MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz said the conclusion of Attorney General Dana Nessel’s investigation into ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar is an opportunity “to continue reflecting on our past, learning from it and building a safer, more accountable institution for the future.”
Guskiewicz, in a statement released Friday afternoon, acknowledged survivors’ pain and said their courage “has brought about critical reflection and growth within our institution.”
“While the investigation did not uncover new information, it is important to acknowledge that the findings still underscore the profound effect this chapter has had on our community — especially for the survivors and their families,” Guskiewicz wrote. “We acknowledge that for some, the hurt and harm caused continue, and we must remain vigilant in ensuring a system that doesn’t allow for such acts to occur again.”
Nessel closed her investigation into Nassar on Wednesday, saying the 6,000 recently released documents related to MSU’s handling of Nassar contained information that was “embarrassing” for the university, but not incriminating.
Nessel said MSU delayed the investigation for years by improperly withholding the documents. The university defended its controversial, years-long decision not to release the documents to Nessel due to attorney-client privilege in a statement Wednesday, maintaining it was “appropriate.”
The documents were only released after a unanimous board vote in December 2023.
Guskiewicz said the university “has taken significant steps to improve our relationship violence and sexual misconduct policies” over the past six years, but acknowledged that there is “still more work ahead of us.”
“We are committed to creating an environment where every person feels protected, respected and valued,” Guskiewicz wrote.
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