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Provost said she recommended Strampel remain as dean even after complaints, more testify

Haley Sinclair

June 8, 2019

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. 

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Strampel trial shifts focus to Nassar

Chase Michaelson

June 6, 2019

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.

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Things to do in the East Lansing area this summer

Junyao Li

June 6, 2019

Here is a list of events you can attend and things you can do in the East Lansing area this summer. 

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MSU Department of Theatre Summer Circle season to open June 6

Junyao Li

June 5, 2019

The MSU Department of Theatre announced this year's comedy-themed "Summer Circle," which will take place June 6-23.

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Witness says Strampel provoked concerning survey responses

Haley Sinclair

June 4, 2019

At the fourth day of William Strampel's trial, more witnesses described his alleged abuses.

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Witness claims Strampel groped her at scholarship banquet

Chase Michaelson  and  Haley Sinclair

June 3, 2019

A witness testified Monday that former dean of Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) William Strampel groped her during a scholarship banquet and told her during academic meetings to “dress sexier” and “to be more submissive to men.”

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More witnesses give testimonies at William Strampel's second day of trial

Haley Sinclair

May 31, 2019

Two more witnesses gave testimonies Friday at ex-dean of Michigan State's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel's second day of trial. 

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Incoming Michigan State president meets with community members at reception

Haley Sinclair

May 30, 2019

Incoming Michigan State President Samuel Stanley Jr. — after being unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees at a meeting Tuesday — formally made his first appearance in the MSU community at a community reception held Thursday morning. 

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Important computer evidence admitted to Strampel's trial

Chase Michaelson

May 30, 2019

Naked photos found on former dean of Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel’s computer were directly interacted with before their deletion, an investigator testified Thursday during the first day of Strampel’s trial.

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William Strampel's trial opens with tense moment between defense attorney and witness

Chase Michaelson

May 30, 2019

Accusations flew during a contentious first day of trial for former dean of the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel, inside Veterans Memorial Courthouse on Thursday.

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William Strampel's trial started today with opening statements

Chase Michaelson

May 30, 2019

Here's some of the live Twitter coverage from Former dean of Michigan State's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel's first day of trial. 

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Joey Hauser transfers to Michigan State

Chase Michaelson

May 29, 2019

Former Marquette Power Forward Joey Hauser announced Tuesday on Twitter his intention to transfer to Michigan State.

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Presidential search comes to an end, board and community react to new president

Katie O'Brien Kelley

May 28, 2019

Almost a year after the MSU Board of Trustees announced they were going to hold a presidential search following ex-MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon's resignation in light of the university's handling of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse, the university announced that its next president is going to be Samuel Stanley Jr. — Stony Brook University's president for nearly 10 years.

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Q&A: The State News sits down with next MSU President Samuel Stanley Jr.

Katie O'Brien Kelley

May 28, 2019

Samuel Stanley Jr. was unanimously approved as Michigan State's new, permanent president Tuesday morning by the Board of Trustees. Stanley will begin his term as president August 1, 2019. In an exclusive interview with The State News, Stanley discussed transparency, healing and moving forward, student success, diversity and inclusion and other goals he has as MSU's next president.

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MSU Board of Trustees unanimously approve Samuel L. Stanley Jr. as president of university

Katie O'Brien Kelley

May 28, 2019

The Michigan State Board of Trustees has unanimously approved Samuel L. Stanley — Stony Brook University president for almost 10 years — as MSU’s next president at a special board meeting this morning. Stanley will officially begin his term as president on August 1, 2019, according to a university press release. 

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Michigan State Board of Trustees to hold special meeting Tuesday

Katie O'Brien Kelley

May 24, 2019

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees will be holding a special meeting Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m. in the Hannah Administration Building. The board is expected to discuss and vote on a personnel action and an announcement will be made, MSU Spokesperson Emily Guerrant said. 

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MSU professor and East Lansing High School coach dies of heart attack

Junyao Li

May 21, 2019

Ed Outslay, a Michigan State professor in the Broad College of Business and an assistant baseball coach at East Lansing High School, died yesterday at age 67.

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WATCH: 56th annual East Lansing Art Festival takes place downtown

Haley Sinclair

May 20, 2019

The 56th Annual East Lansing Art Festival took place Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 in downtown East Lansing.

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Two former MSU women's basketball players among charged in healing fund fraud

Chase Michaelson

May 20, 2019

Two former Michigan State women's basketball players — Maxann Reese of Dallas, Texas and Donita Johnson of New Baltimore — are among the seven people charged with fraud in connection with the university's Healing Assistance Fund set up to assist survivors of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse.

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WATCH: Tenth annual Woofer Walk & 5k takes place on campus

Haley Sinclair

May 20, 2019

On Saturday, May 18 the Ingham County Animal Shelter hosted the tenth annual Woofer Walk & 5k in support of the Ingham County Shelter Fund and Animal Care Fund.