The subject of sexual abuse and sexual assault are two topics that Gary Anderson said can be taboo, and might be hard for students to talk about.
What is the value in getting an online education? As the higher education learning environment is shifting with a heightened use of Internet technologies, a majority of faculty members are more wary than excited about the change, while a much larger number of administrators are more enthusiastic than fearful about the expanding online environment, according to a study from Inside Higher Ed. Many at MSU said they benefit from traditional, face-to-face learning, but the learning conditions at MSU are ever-evolving.
While ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, is trying to get attention as it prepares for upcoming elections, the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, also will have a spot on the ballot next week. COGS’s student tax will be up for renewal starting next Monday, with graduate and professional students able to vote on the matter until April 15. Polls open Monday.
The Residential and Hospitality Services, or RHS, is recommending a 3.9 percent increase in room and board rates for the 2013-14 academic year in the plan presented at a meeting of the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, Wednesday.
With the end of spring semester approaching fast, students and faculty are shifting their attention to the upcoming summer semester.
As with the nicer weather, more parks and gardens will be accessible for students and residents to visit. Here are some outdoor havens to check out in East Lansing and on campus.
A new health care course for medical students will be offered in Cuban teaching hospitals and community clinics next summer, according to a university release.
With a growing MSU Army ROTC program and continuous student veteran enrollment, faculty and students in the program hope to see increasing resources to help service members navigate financial aid and deal with a lesser known problem — emotional trauma from serving overseas. Economics junior Jerred Pender served two active duty combat tours in Afghanistan with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division as an E-5 Infantryman.
At Tuesday afternoon’s Steering Committee meeting, committee members discussed developing a mid-semester course evaluation policy, announced an established preferred student name policy and addressed potential increases in funding for faculty salaries.
A week devoted to recognizing graduate and professional students kicked off yesterday with the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, rolling out numerous events to recognize graduate students.
Yesterday, the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, announced and awarded MSU researchers $24.5 million toward the USAID’s MSU-led Feed the Future Innovation Lab for its international research on grain legumes and sustainability.
Even after his death, Val Berryman still is giving his all to the MSU Museum.
Last summer, fourth-year veterinary medicine student Eric Naplin faced overwhelming medical bills when his dog Seppe, an energetic and friendly Weimaraner, was confronted with major health issues. IRONDOG was there to step in and help Naplin pay for the care — possibly saving Seppe’s life.
In an effort to increase transparency with regard to loans for seniors graduating this year, the U.S. Department of Education has introduced two new features on its website.
For former high school volleyball player and mechanical engineering sophomore Sara Knoedler, playing volleyball is something she would do regardless of the outcome of her participation. But adding the motive of helping participants of Special Olympics Michigan only made the experience better.
From impersonating an MSU men’s hockey player to waking up soaked by water guns, here are a few pranks told by students and faculty.
An alternative career fair mixed with entertainment and social marketing is coming to campus on April 19.
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, announced yesterday through Twitter that Hot Chelle Rae will be performing as the opener at Ne-Yo’s April 11 concert at Breslin Center.
With Easter weekend fast approaching and Passover ending next Tuesday, some MSU community members feel the university should consider taking days off to celebrate the religious holidays. But for many students, the current religious policy is enough.
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government wrapped up its 49th session by passing a handful of bills, including a move to bring a carnival to campus at the beginning of April.