MSU Today with Russ White

Eric Hegg is the new dean of Michigan State University’s College of Natural Science.
 
Hegg talks about his background and career at MSU, and he describes research and curriculum strengths of the college. He tells why he wants to be dean and shares some short- and long-term goals for the college. He discusses how the natural sciences can play a role in better outcomes for society’s problems, and he talks about challenges and opportunities ahead for higher education.
 
Conversation Highlights:
 
(0:18) – What’s your background, and how long have you been at MSU?
 
(0:53) – Talk about some of the research and curriculum strengths of the college.
 
(4:01) – Why do you want to be dean of the college?
 
(8:31) – What are some of your short- and long-term goals for the college?
 
(12:32) – How can the natural sciences help solve some of society’s problems?
 
(14:46) – What are some of the challenges and opportunities ahead for the college, MSU and higher education?
 
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Russ White
I host and produce MSU Today for News/Talk 760 @wjrradio and @MichiganStateU's @NPR affiliate @WKAR News/Talk 102.3 FM and AM 870.

What is MSU Today with Russ White?

MSU Today is a lively look at Michigan State University-related people, places, events and attitudes put into focus by Russ White. The show airs Saturdays at 5 P.M. and Sundays at 5 A.M. on 102.3 FM and AM 870 WKAR, and 8 P.M. on AM 760 WJR.