Michigan State University, Public research university in East Lansing, United States.
Michigan State University is a public research institution in East Lansing, Michigan, spreading across a wide area along the Red Cedar River. The grounds contain several hundred buildings, including lecture halls, laboratories, agricultural research fields, dormitories and athletic facilities.
The institution began in 1855 as the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, making it the first in the United States to teach scientific agriculture. Over the decades, it expanded its programs to other disciplines and adopted its current name in 1964.
Students from more than 140 countries attend classes and work together in research projects, giving the campus an international atmosphere. Athletic teams compete in national leagues, and their games regularly draw thousands of spectators who wear green and white colors.
Visitors can explore public areas of the campus freely, though access to certain buildings may be limited at times. The grounds are easy to navigate on foot or by bicycle, and several information boards help with orientation.
Engineers at the institution developed a flexible concrete that generates heat and repairs itself, reducing the need for road maintenance in the future. The research originated in civil engineering labs and is now being tested worldwide.
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