MSU Dubai in the News
MSU Dubai Announcements
- October 28, 2009: International Computer Driver’s License (ICDL)-For All Age Groups
The new International Computer Driver's License (ICDL) program will be inaugurated on October 28th, 2009 at 10:00 am, in room G13. Faculty and staff are invited to this half hour ceremony. - October 18, 2009: MSU Dubai challenges Middle East students to "Dream Big" by committing to new student scholarships!
First 100 transfer applicants admitted to MSU Dubai will be eligible for a scholarship! Learn more here! - September 2, 2009: The Last Issue of the Freshman Newsletter is here!
Admitted first-year students received four weekly issues of the Freshman Newsletter by email to help them prepare for the start of the academic year and their upcoming studies! The Freshman Newsletter is also available online; you can read the 1st issue, the 2nd one , the 3rd, and the last issue too! - August 19, 2009: Chat Online with MSU Dubai Representatives from 7 - 8 p.m. on August 19!
- August 12, 2009: Extra! Extra! Read All About It! MSU Dubai's inaugural Freshman Newsletter is here!
- August 7, 2009: MSU Dubai announces the New Student Orientation schedule for Fall 2009!
- August 6, 2009: MSU Dubai announces the 2009-2010 Academic Calendar
Important dates for the two academic semesters and the summer session are now online. Learn more here. - June 17, 2009: Required Reading for Incoming Freshmen: The Soloist
Wandering Educators
- August 7, 2009: An interview with Kaye Dunn, Director of the MSU Dubai Academy, about cultural differences, faculty, students, academic programs, and more.
Gulf News
Press Releases - MSU University Relations
Press Releases - MSU University Relations
- May 30, 2009: Dubai American Academy sweeps the awards in the inaugural Dubai-Spartans Engineering Competition for UAE schools
Press Releases - MSU University Relations
- May 28, 2009: MSU Dubai to organise and host the inaugural Dubai-Spartans Engineering Competition for UAE schools
Press Releases - MSU University Relations
AME Info (Middle East Business Resource)
- March 17, 2009: MSU Dubai appoints new Assistant Director of Admissions
Gulf News
U.S. Consulate General Press Release
- November 12, 2008: US Consulate General Supports Launch of MSU Dubai Campus
Khaleej Times (Dubai, UAE)
- August 21, 2008: Michigan Varsity students in Dubai for orientation
The National (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
- August 24, 2009: MSU Dubai receives grant by the U.S. State Department to train English teachers of non-native speakers.
- September 2, 2008: Students Fail to Meet Admissions Standards
- September 1, 2008: Michigan State International Campus Opens Doors to First Intake
Silobreaker (TECOM Investments)
- August 27, 2008: Michigan State University opens Dubai campus. (Also reports on same news from other trade papers)
Zawya (Middle Eastern Business News)
- November 20, 2007: TECOM Investments Host High Profile Delegation from Michigan State University
- November 19, 2007: Top Ranked University Launches Dubai Campus
MSU State News
- April 9, 2009: MSU continues commitment to Middle East as area's economy suffers
- November 10, 2008: MSU Dubai opens officially today
- August 28, 2008: MSU Dubai opens for first week of class
- June 18, 2008: MSU Dubai melds different cultural values on new campus
- April 2, 2008: MSU Dubai changes academic calendar; some concerned
- November 27, 2007: MSU officials return from Dubai with news of progress
- September 25, 2007: MSU to be first American university in Dubai
- May 25, 2007: MSU trustees approve Dubai program
- January 6, 2007: Former dean of social science on his way to Dubai
MSU News Bulletin
MSU Newsroom
- September 25, 2007: MSU expands global presence with Dubai agreement
- May 18, 2007: MSU board gives go-ahead to pursue degree/research programs in Dubai
MSU Today
- Fall 2008: Educational Technology Outreach Coordinator talks about Dubai program
- Summer 2008: Classes set to begin at MSU Dubai this fall
- Summer 2007: Dubai delegation visits MSU, formal agreement signed