With the start of the semester, Michigan State University students are returning to a campus marked by multiple construction projects. From major facility upgrades to new buildings in progress, here’s a breakdown of the projects, their costs and when they are expected to be completed.
A first of its kind forum between the Michigan State University Board of Trustees and various students, faculty and alumni will be held this Thursday. The forum was birthed after a vote by the board last December to reduce the number of meetings per year from six to five, and instead explore alternative informal ways for university administration to address issues facing the public.
MSU Trustee Rebecca Bahar-Cook's endorsement of Mike Duggan's bid for governor could complicate her relationship with the Democratic establishment, and highlights the balancing act trustees must play as political leaders of a university dedicated to neutrality on most current events.
CATA passed a $70 million budget Wednesday amid a $12 million shortfall without having to cut services—but CEO Bradley Funkhouser warns that cuts could be on the horizon if there aren't changes in state and local government.
In an Instagram story posted on Student Life’s page Tuesday, MSU informed students that the “DaBaby at MSU" concert, which was planned for Friday, was cancelled in July.
Three years ago, I left home for college. Destination: Michigan State University. Expectations? More than I could have anticipated for. Being the new kid on the block, in an environment I’ve never been in before, on my own, I built my collegiate story brick by brick with lessons I had yet to understand.
After facing criminal charges under Michigan's anti-hazing law, Ethan Cao's lawyers argue the charges are unconstitutional, citing a lack of sufficient evidence. The appeal will affect whether or not the prosecutor’s office continues to charge others as involved in Phat Nguyen's death, and going forward, how they prosecute hazing charges should another incident arise on campus.
A former Michigan State University student is moving forward with a $100 million lawsuit against the university for damages resulting from chemical exposure that led to her thyroid cancer diagnosis, attorneys announced on Friday.
In a unanimous vote, the MSU Board of Trustees approved plans for a permanent memorial dedicated to the victims of the Feb. 13 campus shooting. The board approved both the memorial's design and changes to the landscape to accommodate the memorial.
A month after MSU removed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion language from several of its websites, including the university’s 2030 strategic plan website, the domain has been restored.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.