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E-Update | May 2025

Spotlight on Service: Advancing Economic Development in Underserved Communities at MSU's CCED

The MSU Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED) takes center stage for its work advancing inclusive, place-based economic development across Michigan, in a recent Civic Roundtable feature. "Civic Roundtable is a government operations platform purpose-built for local, state, and federal government agencies and their partner organizations."

The article highlights how CCED leverages Michigan State University’s land-grant mission to support under-resourced communities through collaborative research and technical assistance. REI Coordinator Jenan Jondy shares how the Center builds capacity by listening first—prioritizing community-identified needs and co-creating tools, models, and programs that foster long-term impact.

From launching national conversations on community capital to supporting workforce upskilling and AI literacy in Detroit, CCED’s efforts illustrate how higher education can be a force for sustainable change. Click here to read the full article.