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Get to Know the IPF team: Michelle Rutkowski

"We're all problem solvers," said Rutkowski. "I've noticed there are two things that are the most common to people who come to work at IPF: we're driven to provide great customer service, and we figure things out. We solve problems and we get the job done."

River Trail Upgrade Brings Safety for Pedestrians and Bikers

Completion of a recent phase of construction on MSU's river trail, which follows the Red Cedar River, means users have access to a separated bike and pedestrian trail across three miles of campus.

Get to Know: Kisha Beard

"We're a big part of [student life], and they're a big part of ours," said Beard, IPF custodial supervisor.

MSU recycling center adds robotic sorter with state grant

MSU recycling center adds robotic sorter with state grant

Piece of MSU theatrical history finds new life with alumni

A door that was crafted by hand by MSU's skilled carpenters in the 1930's now hangs in the home of two Spartan alumni.

IPF campus arborists partner with Department of Forestry to study urban trees

Michigan State University's campus is home to almost 50,000 students during the academic year. It's also home to over 21,000 trees, making it an arboretum in the heart of Michigan. That makes the MSU campus a great place to study urban tree form and function.

A look at recent campus projects and updates

IPF installs first transparent solar panels on campus

The 100 square feet of transparent solar glass installed above the building’s entryway will generate enough electricity to power lighting in the Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building atrium.

IPF collaborates on $2 million grant to help Michigan's industries

Michigan State University will be home to a new Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) where faculty, staff and students will work with Michigan companies to save money, improve energy efficiency and shrink carbon footprints.

Profiles in Power: Donna Jones and Cher Briggs

The field of power and water has traditionally been a male-dominated one, but today we're highlighting the first two women at MSU to become stationary engineers.