From the President - Fall 2019

I see MSU as an incredible institution with the scope, scale and ambition to be a catalyst for good in our world. I see a breadth of expertise and excellence at the forefront of critical discoveries in areas as diverse as nuclear physics and African history. I see an outstanding faculty, one of the best in the world. I also see excellent students and accomplished alumni—people with achievements that are second to none.

I am very excited to be engaged with a university that has such an extraordinary impact. MSU’s pioneering mission—focused on research and discovery that makes a difference in people’s lives while providing access to a world-class education for individuals to reach their full potential—creates a tremendous opportunity to do good.

MSU has made impressive strides in critical areas such as student success, diversity and inclusion, and expanding biomedical research—areas that have been important to me personally and a driving force in my career.

I think there’s an opportunity at MSU to advance these ideals for even greater impact.

Of course, there are challenges ahead. After the events that took place here, we need to work on healing and restoring trust, and as we do that, every part of MSU is going to move forward in a much better way.

It is clear that MSU’s high quality and standards are reflected in the caliber of people who are associated with it. I look forward to getting to know you and becoming part of the Spartan community. I hope to see many of you at upcoming receptions around the country in the coming months.

Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D.
President