MSU Office for Inclusive Excellence and Impact

09/04/2026

MSU’s Holocaust and Genocide Curriculum Teacher Fellowship brings Michigan educators together to explore new approaches to teaching history’s most difficult subjects, equipping them to build critical thinking and media literacy skills in their students. Click below to learn more.

As artificial intelligence and social media reshape how students evaluate information, teaching about genocide and mass atrocities has grown more complex. Teachers in Michigan are required to spend at least six hours on genocide curriculum during grades 8-12. They must navigate not only changing tec...

08/18/2026

The Transgender Residential and Educational Experience, or T-REx, a living-learning community centering topics around LGBT history and inclusion, helps students make connections, develop confidence and find support throughout their college experience. Click below to learn more.

Residential education increases LGBTQIA+ belonging at MSU, including a sense of community, cultural competency, personal development and visibility.

08/14/2026

In a new international study, led in part by MSU researchers, found women make up nearly 40% of the global small-scale fisheries workforce, which is more than double what many traditional fisheries datasets suggest. Click below to learn more and hear from the researchers.
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/07/women-and-fisheries

New research finds women make up nearly 40% of the global small-scale fisheries workforce, underscoring data gaps that affect policy, conservation and equity.

08/07/2026

Did you know: nearly one in five American students attend a rural school? In a new publication from the Association for Education Finance and Policy, MSU Professor Sheneka Williams explores how rural communities are left out of education policymakers' conversations. Click below to learn more and hear from Williams.

Researchers from MSU's College of Education highlight how rural communities are often left out of the conversation when it comes to education policy.

07/31/2026

MSU's Multicultural Center has earned one of the highest honors in the state: a 2026 Building Award from the American Institute of Architects of Michigan. The award celebrates architectural innovation, sustainability and design excellence, showcasing work that elevates communities and sets new standards for the built environment. Click below to learn more.

MSU wins the AIA Michigan Building Award for architectural innovation, sustainability and design.

07/28/2026

According to new research from MSU’s School of Social Work, male survivors of intimate partner violence are less likely to seek help than female survivors. Associate Professor Hyunkag Cho identified several factors that contribute to disparities in help-seeking behavior among male survivors. Click below to hear from Cho and learn more.

An MSU study finds male survivors of intimate partner violence face stigma and other barriers to seeking help, underscoring the need for more inclusive support.

07/24/2026

Did you know that, in Michigan, July is Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Appreciation Month? For decades, MSU has been home to programs dedicated to supporting students from seasonal farmworking backgrounds. Click below to hear from Interim Director Elias Lopez on how MSU is supporting migrant and seasonal farmworkers on campus and beyond.

At MSU, Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Appreciation Month recognizes that educational access is an important part of honoring farmworker families.

07/14/2026

The Inclusive Impact Conference will return to MSU on Aug. 3 for its third annual event, bringing together campus and community partners for a day of learning, connection and collaboration. This year’s theme, “The Ground Beneath Us: What Holds Us When Everything Shifts," reflects a time of change across institutions, communities and daily life. Click below to learn more about the upcoming conference.

Michigan State University hosts the 3rd annual Inclusive Impact Conference on Aug. 3. Join campus and community partners to explore "The Ground Beneath Us."

07/10/2026

The Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, has selected five MSU faculty members and seven students as finalists for the 2026–27 academic year! Click below to learn more about the program and awardees.

Five Michigan State University faculty members and seven students have been selected as Fulbright finalists for the 2026-27 academic year, earning opportunities to teach, study and conduct research around the world

07/07/2026

In Michigan, Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Appreciation Month is recognized in July!

This recognition acknowledges the crucial role these workers play in the state's food supply, agriculture industry and economy overall.

For over a century, Michigan’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers have helped make Michigan one of the most agriculturally diverse states in the country! These workers are vital to the farming industry and play a crucial role in planting, harvesting and processing food.