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Strampel trial shifts focus to Nassar

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

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.