Meet our Partners!
AgeAlive
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AgeAlive exists to position MSU as a leader in aging by serving as the university’s hub for advancing research, education, and community engagement. Rather than working in isolation, we bring people and programs together across disciplines, generations, and institutions to support age-inclusive communities at MSU and beyond. This work is collaborative by design, and we invite students, faculty, community partners, and supporters to help shape what’s next.
Housed in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, AgeAlive reflects MSU’s broader commitment to inclusive excellence, population health, and innovation for the public good. We are expanding visibility and building the sustainable partnerships needed to ensure long-term impact across the university and in communities. |
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It's strategic focus areas include:
- Research
Convening and amplifying aging-related research through cross-campus collaboration, shared resources, and recognition programs such as the Annual Research Forum and Annual Awards Ceremony. - Education
Encouraging the integration of aging content across disciplines and championing lifelong learning through initiatives like the Town & Gown series and community learning platforms. - Outreach & Engagement
Advancing age-friendly practices through meaningful partnerships with Michigan communities and intergenerational initiatives such as Generations Connect and the Butterfly Gardens project.
Prime Time
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The PrimeTime Senior Programs is a nationally accredited program that serves to enrich the lives of community members who are age 55+. Prime Time is committed to providing programs which engage the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and vocational dimensions of wellness, as well as encourage involvement in the community.
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Mission Statement
To serve as a community focal point for senior citizens and their families in an atmosphere of respect, trust, empowerment and support.
Vision Statement
A professional organization committed to both advocating for and contributing to the health, enrichment, social and supportive service needs of East Lansing residents age 55 and older.
Value Statements
To serve as a community focal point for senior citizens and their families in an atmosphere of respect, trust, empowerment and support.
Vision Statement
A professional organization committed to both advocating for and contributing to the health, enrichment, social and supportive service needs of East Lansing residents age 55 and older.
Value Statements
- We value diversity, and will strengthen and support the integration of older people into the life of our community.
- We value independence, and will serve as a community focal point assuring access to a comprehensive array of supportive services.
- We value good health, and will offer health and wellness opportunities that will encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors and discourage disability and disease.
- We value customer service, and will serve our clients and those who help us to serve our clients, with respect, sensitivity and confidentiality.
- We value education, and will provide life-long learning opportunities that will meet the needs and interests of our community’s retirees.
Social Science Scholars Program
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The Social Science Scholars Program provides a high investment model of education to the College of Social Science’s most able and ambitious students. This genuinely unique initiative is designed for students who are deeply interested in current issues, have a thirst for knowledge, embrace difference, and are concerned for and helpful to others. Our Scholars study in a small cohort, work closely with the program’s faculty and staff, carry out exceptional research, receive considerable assistance in finding internships and applying for jobs, graduate schools and competitive scholarships, and engage in meaningful civic activities. Members of the Scholars Program graduate with the skills, education, professional experience, and maturity that set them apart from the overwhelming majority of their peers.
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The Scholars have exclusive access to many benefits here at MSU, including:
- Small group engagement. Scholars learn with alongside a small group of students with diverse perspectives but a similar drive to learn.
- Mentors. Highly successful faculty and alumni serve as mentors to the Scholars. Upperclassmen Scholars also have the opportunity to act as peer mentors for younger cohorts.
- Internships. Scholars are set up to secure prestigious internships across the country.
- Student community. Scholars are a highly select and close-knit student community that shares a passion for social and political issues.
- Study Abroad. Scholars spend a month learning and researching in the U.K after their first year in the program.
- Research publication. Scholars have a unique opportunity to co-author a book chapter.
- Service Learning. Scholars engage in service-focused, community-based learning opportunities.
- Scholarships. Scholars can receive scholarships assigned based on ability and financial need, courtesy of generous MSU alumni.
- Professional network. Scholars build strong professional connections through off-campus study, networking opportunities and internship programs.
