1980-1989
- 1980 - College of Nursing established
1980 - Elizabeth Yamashita becomes chair and first woman to direct the School of Journalism.1980 - Seven campus buildings were designated historical sites 1981 - Communication Arts Building opens1981 - Native American Institute was established to aid North American Indian organizations1981 - The Minorities in Journalism program is established and includes Focal Point, a student newspaper1981 - The Women's Athletic Department joins the NCAA1981 - Women’s Cross Country Big Ten Champions1981 - Women’s Gymnastics Big Ten ChampionsNovember 21, 1981 - World’s First Superconducting Cyclotron at Michigan State Tested Successfully 1982 - MSU alumnus James Blanchard was elected Michigan's Governor1982 - Wharton Center for the Performing Arts Opens1982 - Women’s Golf Big Ten Champions1984 - Major New Athletic Facilities approvedDecember 22, 1984 - MSU plays in the Cherry BowlMarch 29, 1986 - Spartans win NCAA Ice Hockey Championship1987 - MSU Astronomer Susan Simkin was part of team to discover the largest galaxy known at the time.1988 - MSU Wins Rose Bowl1989 - Julian Samora Research Institute establishedSeptember 30, 1989 - Spartan Statue RenovatedNovember 9, 1989 - Breslin Center Dedicated