When people think about learning at Michigan State University, they often imagine lecture halls and classrooms. This month, however, the Town & Gown Series is offering community members a chance to experience something much more immersive. On Friday, July 17, community members can participate in a special Town & Gown session featuring Science on a […]
A new Michigan State University initiative is using technology to connect older adults one-on-one with college students and other community members to enhance digital literacy – and in the process is creating opportunities for “connection” between people. The project is made possible through funding from AARP to the Virtual Connections program in the MSU School […]
At Michigan State University, Artist-in-Residence Zahrah Resh is building something that looks delicate at first glance—paper butterflies, garden installations, quiet creative spaces—but carries the weight of illness, grief, healing, and human connection. Her work with AgeAlive and IMPART Alliance did not begin as a formal university role. Instead, it started as a personal project that slowly grew into a community-centered practice built around one […]
As a program assistant for AgeAlive, Erin Filipich helps organize leadership council meetings, support community partnerships and keep programming running smoothly. While much of her work happens behind the scenes, she says every task plays a role in a bigger goal: creating meaningful connections across generations and building a stronger community around aging. For Filipich, AgeAlive is about more than just events. She […]
Michigan State University’s AgeAlive Education & Research Forum and Awards Ceremony brought together researchers, community leaders, and aging advocates Thursday, March 26, 2026, to discuss ways to improve the lives of older adults through research, technology, and community engagement. The event is part of MSU’s efforts as a designated Age-Friendly University. Clare Luz, Ph.D., founder and director of MSU AgeAlive and IMPART […]
