On Nov. 3, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed legislation establishing King’s birthday as a national holiday, 15 years after the proposal was first introduced in the wake of King’s assassination in 1968. The path to federal recognition, however, was long and fiercely contested.
More than 40 Michigan State students braved the cold to protest the death of Renee Nicole Good and the practices of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Friday afternoon, voicing their concerns and frustrations through silence.
Michigan's 15 public universities collectively contributed $45 billion dollars to the state's economy during fiscal year 2024, a data point schools are using to ask for more future funding. MSU's share of that contribution was $6.8 billion, or roughly 15%.
In two acts earlier this week a Jewish Center located off of Michigan State University’s campus in Downtown East Lansing was vandalized. The Jewish Center, MSU Chabad, had rocks thrown at its windows and “Nazi symbols” spray-painted on the building’s front door on two separate days, according to a press release from the East Lansing Police Department.
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees' Friday board meeting featured parallel celebrations of university leaders and faculty concerns over the impact of budget cuts on the institution's educational mission.
The raise makes Izzo the highest paid men's basketball coach in the Big Ten conference.
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz said he has not spoken to Vice President for University Advancement Kim Tobin about revelations regarding her "fear-based" leadership which detailed in a report published by The State News earlier this week. Guskiewicz said he has not read the article, calling it an "Op-ed."
The MSU Board of Trustees established a new committee to consider concerns about the school's investments amid calls for it to divest from holdings tied to fossil fuels, weapons manufacturers and Israel. Student activists expressed doubt about committee, referring to it a bureaucratic tool for slowing down their cause.
MSU Board of Trustees chair Kelly Tebay concludes her year-long service as the board's leader. Trustee Brianna Scott will adopt the role of chair, and Trustee Renee Knake Jefferson will take on vice chair, effective Jan. 1.
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved new head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s contract at its Friday meeting. A term sheet spelling out certain aspects of Fitzgerald's deal with MSU has been publicized, but a complete version of his contract has not been.
The revelations about Tobin's unit and her response to them come as it navigates its loftiest test yet: Advancement is in the midst of a record-setting $4 billion capital campaign.
As University Advancement sets records, staffers’ patience with their ‘authoritarian’ VP is waning
For the first time in Michigan State University’s 170-year history, Beaumont Tower was illuminated with holiday lights Monday evening, marking the beginning of what President Kevin Guskiewicz hopes will become a lasting MSU tradition.
Calls for MSU to alter its investment portfolio for "non-financial reasons" could be subject to strict tests ensuring the requests have broad enough support, that the university could impact the situation and that a "central university value" is "clearly at stake." The university board of trustees will vote on whether to adopt the protocol for the "Advisory Committee for Responsible Investing" at its upcoming meeting.
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees will vote Friday on whether to approve the new head football coach's contract, and a number of campus infrastructure upgrades.
Michigan State University is preparing to celebrate its Spartans and their achievements with this year’s Fall commencement, which will be held on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13. From speakers to times of specific ceremonies, here’s everything you need to know before attending.
An attorney that led an independent investigation into whether someone at MSU leaked Brenda Tracy's name was billed for work defending the university against a lawsuit filed by Tracy. Tracy's lawyer has alleged the firm has conflicting interests.
With former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald set to become the 27th head coach for the Michigan State Football program, many students are welcoming the team's rebuild with enthusiasm and hope for a resurgence with the new leader at the helm of the team.
The second Trump administration's promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants is altering how some MSU students experience college. Even without ICE setting foot on campus, viral rumors of agents on campus have struck fear into some students.
In an exclusive interview with The State News, MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz discussed the hiring of new football coach Pat Fitzgerald.