Today was a great day for MSU and the state of Michigan. The Department of Energy has decided on Michigan State University for the $550 million Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. This project will bring $1 billion of economic growth to the area along with 400 research jobs and 5800 construction jobs. MSU was chosen ahead of Argonne National Research lab in Illinois.

Cheers to MSU!

For more information, you can take a look at the discussion in the forums or read the press release from MSU.