MSU's CIBER Endorsed With Federal Grant Renewal

MSU's CIBER has been selected as a national resource center in international business education by the U.S. Department of Education.  CIBER, a unit of The Eli Broad College of Business, was praised as an exemplary resource and assistance center by independent evaluators in a national competition that included the nation's best business schools.

The designation is part of the federal government's CIBER program.  It includes a grant to MSU of approximately $1 million over the next three years.  These funds will be used for internationalizing faculty, curriculum and student programs, as well as for facilitating Michigan companies' international market development efforts.

"We are delighted with the federal government's decision to continue to invest in MSU's CIBER program," said James B. Henry, dean of the Broad College of Business.  "Our CIBER has established an enviable leadership position over the last nine years."

Independent reviews have established MSU as an innovative resource center with a significant impact on the globalization of business education and business practice.

Since its establishment in 1990, MSU's CIBER has secured external support exceeding $6 millions from the federal and private sectors.  The center serves both the University community and business constituents.

"An excellent staff and administrative infrastructure, coupled with an ambitious work agenda, enable us to pursue a comprehensive range of activities," said Tamer Cavusgil, CIBER executive director.  "The impact of our activities can be felt on campus and throughout the region and nation."

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