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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.

Wandering Educators

Gulf News

Novermber 6, 2009: Dr. Kennon Rider, Associate Professor with the Child and Youth Development program contributed to the Gulf News on the topic of social development. Read the article here!

June 15, 2009: MSU Dubai Academy appoints former director of the English Language Programme at George Mason University, Ras Al Khaimah Campus, Kaye M. Dunn as its first Director

Press Releases - MSU University Relations

Press Releases - MSU University Relations

Press Releases - MSU University Relations

Press Releases - MSU University Relations

AME Info (Middle East Business Resource)

Gulf News

U.S. Consulate General Press Release

Khaleej Times (Dubai, UAE)

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

January 10, 2008: New Dubai Director Mullan to emphasize developing education, research, outreach

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