A U.S. Senate subcommittee investigation report obtained by NBC found that Michigan State University, along with the FBI, USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee, failed to protect young gymnasts from Larry Nassar's abuse.
Ex-MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon has retired from a tenured faculty position at the university, effective August 31.
The seventh and last day of ex-MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon's preliminary hearing featured closing statements from both the prosecution and defense Tuesday. It could be about nine to 11 weeks before it is decided whether Simon's case goes to trial or not.
Ex-MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon is in Eaton County District Court Tuesday for the seventh day of her preliminary examination. Follow The State News' live coverage of the hearing.
Michigan State Athletic Director Bill Beekman fired women's rowing coach Matt Weise this week.
Created in 2018, Michigan State's Prevention, Outreach and Education (POE) Department recently released its first annual report showcasing the prosperity of its 10 initiatives. Overall, POE provided education and training to over 72,000 people in the MSU community, according to the report.
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Rifiotis — the youngest member of the search committee by nearly ten years — said she knew the pressure was on her to represent the most important part of the MSU community: the students. “The first community you’re serving is the students," Rifiotis said. "Otherwise, this would just be a think tank with research and scholars."
Trustee Dianne Byrum told The State News on Friday that the board will continue to maintain attorney-client privilege, despite calls from Attorney General Dana Nessel to grant investigators access to privileged documents.
Seven women have told investigators that Dr. Robert W. Wiseman, a physiology professor in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State, has made sexual comments to them, according to a report from the Lansing State Journal.
"MSU made the fear of rejection, shame and of being ignored a reality once again," Lana Horning said.
"MSU lacks the credibility necessary to conduct a legitimate investigation," Attorney General Dana Nessel said in response to the Board of Trustees announcing Friday that an independent law firm will conduct an independent investigation into the university's handling of Nassar's sexual abuse.
Michigan State University was awarded the 2019 "Golden Padlock" award Saturday at the annual conference of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) in Houston, Texas.
Former dean of Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel was convicted Wednesday of misconduct in office and of two counts of willful neglect of duty. However, he was found not guilty of charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Ex-dean of Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel was found guilty of misconduct in the office and on two counts of willful neglect in relation to his role as ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's boss Wednesday morning. He was found not guilty of second degree criminal sexual conduct.
The fifth day of Lou Anna K. Simon’s ongoing preliminary exam was back in session Tuesday in Judge Julie Reincke’s Courtroom. During the hearing, Reincke hinted that Simon's case could move to trial, saying, "I think (documents presented) provide probable cause that Dr. Simon knew what was going on."
The prosecution and defense gave closing statements in the trial of William Strampel, former dean of the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Strampel faces two felony charges and two misdemeanor charges.
The defense made its case Monday in the trial of former Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine dean William Strampel. The defense called two witnesses, and Strampel waived his right to testify.
Provost June Youatt testified Friday she was aware of complaints of inappropriate behavior and comments by former dean of Michigan State's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel, but still recommended to allow him to continue serving as dean. Another witness testified Strampel served as a male clinical skills model for students and invited her to watch even though she wasn't studying as a medical student.
After four days of testimony from witnesses who allege that William Strampel, former dean of Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), had mismanaged his position for sexual gain, the focus of the trial shifted on Thursday to his alleged mishandling of disgraced former MSU doctor Larry Nassar.