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Connecting research to community

MSU History is home to faculty and graduate students whose research spans every region of the world and all periods of the past. From archives and oral histories to digital and public‑facing projects, their groundbreaking work is shaping how we understand history today—and bringing those discoveries directly into the classroom. Through talks, collaborations, exhibitions, and other forms of outreach, our historians share their expertise with the broader MSU community and beyond.

LEADR

The Lab for Education and Advancement in Digital Research is a collaborative initiative between the History and Anthropology departments at Michigan State University.

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Matrix

Collaboration with scholars, practitioners, educators, institutions, and local community members to create tools and digital experiences that engage the public in critical questions about our collective past, culture, and heritage.

MATRIX

Africa Past and Present

Africa Past and Present is a podcast about history, culture, and politics in Africa and the diaspora. It is the longest-running African studies podcast in the world and features interviews with scholars and practitioners from a wide range of academic disciplines and perspectives. 

AFRIPOD

Football Scholars Forum

The Football Scholars Forum brings together authors, professors, graduate students, journalists, practitioners, and informed fans from around the globe to analyze books, essays, films, and university teaching about the world’s most popular sport.

FORUM

H-NET

An international consortium of scholars and teachers, H-Net creates and coordinates networks with the common objective of advancing teaching and research in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. It facilitates the free exchange of academic ideas and scholarly resources.

H-NET

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