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MSU establishes program to foster women leaders in business

Lauren Coin

January 29, 2024

Michigan State University recently established a new program to accelerate more women in business into leadership roles post-graduation. Created thanks to the donation of MSU alum Priya Balasubramaniam, the Dashney Women’s Leadership Accelerator will offer one-on-one mentorship, workshops and other specialized opportunities for a select group of women every year in the Broad College of Business.

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MSU Grand Knit and Crochet Extravaganza brings students together to make fiber art

Lauren Coin

January 28, 2024

The University Activities Board, or UAB, hosted its first ‘Grand Knit and Crochet Extravaganza’ in the MSU Union on Sunday.

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Creative tech-based projects shine through at ninth annual SpartaHack

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

January 28, 2024

Students from over 80 different universities gathered in the MSU STEM Building this weekend to compete in the ninth interaction of SpartaHack, a competition meant to foster creative tech-based solutions to everyday problems.

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Construction on MSU campus results in bus detours, difficulties in transportation

Willow Symonds

January 25, 2024

Many students use buses when traveling to class, but this semester, some students find navigating the new bus routes to be a bumpy ride. Road work on Farm Lane Bridge has affected nine bus routes since December and will last until late June.

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Reimbursement for mental health services used in wake of MSU mass shooting now available

Owen McCarthy

January 25, 2024

Michigan State University announced Thursday that students, staff, faculty and first responders can now apply for reimbursements for mental health services used in the wake of the Feb. 13, 2023 mass shooting. 

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How student filmmakers navigate projects and passion at MSU

Jack Williams

January 25, 2024

MSU students in the digital storytelling major explore filmmaking through their classes and extracurriculars.

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Union of Tenure Stream Faculty skeptical of delays in unionization process, profile of law firm representing MSU

Owen McCarthy

January 23, 2024

The Union of Tenure Stream Faculty, or UTSF, first launched its campaign on Nov. 1 in hopes of giving professors more power in administrative decision making. Now, having requested formal recognition from MSU’s Board of Trustees after gaining the majority support needed among tenure-track faculty, UTSF is awaiting the finalization of the negotiations. 

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Intramural sports referees: When getting yelled at is part of the gig

Owen McCarthy

January 22, 2024

IM sports referees consistently deal with players yelling at them over calls. But the skills that can be learned through refereeing, including quick thinking and communication, are valuable for future careers, according to Assistant Director of IM Sports Ross Winter.

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Freezing temperatures see pond hockey return to MSU campus

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

January 22, 2024

With MSU's campus experiencing below-freezing temperatures for several weeks, hockey players and figure skaters alike have taken advantage of a frozen ice sheet behind Brody neighborhood.

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MSU instructors navigate return to Berkey Hall despite lack of administrative guidance

Owen McCarthy

January 20, 2024

Since the Jan. 8 reopening of Berkey Hall, one of the sites of the February mass shooting that killed three people and injured five at Michigan State University, students enrolled in classes in the building have had varying levels of comfort, with some requesting accommodations. The university has largely passed off that responsibility to the individual instructors of the classes. 

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Virtual Reality walk-in sessions at MSU library engage students and staff with new opportunity

Kaspar Haehnle

January 20, 2024

The Michigan State main library and the Digital Scholarship Lab are bringing back Open Virtual Reality walk-in sessions. These events, which occur from 3 - 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, allow students and staff to connect with technology by playing games, conducting research and browsing the system, all by using VR.

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Students present their work at seventh annual Diversity Research Showcase

Kaspar Haehnle

January 20, 2024

Michigan State hosted its seventh annual Diversity Research Showcase featuring MSU undergraduate student work on issues relating to diversity that advance inclusion. The event, which was a partnership of 10 different MSU associations, was part of the university's week-long Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration. 

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Day of service, remembrance gathering planned for one-year anniversary of MSU shooting

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

January 19, 2024

MSU announced its plans for the one-year anniversary of the Feb.13 shooting Friday morning. Plans for the day include a day of service, a remembrance event in the evening, and "reflective spaces" to be set up around campus.

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Springticipation brings MSU students face-to-face with over 200 student organizations

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

January 19, 2024

MSU students filled the STEM building Thursday night for this year's Springticipation. Students could view and interact with some of the over 200 registered student organizations present at the event as well as see a cultural showcase put on by the MLK Commemorative Student Committee.

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MSU unveils Alienware Esports Lounge for student learning, connection

Lauren Coin

January 18, 2024

The newest addition to the Communication Arts and Sciences building, the Alienware Esports Lounge, was unveiled at a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Wednesday. The lounge, made in partnership with Dell Technologies, is the university’s first ever dedicated esports space.

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‘Lack of trust': officers, agencies refused to participate in outside review of MSU shooting response

Theo Scheer

January 17, 2024

Law enforcement officers and federal agencies refused to participate in a review of Michigan State University’s response to their February mass shooting, according to a draft of the review, which called their “lack of trust” and decision to do so “unfortunate.” The finding, among others, was not included in the final copy of the review.

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MSU launches survey to assess community health and well-being

Owen McCarthy

January 16, 2024

Michigan State University is encouraging students, faculty and staff to take an anonymous survey in order to help the department of University Health and Wellbeing, or UHW, set priorities and allocate resources immediately and over the next five years, Interim Senior Communications Manager for UHW Donna Hondorp said in a statement. 

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MSU community honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at annual commemorative march

Demonte Thomas

January 15, 2024

Members of the MSU community gathered for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March to honor the civil rights leader's legacy on Monday morning.

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Mel Tucker denied appeal of MSU sexual harassment investigation

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

January 11, 2024

Former MSU head football coach Mel Tucker has been denied his appeal of the university’s findings that he sexually harassed and exploited rape survivor and advocate Brenda Tracy, officially ending the university's year-long sexual harassment investigation of Tucker. 

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How MSU's nearly-forgotten first Black marching band member left a legacy

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

January 11, 2024

Enrolled at MSU from 1912 to 1916, Everett C. Yates was the first Black member of the MSU marching band and orchestra. Until the 21st century, however, very little was known about Yates' time at MSU or his life post-graduation.