This school year, MSU is offering an introductory course in Kichwa, an Indigenous language spoken by Quechua people primarily in the northwest region of South America.
MSU's Fostering Academics, Mentoring Excellence program provides support and resources to students who are former foster youth, have experienced homelessness or are otherwise independent. FAME coordinator Chiquita Whittington said the program provides members with support networks that traditional students would typically receive from their parents.
The complete timeline of Tucker's downfall, from the now-infamous alleged phone call to his contentious firing.
The Spartan Family Sensory Room was unveiled last Tuesday. The room is meant to be a safe space for individuals with autism and sensory needs.
A screening of First Voice Generation was held at MSU on Sept. 28, 2023. Its story resonated with viewers and inspired them to find their voice.
After an online profile revealed this instructor was teaching under a modified name, students discovered his connection to a Louisiana meth lab.
A sinkhole opened on Service Road near the Recycling Center on Wednesday, though it was filled with asphalt within six hours. The cause of the sudden sinkhole remains unclear, but MSUPD communications said it was an "isolated incident."
MSU’s deans and vice-provosts sent a letter to the Board of Trustees asking that they only consider candidates for the presidency that are approved by the representative search committee. The letter followed a resolution from the faculty senate and comments from Interim President Teresa Woodruff pushing back against comments from a trustee who said the board might select a candidate not supported by the search committee.
MSU's medical amnesty policy offers students who call for help in emergency situations exemptions from university drug and alcohol policy. Learn more about the policy to be prepared in case of a medical emergency.
“The purpose of the club is to enjoy the beauty of skydiving,” skydiving club member Noah Roux said. “For me, it is very calming to have the sense that the only thing that matters in that moment is that exact moment. So, everything else I stress out about, everything that worries me, all that doesn’t matter. The only thing I care about is making sure I jump safely.”
Former MSU head coach Mel Tucker is preparing for litigation against the university for the termination of his $95 million contract yesterday, according to a statement released by Tucker’s attorney, Jennifer Belveal, that referred to his firing as "illegal."
Woodruff sat down with The State News to discuss her handling of the Tucker scandal, the leak of his accuser’s name, how she hopes MSU will move forward, and who she hopes will succeed her as the permanent president.
Students and professors weigh in on how online and asynchronous learning best fits into their lives.
At around 7 p.m., the Michigan State University Union was evacuated after steam discharge from the building's upper areas became excessive. MSU Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen said there was no fire, but rather an optical illusion caused by steam, leading many to believe that there was. Olsen said the issue has been resolved and the Union reopened.
At around 4 p.m. today, a fire was reported in the laundry room of West Wilson Hall, causing two fire trucks and cops to appear at the scene. The fire alarm went off and students were evacuated from the building. Associate director for communications for the Residence Education and Housing Services Bethany Balks said no injuries were reported, and that the fire was caused by an overloaded dryer.
Brenda Tracy first accused “someone associated with” Michigan State University’s elected Board of Trustees of leaking her identity.
MSU football coach Mel Tucker was officially fired by Athletic Director Alan Haller Wednesday amid allegations of sexual harassment from a prominent rape survivor and advocate who was consulting for the team.
A controversial bill that would require Associated Students of MSU representatives to disclose intra-organizational romantic relationships to the Office of the President was a focus of debate at the Sept. 21 general assembly meeting.
The Associated Students of MSU passed bills allowing public comment and requiring the university to disclose additional student fees at their meeting on Sept. 21. The four-hour meeting also included presentations from speakers regarding sustainability and discussions of over 10 bills.
A religious preacher began shouting at passing students on Michigan State University's campus, outside Wells Hall on Wednesday afternoon.