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Practical education roots
Michigan State's founding mission emphasized making useful advanced education available to a broader public.
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Agriculture beyond the classroom
Michigan State's institutional history highlights work on hybrid corn among its contributions to agriculture.
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A research legacy
The university's history connects its research with homogenized milk and a discovery that led to a cancer-fighting drug.
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The Red Cedar setting
Spartan Stadium's present site lies south of the Red Cedar River, where a short-lived campus golf course once stood.
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Permanent stadium lights
Permanent LED field lights were installed at Spartan Stadium in 2017, supporting modern broadcast requirements.
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The band's protective role
Spartan Marching Band members maintain the Sparty statue watch before the Michigan rivalry game, with students and alumni joining them.
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A symbol worth guarding
The Sparty statue is a campus symbol whose protection connects the marching band, alumni and rivalry traditions.
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