MSU Students (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Incoming college students can develop a sense of fitting in before they even walk into class, and that feeling is important down the line to bolster student retention, according to a study by Michigan State University researchers. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.