rises behind autumn trees. The tower features tall arched louvers, a round clock face, and a pointed spire at the top, partially framed by green and yellow foliage.

ALT Beaumont tower rises behind autumn trees. The tower features tall arched louvers, a round clock face, and a pointed spire at the top, partially framed by green and yellow foliage.

A white vintage street lamp stands on a grassy lawn beside a winding concrete pathway. In the background, large trees with vibrant autumn foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and green frame a brick building under an overcast sky.

ALT A white vintage street lamp stands on a grassy lawn beside a winding concrete pathway. In the background, large trees with vibrant autumn foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and green frame a brick building under an overcast sky.

A vertical low angle shot of Linton Hall. A tree with vibrant yellow leaves stands in the foreground, with other green and orange trees visible nearby.

ALT A vertical low angle shot of Linton Hall. A tree with vibrant yellow leaves stands in the foreground, with other green and orange trees visible nearby.

A single, round orange pumpkin rests on the grass covered with fallen autumn leaves. In the background, a tree with green and yellow leaves stands in front of a brick building with white-framed windows.

ALT A single, round orange pumpkin rests on the grass covered with fallen autumn leaves. In the background, a tree with green and yellow leaves stands in front of a brick building with white-framed windows.

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Coraline and Evil Dead were both produced by Spartan filmmakers. Watch for the sweatshirts. 👇
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Michigan State is one of the top 100 universities in the world, according to @timeshighered.
An aerial view of a university campus during autumn, featuring colorful trees, brick buildings, and a tall tower. Bold white text reads \"TOP 100 UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD\", accompanied by a Spartan helmet logo at the bottom.

ALT An aerial view of a university campus during autumn, featuring colorful trees, brick buildings, and a tall tower. Bold white text reads \"TOP 100 UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD\", accompanied by a Spartan helmet logo at the bottom.

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Ranked at #93, this is the university’s highest place in the ranking since 2022 and an improvement of 12 spots over last year. It also puts MSU in the top 5% in the world. go.msu.edu/4Bx5

MSU earns top 100 ranking by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has released its 2027 World University rankings, placing MSU at No. 93, an improvement of 12 spots over last year and the university’s highest place in the ranking since 2022.

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Despite Gruff Sparty's popularity, one thing has remained unclear: Where did he come from? First appearing on campus in the 1950s, ousted in the 1970s and officially trademarked in the 1980s, Gruff has a history filled with mystery.
The vintage \"Gruff Sparty\" logo featuring a Spartan warrior with a stern expression and a green-and-white helmet. Below, on a dark green background, white text reads: \"Gruff Sparty: The lore (and mystery) behind the logo.\"

ALT The vintage \"Gruff Sparty\" logo featuring a Spartan warrior with a stern expression and a green-and-white helmet. Below, on a dark green background, white text reads: \"Gruff Sparty: The lore (and mystery) behind the logo.\"

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Though his origin story is unclear, we know this much: Gruff Sparty is a beloved MSU symbol who represents the grit and determination that define what it means to be a Spartan. go.msu.edu/rBx5

Gruff Sparty: The lore behind the logo

Gruff Sparty is one of MSU's beloved logos. But where did he come from?

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POV: It’s 1996 and MSU wants you to Go Green. 💚 📹: @MSUArchives
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The @USDA has awarded more than $16M for @michiganstateu ongoing Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex renovations. The greenhouses are vital to MSU’s preeminent research endeavors including the @MSUDOEPlantLab and @MSU_PRI. Read about the progress: natsci.msu.edu/news/index.as…
Aerial view of two large glass greenhouses with metal frames and ventilation ducts on a grassy area.

ALT Aerial view of two large glass greenhouses with metal frames and ventilation ducts on a grassy area.
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There are more than 22,000 trees across MSU's campus, with the oldest ones somewhere between 350 and 400 years old.
Drone view of campus trees with a closeup of the tops, which are orange, yellow and red

ALT Drone view of campus trees with a closeup of the tops, which are orange, yellow and red

Drone view of campus trees with a closeup of the tops, which are orange, yellow and red

ALT Drone view of campus trees with a closeup of the tops, which are orange, yellow and red

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In 1879, MSU professor William J. Beal began an experiment to determine “the length of time seeds of some of our most common plants would remain dormant in the soil and yet germinate when exposed to favorable conditions.” This experiment in seed longevity is still active today.
An aerial view of a lush botanical garden with paths & a pond, blending into a ground-level view of green plants & a purple flower. Overlaid text from MSU: 'One of the longest-running scientific experiments in the world started in 1879 in Beal Botanical Garden.'

ALT An aerial view of a lush botanical garden with paths & a pond, blending into a ground-level view of green plants & a purple flower. Overlaid text from MSU: 'One of the longest-running scientific experiments in the world started in 1879 in Beal Botanical Garden.'

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Undergraduate students have an opportunity to enroll in a new course to help them understand, evaluate and responsibly use AI. The course is part of MSU's commitment to developing talent for in-demand jobs across the state and equipping Spartans with the skills of the future. go.msu.edu/3Bx5

MSU launches AI Essentials course for undergrads

Michigan State University is encouraging undergraduates to consider enrolling in AI Essentials: What Every Spartan Should Know, a new course to help students understand, evaluate and responsibly use...

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From educating more Michigan students than any other university to having a presence in all 83 counties, we are proud to be Michigan's state university.
MSU'S IMPACT IN MICHIGAN. A stylized map of Michigan, colored white on a dark green background, dotted with green trees, sailboats, a bridge, and an MSU Spartan helmet logo. Text lists key stats: 314K+ alumni live in-state; #1 in educating MI students; 64% of grads start careers in MI; $9.7B total economic impact in MI; $1.1B spent with local businesses.

ALT MSU'S IMPACT IN MICHIGAN. A stylized map of Michigan, colored white on a dark green background, dotted with green trees, sailboats, a bridge, and an MSU Spartan helmet logo. Text lists key stats: 314K+ alumni live in-state; #1 in educating MI students; 64% of grads start careers in MI; $9.7B total economic impact in MI; $1.1B spent with local businesses.

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Over 60% of bachelor’s degree graduates choose to stay and work in the state, bringing their expertise to the industries and spaces Michiganders rely on every day. go.msu.edu/RBx5

Working together for a safer, stronger, healthier Michigan

Across the state, Michigan State University works alongside communities, businesses and partners to turn research, education and collaboration into practical solutions in your hometown.

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