University of Toronto professor decries attacks on American universities at MSU event

University of Toronto professor Lambert Zuidervaart held his “Best Defense ...: Rescuing Scientific Truth from Authoritarian Attacks and Academic Neglect" lecture in a South Kedzie Hall classroom on Friday. The lecture draws from the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle core tenets of the higher education model by cutting federal funding for university-based research programs and entering into lawsuits against Harvard University and Columbia University.

Pike sued over 2023 beating

The lawsuit is the latest in a series of allegations against the fraternity

Fired VP broke procedure in covert record-snooping scheme, internal review finds

Students feel budget cuts in the classroom

Though MSU has contended its sweeping budget cuts will be executed carefully, so as to "protect" the student experience, undergraduates have noticed changes in the classroom upon their return to campus this fall.

Crime blotter: Hazing, assault and larceny reported last week

Various hit-and-run motor vehicle accidents, multiple sexual assault cases and seventeen cases of larceny were reported last week and disclosed by MSU under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act.

MSU hired lawyers with conflicting loyalties, Brenda Tracy says

In a new federal court filing, Brenda Tracy said the law firm representing MSU has an unavoidable conflict of interest in the case.

MSU seemingly ‘spared’ from anticipated international student decline

International student enrollments at Michigan State continued to slightly decline, but the university was largely spared from the sharp decline in enrollment some advocates had projected.

‘Professor watchlists’ are a thorn and threat for some MSU faculty

Databases of controversial university professors worry some Michigan State faculty and provide legitimacy for the Trump administration's assault on higher education.

MSU urges students groups to change mission statements amid DEI review

MSU Faculty Senate votes to support Lisa Cook despite fears of backlash

MSU's Faculty Senate said it supports embattled Federal Reserve Governor and MSU professor Lisa Cook's right to due process, though one faculty member expressed concerns that doing so could draw President Trump's ire.

OPINION: Charlie Kirk's death is a threat to campus discourse

The assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has tremendous implications for speech on campus.

MSU Museum, The Cadre launch three-part electronic music series

The Cadre and Michigan State University Museum are launching a three-part electronic music series starting Sept. 20, featuring local DJs and fundraising for community causes.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks a new era for MSU Campbell Hall and the Honors College

A ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Friday, Sept. 12, with MSU faculty, staff, students, alumni and donors marks a new era for the Honors College and Campbell Hall, which reopened in August following a $37 million renovation project.

As Hope Duncan's trial ends, the results remain unclear

The case against a former Michigan State University student charged with making threats against the school has ended, but the results remain unclear thanks to a state law that protects young offenders.

Report: MSU students becoming more accepting of violence to suppress campus speech

The share of MSU students who say that violence is an acceptable tool to stop a campus speech has doubled since 2022, a new report from a campus free speech watchdog says.

'Devastated': Students, faculty condemn killing of Charlie Kirk

Kirk debated students on MSU's campus in April

Human medicine Dean resigns amid contentious restructuring

Dean Aron Sousa will take over as president of a Chicago-based medical school as the MSU weighs transforming its own medical programs.

Crime Blotter: Stalkings, extortions and assaults last week on campus

Saturday was the most eventful day of the week, with multiple altercations at Spartan Stadium amid the home football game.

Inside MSU, response to Trump is about ‘threading a needle’

As the Trump Administration attacks universities, MSU is trying to stay above the fray

With AI dining tech, MSU knows if you didn’t finish your plate

New artificial intelligence-enhanced technology is snapping pictures of uneaten food at two of Michigan State University’s dining halls, and its creator says it's already made insights into the causes of food waste.