Even though the 2008 Beijing Olympics have come to a close, Michigan State University will carry on the torch to showcase Spartan Olympians and MSU pride during Homecoming 2008 from Sept. 26 to Oct. 4.
Publish Date: Sept. 24, 2008 | Multimedia: 
Nicole Forrester,a doctoral student in sports psychology, will compete in the Beijing Olympics where she will represent Canada as its sole high-jumper.
Publish Date: July 23, 2008 | Multimedia:
Just as Michigan State University’s turfgrass scientists are busy building the portable athletic field for the Beijing Olympics, the university has launched a Web site highlighting this and other high-profile projects relating to China.
Publish Date: July 23, 2008
Michigan State University sports medicine physician Larry Nassar will be on the sidelines as team physician for the U.S. men’s and women’s gymnastics teams at the Olympics in Beijing this summer when this year’s teams are on the floor.
Publish Date: July 17, 2008 | Multimedia: 
The university’s world-famous turf team has been contracted to help China build a portable athletic turf in the new Beijing National Stadium, aka the Bird’s Nest. The turf will support the Olympics’ main track and field competitions and the gold medal soccer match, as well as future events.
Publish Date: July 16, 2008 | Multimedia: 
Michigan State continues its rich tradition in China with a host of research, education and economic-development initiatives. Among them: a joint project with China to build a portable athletic field for the 2008 Beijing Olympics; a new online game by an MSU scientist for teaching Chinese culture and language; and cutting-edge research that aims to protect China’s—and ultimately the world’s—habitats.
Publish Date: July 15, 2008 | Multimedia:
Chinese officials have tapped Michigan State University’s renowned turf scientists to help build a portable athletic field for this summer’s Olympics in Beijing National Stadium.
Publish Date: July 15, 2008 | Multimedia:
It's the online game with an odd name—"Zon/New Chengo"—and an ambitious mission: Provide folks around the world with a fun yet educational way to learn about China.
Publish Date: June 24, 2008 | Multimedia:
As China's global influence continues to grow, a Michigan State University scholar has created the first online video game for teaching Chinese culture and language.
Publish Date: June 24, 2008 | Multimedia:
Publish Date: Oct. 19, 2004
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