Tagged: msu. michigan state university

Education
1:12 pm
Thu November 15, 2012

Report: Job market "sluggish" for new Michigan college graduates

Credit Steve Carmody/Michigan Radio
Michigan State University students on the East Lansing campus

Michigan college graduates are entering a sluggish job market.

Michigan State University’s annual Recruiting Trends report finds employers are not confident about the nation’s economic direction in 2013.    Many are worried about problems with Europe’s economy.   There’s also concern about the nation's deeply divided political leadership.   That's all putting a damper on employers’ hiring plans.

Phil Gardner is the director of MSU’s College Employment Research Institute.

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Education
4:42 pm
Wed October 17, 2012

Twitter improves student learning?

Dr Christine Greenhow, Assistant Professor of Education at Michigan State University

Researchers at Michigan State University are exploring the use of Twitter in the classroom.  

The study suggests Twitter will change the way people communicate in the classroom.

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Sports
6:04 pm
Sun March 11, 2012

Spartans win Big 10 title

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brandon Wood scored a season-high 21 points to help No. 8 Michigan State defeat No. 7 Ohio State 68-64 on Sunday in the Big Ten tournament championship game.

Draymond Green, who had 12 points and nine rebounds in the final, was named the most outstanding player of the tournament. The Spartans (27-7) claimed their first tournament title since 2000 in a dramatic game that featured 16 lead changes.

Jared Sullinger scored 18 points and Deshaun Thomas and William Buford added 11 each for the Buckeyes (27-7), who were denied a third straight title.

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