MEDIA + InFormation

Current Students

Current Students

Our students are doing amazing work. They are sharing their work at conferences, winning scholarships and awards and making a difference in the world. 

Health Resources

Olin Health Center

All services are by appointment. In addition to the main Olin Center Office, there are health centers in many of the residential living communities. MSU student receive three free visits a year.Getting the care you need as soon as possible helps you and your fellow Spartans stay healthy!

Olin Health Center Waiting Area

Click here for more information or to make an appointment

Counseling and Mental Health

Graduate school is very demanding and we have many people waiting to help you maintain your mental health. Many counseling services are free. Support ranges from peer support groups to psychatrists.

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Click here for more information or to make an appointment.

MSU Fitness Centers

As you might notice as you walk around our spacious campus, fitness opportunities are everywhere.  There is fitness on demand- you pay for the classes or use of facilities as you go. There are group classes, swimming, weights, running… check it out. The jogging/walking trails are the best!

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Click here for more information or to sign up for a class.

Graduate School Events

Graduate School Events

There are many wonderful events sponsored by the Graduate School at MSU.  These include the required RCR training sessions, guest lectures, writing workshops, fun activities and more.  Click here to see the calendar so you don't miss out.

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Back to School Movement Meditation

Back to School Movement Meditation

Fri, Sep 03, 2021   11:45 AM ‐ 12:00 PM
Fridays 11:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. for MSU CommArtsSci students, faculty, and staff.

Offered by Carrie Heeter, these 10 minute yoga-based meditations are designed to be done seated comfortably in a chair with eyes closed. Research shows that meditation can help quiet the mind, relax the body, and reduce the risk of burnout.
Interested? Email carrie.heeter@gmail.com to receive the Zoom URL.

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Rural Broadband Access- guest lecture by Dr. Ali

Rural Broadband Access- guest lecture by Dr. Ali

When good (enough) is the enemy of great: Rural broadband in the United States, Christopher Ali, Department of Media Studies, University of Virginia September 10, 2021, 11:00am-12:00pm Join us in person or via Zoom(sign up here).  A Rural Computing Research...

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Writing Center

Improving your writing skills is one of the key activity you need to succeed in grad school. MSU offers FREE peer writing assistance. You can have up to two sessions every week to meet with someone to discuss your writing. Brainstorm for ideas. Check for clarity. Make sure you are correctly paraphrasing…. so much more!  writing.msu.edu

iThenticate

Check your papers BEFORE submitting them. This service would be extremely expensive, but as an MSU graduate student you can access this for FREE! Click on this link for more information to set up your account today.