Leo Kempel: Invested in Spartan success
Across Michigan State, faculty and staff are turning their belief in the university into action—giving back to the students, programs and communities they help build every day.
MSU-Irish researchers collaborate on next-gen wireless communications
A new U.S. – Ireland research partnership, led by electrical engineering professors at Michigan State University, will work to improve wireless communications through location-specific “communications pockets” for more private, secure and efficient wireless communications. The project has the potential to improve next-generation wireless systems, like 5G and 6G.
“I designed that”: Alumni return to EGR 100 to connect campus experiences to real-world careers
In EGR 100: Introduction to Engineering Design, students don’t just learn how to build a solution, they learn how to build with people. Team dynamics, deadlines, tradeoffs and communication are part of the work from day one.
FRIB inaugurates K500 Chip Testing Facility
The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams or FRIB at Michigan State University today marked the inauguration of the K500 Chip Testing Facility or KSEE, expanding U.S. capacity for radiation effects testing of advanced microelectronics used in spaceflight, defense, wireless communications, and autonomous systems.
Spalding family gift fuels cross-collaborative innovation
Michigan State University alumnus David F. Spalding, a 1967 mechanical engineering graduate, has made a transformative $10 million leadership gift to accelerate the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, a facility designed to prepare Spartans to lead at the intersection of technology, creativity and impact.
Leinweber Foundation commits $50M to MSU to name the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation
Michigan State University announced a transformative $50 million commitment from the Leinweber Foundation to establish the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, a landmark investment that will accelerate MSU’s leadership in education, research and workforce development across Michigan and beyond.
MSU Engineering honors 18 for contributions and service
The Michigan State University College of Engineering has recognized 18 faculty and staff members for excellence in service and distinguished contributions.
Alumni reaching new career heights
Spartan Engineering alumni are continually advancing their professional roles – here is a look at seven recent career highlights for graduates of the College of Engineering at Michigan State University.
11 Engineering Athletes Earn Academic All-Big Ten Honors
The Big Ten Conference has recognized fall sport student-athletes – including 11 from the MSU College of Engineering - who have earned Academic All-Big Ten honors.
Fall 2025 Design Day award winners
The Michigan State University College of Engineering celebrated Design Day for 650 students, including 370 graduating seniors, on Dec. 5, 2025, in the Engineering Building.