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MSU Extension develops online resource, programs addressing historical redlining of Michigan cities

Published on September 23, 2021

MSU Extension, regional partners to provide guidance for local governments on American Rescue Plan Act spending

Published on September 15, 2021

New Trail Policy and Law course gives students a toolkit to advocate in their own communities

Published on September 8, 2021

Water School webinar series highlights water policy

Published on September 3, 2021

Anger in Tokyo over the Summer Olympics is just the latest example of how unpopular hosting the games has become

Published on May 17, 2021 by The Conversation

Planning for pangolins and pandemics

Published on April 15, 2021

Rethinking access to food: Lessons learned during a pandemic

Published on February 24, 2021

MSU Assistant Professor Dong Zhao receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award

Published on February 19, 2021

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