SPDC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Spartans Built to Lead
The School of Planning, Design and Construction uniquely unites four built environment disciplines to foster synergistic learning and collaboration: Construction management, interior design, landscape architecture and urban & regional planning. Our academic programs are accredited and produce career-ready graduates. We provide our students with the opportunity to learn about and work on real-world, cross-discipline projects and activities. Our nationally recognized, world-renowned faculty cross-collaborate on pressing built environment issues, delivering timely and crucial sustainable research and outreach. Learn More.
Our Programs
Our Partners
- Center for Community & Economic Development.
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering.
- Department of Community Sustainability.
- Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences.
- Environmental Science & Policy Program.
- Global Urban Studies Program.
- MSU Extension.
News
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CM Program Searchs for Fixed Term Teaching Specialist
Published on October 25, 2023
The School of Planning, Design and Construction's Construction Management program invites applications for a Fixed Term Teaching Specialist -
Partnership Between SPDC and MDNR Receives National Recognition
Published on October 19, 2023
The School of Planning, Design and Construction’s on-going partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources received the National Association of State Park Directors’ 2023 President’s Award. -
Landscape Architecture Program Celebrates 125 Years
Published on October 9, 2023
The School of Planning, Design and Construction’s Landscape Architecture program commemorated their 125th “LAnniversary” on Friday October 6, 2023. -
Construction Management Program Celebrates 75 Years
Published on October 2, 2023
The School of Planning, Design and Construction celebrated 75 years of its Construction Management program on Friday, September 29, 2023 with an Anniversary Gala. -
Joint Research Including URP Faculty Awarded $6M in NIH ComPASS Funds
Published on September 28, 2023
A joint research project including Doctors Zeenat Kotval-Karamchandani and Mark Wilson of SPDC’s Urban & Regional Planning program received $6M in funding via the NIH’s Common Fund Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society (ComPASS) award.
In the News
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Best Small Cities in America (2023)
Published on October 3, 2023 by WalletHub
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Improving and Increasing Urban Agriculture: Goal of Two New Grants
Published on May 1, 2023 by Washington State University CAHNRS News
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Granger Construction Company offers hands-on experience to MSU Students
Published on November 22, 2021 by The State News
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2021’s Best Small Cities in America
Published on October 19, 2021 by WalletHub
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Tulane scientist to lead research project on sustainability of Gulf of Mexico ecosystem
Published on October 8, 2021 by Tulane News
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The Top 25 U.S. Cities Where Latinas Are Finding Financial Success
Published on October 8, 2021 by The Top 25 U.S. Cities Where Latinas Are Finding Financial Success
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MSU researchers join global consortium creating smarter, healthier cities
Published on August 9, 2021 by MSU Today
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics By The Numbers
Published on July 15, 2021 by WalletHub
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SPDC Faculty Member Eva Kassens-Noor Receives AT&T Award Honorable Mention - 2021
Published on June 16, 2021 by MSU IT AT&T Awards
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Virtual reality app created to help uncover unconscious bias
Published on June 8, 2021 by TheDenverChannel.com (ABC Denver7)