COMMUNITY

Redefining Depth: MSU alum Brittany Slater turns adversity into purpose in debut novel

Demonte Thomas

August 8, 2025

MSU alum Brittany Slater has faced her share of setbacks—none of which have stopped her from moving forward. In 2018, she spoke with The State News on her biggest accomplishment: walking across the stage with her then-two-year-old son Logan to receive her diploma despite the odds against her. Now, eight years later, Slater is sharing the full story, one that spans single parenthood, homelessness, and resilience in her debut novel.

STUDENTS

MSU students manage crowded summer schedules

Amelia Fraser

July 20, 2025

With things like additional majors or minors and internship requirements, many Michigan State University students pass up summer break for a summer semester. Alongside classes, students also partake in internships and summer jobs that have longer hours and a greater workload.

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MSU ends use of DEI statements in hiring, tenure, citing federal compliance

Demonte Thomas

July 15, 2025

Michigan State University has announced it will no longer use Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statements in job postings, hiring, evaluations, or promotion and tenure decisions. The latest update from MSU on DEI initiatives comes after The State News reported that the university removed DEI language from several of its websites pending a strategic review of MSU’s 2030 strategic plan. 

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MSU alum Adam DeLay launches bid for East Lansing City Council

Demonte Thomas

July 15, 2025

East Lansing resident Adam DeLay has announced his intent to run for East Lansing City Council in November’s election. The longtime resident and MSU alum joins fellow Spartan alum Liam Richichi and three other candidates in eyeing one of the two open positions on the board.

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Campbell Hall set to reopen in August following $37 million renovations

Demonte Thomas

July 13, 2025

Campbell Hall is set to reopen its doors to MSU students this August, following the much needed renovations that are nearing completion. While there is not a specific date in place, Campbell Hall will open as part of MSU’s fall move-in process.

NEWS

MSU DPPS conducts first full-scale emergency exercise since shooting

Jack Williams

July 8, 2025

MSU conducted a full-scale emergency exercise on the East side of campus on Tuesday, the first of its kind since the shooting two years ago.

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MSU to hold emergency exercise Tuesday to test campus preparedness

Demonte Thomas

July 7, 2025

The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety will conduct an emergency exercise on the east side of campus Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The training is part of MSU DPPS’s efforts to meet the standards of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program.

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MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz announces job cuts amid 9% budget reduction effort

Demonte Thomas

July 1, 2025

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz has announced that the university will reduce its general fund budget by 9% over the next two years, citing financial pressures that will result in the elimination of some staff and faculty positions in order to protect MSU’s long-term stability and student experience.

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MSU official alleges discrimination, retaliation by vice provost in notice of intent to sue

Demonte Thomas

June 20, 2025

A high-ranking MSU official filed an intent to file a claim against the university, claiming she was sexually and racially discriminated against by another top university official. Revelations of this come shortly after a former MSU official filed an intent to sue the university for what she alleges was retaliation in reporting sexual harassment and discrimination.

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House Republicans approve $56.6M cut to MSU funding, budget advances to Senate

Demonte Thomas

June 19, 2025

Michigan House Republicans voted late Thursday to approve a $2.2 billion state budget proposal that would cut funding for Michigan State University by more than $56 million — sparking concern among university officials and Democratic lawmakers.

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Former MSU professor sentenced to minimum of two years for possession of child pornography

Robin Han

June 16, 2025

Former Broad MSU professor Iskandar Arifin has been sentenced to a minimum of two years in prison for possession of child pornography. 

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MSU settles with shooting survivor for $50,000

Jack Williams

June 15, 2025

Michigan State University settled with another shooting survivor in early May, according to documents obtained by The State News.

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Broad announces changes to curriculum, College of Business now grants Bachelor of Science

Jack Williams

June 14, 2025

The Broad College of Business announced a series of curriculum updates last week, including a transition from a Bachelor of Arts in Business to a Bachelor of Science in business. They also announced a series of classes that students are now required to take.

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MSU Board of Trustees appoints new provost and two college deans

Somer Sodeman

June 13, 2025

Michigan State University approved three major academic appointments during its June 13 Board of Trustees meeting in Traverse City, including a new provost and deans for the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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MSU faces backlash over 9% budget cuts amid transparency concerns, union faculty petition

Demonte Thomas

June 12, 2025

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz told faculty and staff Thursday that the school will reduce its general spending budget by 9% over two years, blaming rising healthcare costs, operational expenses, and declining state support. But the Union of Non-Tenure Track Faculty says those explanations lack transparency and don’t match the data it has—or hasn't—been shown.

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MSU signs amicus brief in support of Harvard amid federal research cuts

Robin Han

June 12, 2025

Michigan State University joined 18 research universities in signing an amicus brief Monday in support of Harvard College and their recent legal battle with the Trump administration concerning two billion dollars in federal grants. As of May, researchers at MSU have suffered up to $82 million in research cuts. 

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Groove Doctors 3 are letting themselves live

Jack Williams

June 12, 2025

Three MSU professors started a band, releasing an album with 'principles of peace, love and tolerance,' but the show might be ending just as it's getting good.

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MSU agrees to settlement of $29.75 million for Feb. 13 shooting survivors

Demonte Thomas

June 10, 2025

Michigan State University has reached a settlement with survivors of the Feb. 13, 2023 campus shooting, two years after legal action was taken against the university, lawyers representing them announced Tuesday morning.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU to host fifth annual Juneteenth celebration at Multicultural Center

Demonte Thomas

June 10, 2025

Michigan State University will host its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration in the recently built Multicultural Center on June 12 from 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m with doors opening at 4:30 p.m.

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More than 200 MSU students impacted by Trump travel ban

Demonte Thomas

June 8, 2025

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday evening that bans citizens from 12 countries from entering the U.S. and imposes heightened restrictions on seven others. The move is the Trump administration’s latest effort to tighten immigration rules, placing MSU international students and scholars in uncertain territory.