Whitmer told the MSU Board of Trustees that civil rights investigations relating to sexual harassment/assault "should be treated with the highest level of care and sensitivity by everyone involved, including and especially those in leadership positions," and stressed the importance of cooperating with them.
Fired MSU football coach Mel Tucker will appeal the resolution officer's decision that he violated university policy, according to a statement from his sports agent. The statement said the decision comes as “absolutely no surprise,” and is “fraught with countless factual and legal errors.”
Michigan State University board chair Rema Vassar has retained outside counsel to represent her in the ongoing investigation into who at the university may have leaked the identity of Brenda Tracy, the woman accusing fired football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment, according to university documents.
US Senator Debbie Stabenow has joined the calls for the removal of Michigan State University Board Chair Rema Vassar. Stabenow said Vassar should resign immediately for the sake of the university.
The search committee tasked with helping Michigan State University select its next president has concluded its work and turned over recommendations to the board of trustees, which is tasked with making the final decision, the university’s search consultant said Tuesday.
The University’s General Counsel’s Office initiated a review this morning into whether Scott’s claims “rise to the level of a violation of our Code of Ethics and Conduct is appropriate.”
Michigan State University’s interim president Teresa Woodruff released a brief statement Monday afternoon amid allegations that she is being bullied and usurped by board chair Rema Vassar.
The Michigan State University community was left shocked after trustee Brianna Scott called for the removal of board chair Rema Vassar in a letter Sunday night.
Two former Michigan State University trustees have joined growing calls for board chair Rema Vassar's resignation.
The news has elicited responses from members of the MSU community, including student groups like ASMSU and BSA.
Michigan State University trustee Dennis Denno has released a statement in support of board chair Rema Vassar amid calls for her resignation.
Michigan State University board chair Rema Vassar held a dinner for donors at the interim president’s house but excluded her, according to emails newly obtained by The State News.
Faculty senate chair Jack Lipton called for "ethics reforms" the resignation of Michigan State University board chair Rema Vassar Sunday evening.
MSU trustee Brianna Scott called for the removal of board chair Rema Vassar in a seven-page letter obtained by The State News.
The MSU BSA and NAACP held a walkout for students to come together and voice their frustration about racial discrimination and a lack of accountability on campus. The protest was organized in response to several instances of discrimination against Black students throughout the semester.
MSU researchers are working to develop a computer vision system capable of identifying individuals from 1,000 meters away. The long-range identification software that arises out of this research is intended to be used by U.S. intelligence.
As Saturday's contentious matchup between MSU and the University of Michigan approaches, MSUPD is preparing for an influx of fans by increasing its police presence. In response to last year's tunnel fight between the two teams, MSUPD will also have additional security personnel stationed throughout the stadium and near the tunnels.
Michigan State University’s Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center has a new machine for its cows, and it could help farmers fight climate change worldwide. The machine, which dispenses treats for cows and analyzes their output, is part of an ongoing climate change project led by MSU animal science professor Dr. Mike Vandehaar.
