Title IX investigator, adviser testify in ex-MSU Pres. Simon's case
Two witnesses testified Monday on the second day of former Michigan State President Lou Anna K. Simon's preliminary hearing in Eaton County District Court.
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Two witnesses testified Monday on the second day of former Michigan State President Lou Anna K. Simon's preliminary hearing in Eaton County District Court.
Gail Stern — co-founder of Catharsis Productions and co-author of Sex Signals — was supposed to go into stand-up comedy, but in the early 1990s she trained over 800 Chicago police sergeants on “cultural sensitivity” and soon began using her humor to connect with audiences to educate them on rape culture and sexual violence instead.
By Debbie Miszak
The Michigan Supreme Court denied Larry Nassar's appeals for resentencing and by a new judge in Eaton County Circuit Court.
Michigan State University Police Assistant Chief Valerie O’Brien who heads the Field Services Bureau was placed on administrative leave April 3, Lansing State Journal reported. She is barred from the department while on the paid leave.
The State News reached out to students running to represent their college in the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) General Assembly. Several candidates responded by email to questions regarding their motives behind running, what makes them an ideal candidate and what changes they plan on making during their time in student government.
It’s On Us Week of Action happens once every semester at Michigan State with the goal of educating the community and raising awareness of sexual assault. From April 1 through April 5, several events were held across campus.
The State News spoke with four employees in Michigan State’s University Advancement department who allege a persistently toxic work environment and a lack of faith in official avenues to air grievances. The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity, citing a fear of retaliation or loss of employment for reporting their concerns.
Michigan State has released the original "teal issue" of the Spartan Alumni Magazine during It's On Us Week of Action and almost a year after former Interim President John Engler decided to scrap it completely.
Teal prayer flags have been placed along Grand River Avenue across from Michigan State's campus in support of survivors of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse. The City of East Lansing and the Parents of Sister Survivors Engage, or POSSE, partnered on the project.
When crises occur — wherever that may be — it’s important to navigate through them with an ethical approach. That’s the advice legal experts offered at a discussion panel hosted Monday by the Michigan State College of Law.
The Michigan Attorney General's office has filed to charge William Strampel, former dean of the Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine, with an additional count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to court records.
Following Tuesday's release of an investigative report into the Meridian Township Police Department's dismissal of an allegation of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse 15 years ago, Meridian Township officials held a press conference.
Chief of Merdian Township Police Ken Plaga is pictured at the press conference about an investigation into the department's handling of a report about Larry Nassar's sexual abuse in 2004.
In 2004 Brianne Randall-Gay saw Larry Nassar for back pain. During the appointment Nassar touched the then 17-year-old's breasts and genitals. Randall’s parents reported Nassar to Meridian Township Police and the case was dismissed by police Detective Andrew McCready. Per Randall's request, Meridian Township hired Kenneth Ouellette Investigations LLC to conduct an investigation into the Meridian Township Police Department's handling of her case.
By Andrew Gilbert
Michigan State Acting President Satish Udpa spoke to the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, about the work the university has done since he was appointed following the resignation of former Interim President John Engler.
Updated as of noon, March 21: Attorney General Nessel's office provided a statement in response to the letter from Engler's attorney:
As senior gymnast Roya Shirley chalks up her hands before performing on the bars during senior day, the realization of the finality of the basic action hits her.
A group of journalists and media professionals gathered at the Michigan State Museum Tuesday evening to discuss their experiences covering the Larry Nassar cases and their impact.