MSU Knowledge 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Big Ten rival is considered MSU's primary football rival, a competition known as 'The Game'?
- University of Michigan (Correct answer)
- Ohio State University
- Penn State University
- University of Wisconsin
Correct answer: University of Michigan
Michigan and MSU play annually in a rivalry known informally as 'The Game' or the 'Paul Bunyan Trophy' game.
Question 2: What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the annual MSU vs. University of Michigan football game?
- Iron Anvil Trophy
- Paul Bunyan Trophy (Correct answer)
- Great Lakes Cup
- Wolverine-Spartan Shield
Correct answer: Paul Bunyan Trophy
The Paul Bunyan Trophy — a large wooden statue of the folk hero — goes to the winner of the annual Michigan-Michigan State football game.
Question 3: MSU's Broad Art Museum was designed by which internationally renowned architect?
- Frank Gehry
- Zaha Hadid (Correct answer)
- Renzo Piano
- Norman Foster
Correct answer: Zaha Hadid
The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at MSU was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid, completed in 2012.
Question 4: What percentage of MSU's total land is dedicated to agricultural and research purposes outside of the main campus buildings?
- About 10%
- About 25%
- About 50% (Correct answer)
- About 75%
Correct answer: About 50%
Roughly half of MSU's campus acreage is devoted to farms, gardens, and research land, reflecting its land-grant heritage.
Question 5: Which MSU program is recognized as a top-ranked program for producing graduates who go on to earn PhDs in STEM fields?
- Lyman Briggs College (Correct answer)
- College of Natural Science
- Honors College
- College of Engineering
Correct answer: Lyman Briggs College
Lyman Briggs College at MSU consistently ranks among the top programs in the US for producing graduates who pursue PhDs in science.
Question 6: How many academic colleges does Michigan State University have?
- 11
- 15
- 17 (Correct answer)
- 22
Correct answer: 17
MSU has 17 degree-granting colleges offering hundreds of programs across diverse fields.
Question 7: Which MSU alumni organization milestone is celebrated annually, recognizing the university's long history as a land-grant institution?
- Charter Day
- Founders Day (Correct answer)
- Spartan Legacy Day
- Land-Grant Heritage Day
Correct answer: Founders Day
MSU celebrates Founders Day annually to mark the signing of the act that established the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan in 1855.
MSU Knowledge 4
Which Big Ten rival is considered MSU's primary football rival, a competition known as 'The Game'?