USOC CEO resigns for 'health issues' in wake of Nassar scandal
The United States Olympic Committee announced the resignation of President Scott Blackmun Wednesday afternoon.
The United States Olympic Committee announced the resignation of President Scott Blackmun Wednesday afternoon.
The State News sat down with Kroll's managing director in the Investigations and Disputes practice to learn more about the firm, a global investigative agency hired to assist MSU's Office of Institutional Equity, and its role at MSU.
Ingham County Prosecutor Carol Siemon called for county residents to "stay away" from "the hate demonstration on campus," according to a press release, apparently referencing white nationalist Richard Spencer's scheduled speech.
Plaintiff Jane Doe 03 is suing MSU, the MSU Board of Trustees, Nassar, MSU Sports Medicine Clinic and USA Gymnastics.
Organized in response to campus climate, the Teach-In/Learn-In hosted by MSU's three residential colleges was "an act of protest." The event raised concerns over the MSU administration and the university's handling of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
A new expansion to the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum will open across the street from the existing museum on April 14. The expansion is due to a $1 million grant from the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union.
The financial impact of the flooding of the Red Cedar River is unknown at this point, Strategic Initiatives Communications Manager Michelle Lavra said via email.
MSU’s residential colleges will come together to host a public “Teach-In/Learn-In” event Thursday at the Union from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will encourage the community to ask and answer questions to fix aspects of MSU’s culture and structure that allowed ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar to sexually abuse women and girls for years.
Thousands of people went to see Sen. Bernie Sanders speak on Sunday in Lansing for the "Repeal the Trump Tax Tour." Sanders, along with several other speakers, talked about issues such as healthcare, taxes, college tuition and gun control.
The U.S. Department of Education announced it will launch a new Title IX directed investigation into MSU's handling of sexual assault reports against ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar, according to a press release Monday.
The flood water levels are expected to start receding Friday, though roads are still closed off.
MSU Interim President John Engler announced formation of workgroup to formalize recommendations from survivors, students and staff.
The Board of Trustees heard 11 comments from the public during last week's meeting. Every single comment expressed anger, frustration and disappointment towards MSU's administration and its handling of recent events.
Check the map below to see what parts of MSU's campus and the surrounding areas are affected by flooding.
MSU Interim President John Engler will donate his salary back into MSU organizations and waive healthcare and retirement benefits.
MSU began construction of a flood barrier to combat record flooding levels of the Red Cedar River Wednesday, the first such barrier erected by the university. The barrier, constructed between the river and the area behind the Hannah Administration Building and MSU Computer Center, will protect vulnerable buildings located on the banks.
To comfort, empower and listen to students, several colleges at MSU are hosting events, sending letters and reaching out to their students. Here's what some of the colleges are doing.
Following a resolution from ASMSU, Wi-Fi will be installed across every residence hall.
A combination of heavy snow on the ground, on-and-off rain showers, and temperatures that skyrocketed from as low as 18 degrees on Saturday night to 60 on Tuesday afternoon have led to flooding and a series of road closures around campus.
Three major student organizations on campus will host round table events to discuss campus climate, sexual assault and MSU's administration. The student-led organizations included are the Associated Students of Michigan State University, the Council of Graduate Students, and the Residence Halls Association.