MSU Commons
Your digital hub for scholarly engagement, collaboration, and visibility. Whether you’re publishing research, building communities of practice, or showcasing your academic journey, MSU Commons offers the tools to bring your work to life—and to the world.
MSU Commons tools include:
- KC Works Repository: Preserve, publish, and share your research, teaching materials, creative works, or open scholarship. Your contributions remain accessible and citable—supporting both impact and longevity.
- Groups: Collaborate easily with colleagues, research teams, or students. From interdisciplinary partnerships to student learning communities, Groups provide a flexible digital space to work, share, and grow together.
- Profiles: Create a comprehensive academic profile that connects your work, interests, and expertise. Discover others doing related work and foster new connections across the university and beyond.
- Sites: Build rich, customizable websites to support projects, portfolios, labs, or teaching. Share ongoing work or highlight long-term initiatives with depth and clarity.
- hcommons.social: This Mastodon-powered social platform designed for academia allows you to broadcast your accomplishments, connect with peers, and stay engaged with the broader scholarly community.
Featured Work on MSU Commons
iTeachMSU Commons
The iTeachMSU Commons is MSU’s platform where educators find resources, grow their teaching skills, connect with groups, and share knowledge.
L-Pop
L-Pop is a collection of catchy and radio-friendly songs and lessons for students learning English at any proficiency level. The L-Pop project is run by Dr. Patti Spinner in the Department of Linguistics, Languages and Cultures.
Large-Course Learning Community
This MSU Commons group is associated with Large Course Faculty Learning Community. Join us as we share experiences, advice, and ideas for teaching students in large courses.
Getting Started
Not sure how to get started with MSU Commons? Check out the Knowledge Commons Help guides for setting up your profile, joining groups, using KC Works, and building your site!
For Instructors
Looking for ways to use MSU Commons in your teaching? Check out our guide for instructors!
For Researchers
Searching for research materials, discussions, or potential collaborators? See our guide to MSU Commons use for researchers!
