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MSU board to vote on budget, tuition rates at June meeting
The board is set to vote on the 2027 fiscal year budget, as well as tuition for the upcoming academic year.
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MSU strips DEI language from student organization policy after Republican pushback
MSU removed DEI requirements from executive board roles after criticism from a widespread College Republicans post.
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Democrat trustee endorsement vote stands after Santana appeal is dismissed
The Michigan Democratic Party dismissed Sen. Sylvia Santana’s, D-Detroit, appeal challenging the results of the party’s MSU trustee endorsement vote.
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House defeats plan to give Governor power to appoint MSU trustees
The Michigan House narrowly voted 54–52 to block a constitutional amendment that would have shifted Michigan State University, University of Michigan, and Western University governing boards from public elections to governor-appointed trustees.
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Vassar, Balow air MSU board ethics code concerns at state Capitol
Michigan State University Trustees Rema Vassar and Mike Balow brought their opposition to the board's revised Code of Ethics and Conduct to the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday morning.
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MSU trustees open search for interim, permanent successors to Guskiewicz
The search process begins nearly a week after Guskiewicz was elected by Clemson University's Board of Trustees to become their next president.
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MSU faculty feel 'betrayal' after Guskiewicz departs for Clemson
Across interviews with union leaders and professors, a common theme emerged in the wake of Guskiewicz's departure: instability.
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Exclusive: MSU board chair blames three trustees for MSU president's departure
In a virtual interview with The State News on Friday morning, Scott addressed an array of topics surrounding Guskiewicz’s leaving, next steps for the university and divisions with MSU’s board of trustees.
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The lead-up to Kevin Guskiewicz’s departure from MSU
Just two years into his presidency at Michigan State University, Kevin Guskiewicz announced he is leaving to become president of Clemson University, citing ongoing dysfunction within MSU’s Board of Trustees.
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Vassar rejects board division claims, says Guskiewicz wanted to stay at MSU
Following Kevin Guskiewicz’s departure for Clemson University, trustee Rema Vassar defended trustees’ public criticism of Michigan State University.
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MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz blames board divisions in exit for Clemson
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz pointed to the Board of Trustees for the reason for his departure from the university.
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Kevin Guskiewicz to leave MSU for Clemson
President Kevin Guskiewicz is leaving Michigan State University.
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After ethics showdown, two MSU trustees shut out of Mackinac conference
Michigan State University Trustee Mike Balow said the board’s decision to revoke his Mackinac Policy Conference credentials after he refused to sign the board’s new code of ethics was “vindictive,” potentially unconstitutional and created a “chilling effect” on transparency at the university.
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Doubling of MSU president’s salary sparks questions about university priorities
Michigan State University trustees voted to nearly double President Kevin Guskiewicz’s salary to $2 million, prompting questions from faculty and experts.
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MSU board ethics policy limits trustee dissent, ignites free speech debate
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees has approved a revised code of ethics and conduct that requires members to sign a statement of acknowledgement and emphasizes “loyalty” to board decisions, with potential sanctions for those who refuse.
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Vassar condemns MSU ethics overhaul, compares board culture to Nassar era
“The culture that produced Larry Nassar was built brick by brick through exactly the mechanisms being ratified in this document,” trustee Rema Vassar said in reference to the revisions the MSU Board of Trustees passed Sunday.
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MSU board extends Guskiewicz contract, doubles pay amid retention concerns
Michigan State University trustees gave MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz a $1 million raise and contract extension amid fears he could leave, exposing deep divisions within the board.
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MSU board to vote on ethics and conduct code revisions at special meeting
Michigan State University's Board of Trustees scheduled a rare Sunday night special meeting to discuss sweeping revisions to the board’s code of ethics and conduct that aim to restrict public dissension among its members.
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MSU launches pilot program for in-person orientation
Years after new student orientation shifted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan State University is revisiting in-person orientation for certain incoming students this summer through Spartan Welcome Days.
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Voting concerns at Democratic convention fuel audit push in tight MSU trustee race
Sen. Sylvia Santana is challenging the results of the Michigan Democratic Party convention after her campaign alleged more than 200 votes were cast remotely during the closely contested MSU trustee endorsement race.