A sexual assault investigation urges cultural change. A new bill would make U.S. Center for SafeSport eligible for federal funding. Seventeen counts against Nassar bound over to Ingham County Circuit Court. How "socially skilled" child molesters get us to ignore red flags.
Mike Rowe will become the new head coach and Nicole Curler will become associate head coach, effective July 1.
East Lansing has been ranked the second best college town by WalletHub, a financial website. The site examined 415 cities across the United States to determine which were the best for students considering furthering their education.
MSU’s Board of Trustees met Wednesday to set tuition and budget rates and unveiled new initiatives, including the proposed tuition freeze for the 2018-19 year and its new "Go Green, Go 15" program. Here are the top four takeaways from the meeting.
Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's preliminary examination hearing in the 55th District Court concluded June 23. An additional 17 counts of criminal sexual conduct will be bound over to the Ingham County Circuit Court, where Nassar already faces charges.
After criticism from fellow trustees on Wednesday, MSU Trustee Mitch Lyons said he "deeply regrets" naming ex-MSU football player Auston Robertson as the student-athlete who reported alleged sexual assaults to head coach Mark Dantonio.
Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's preliminary examination hearing concludes June 23. Six women have already testified against Nassar, saying he sexually assaulted them. "Victim F" testifies on June 23 as the hearing determines whether or not Nassar will stand trial on the charges.
For the eighth consecutive year, the MSU Board of Trustees raised tuition by an average of 3.3 percent for in-state students for the 2017-18 academic year. Administration also announced its new "Go Green, Go 15" initiative and a proposed tuition freeze for MSU freshmen for the 2018-19 year.
The state of Michigan has moved to terminate Nassar's parental rights. The Michigan Department of Health and Human services filed a petition in Ingham County Circuit Court.
MSU alumnus and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley explains his support for part-time legislature. Calley originally announced he will lead the initiative May 30.
Spartan Marching Band Director and MSU professor John T. Madden will retire from the Spartan Marching Band and the university on Aug. 16. David Thornton, previously assistant director of bands and associate director of the Spartan Marching Band, was appointed as the new Spartan Marching Band director effective June 14.
Upcoming court dates for ex-MSU doctor Nassar. Jurisdiction for a Nassar-related lawsuit has "turned nasty." MSU "needs a concrete action plan" moving forward. Michigan lawmakers only have so much power to force reforms. Four plaintiffs added allegations against MSU.
Former MSU football staff member Curtis Blackwell reportedly "took it upon himself to investigate" the alleged sexual assault by three ex-MSU football players. He did not report the information until the police interviewed him, which violates MSU's mandatory reporting policy.
Students will have to register their mopeds with the university and must walk them on sidewalks starting next year, but will be allowed to park them at bike racks until Fall 2018.
The rest of the month of June will feature a plethora of events including court dates or meetings for three ex-MSU football athletes, ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar and MSU administration.
MSU's Title IX office released its first mid-year Title IX report Tuesday. The report details specific incidents reported to MSU's Title IX office under the RVSM policy from Aug. 16, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016.
Former USA Gymnastics CEO Steven Penny received a $1 million payout after resigning. Nassar built a reputation as one of the best gymnastics doctors in the nation for 20 years — through MSU. An attorney looks to quash a deposition subpoena relating to a Nassar lawsuit.
Auston Robertson was the unnamed player that reported three of his ex-teammates to MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio for allegedly raping a woman at a party on Jan. 16, according to MSU Board of Trustees member Mitch Lyons.
Four plaintiffs in a lawsuit related to ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar plan to file an amended complaint to add allegations against MSU defendants. If their motion for leave is granted, the plaintiffs will amend their original complaint — adding allegations against MSU defendants listed in the case.
Former MSU football player Joshua King was arraigned Wednesday morning in the 54-B District Court, on three charges stemming from an alleged sexual assault that took place on Jan. 16 at University Village apartments.