MSU Office for Inclusive Excellence and Impact

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.

T-REx builds connection through communities Residential education increases LGBTQIA+ belonging at MSU, including a sense of community, cultural competency, personal development and visibility.

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

Better data reveals women’s overlooked role in global 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.

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.

Rethinking rural education: Why one-size-fits-all fails Researchers from MSU's College of Education highlight how rural communities are often left out of the conversation when it comes to education policy.

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.

Multicultural Center earns 2026 building design award MSU wins the AIA Michigan Building Award for architectural innovation, sustainability and design.

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.

MSU study underscores barriers for supporting male survivors 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

12 MSU scholars and students named 2026-27 Fulbright finalists 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

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.

“I saw firsthand that many families faced language and systemic barriers that limited access to Extension programs,” says Paty Monterrosa. Click below to learn about Michigan 4-H, the youth development arm of MSU Extension, and Paty's work to make MSU's youth development program more accessible.
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/06/language-access-leadership-4h-sparks-impact

MSU Extension's Chispa 4-H program expands language access and builds youth leaders Chispa 4-H is breaking language barriers and empowering youth through culturally responsive education, leadership development and community partnerships across Michigan.