MSU is partnering with the Ingham County Health Department to offer several COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics at the Breslin Center throughout January.
The student was a psychology sophomore and a Shaw Hall resident. Investigators have not determined a cause of death.
MSU's president starts and ends his day in the Cowles house. The State News shadowed Stanley Dec. 1, 2021 to break down all the things he does in between.
Former professor emeritus in the Department of Forestry James Kielbaso was found of sexual misconduct in 2018. He was stripped of his emeritus title in November 2021.
Here's a guide for students living and working on campus during the first three remote weeks of the spring semester. RHS communications director Kat Cooper shares changes in transportation and dining halls as well as advice for campus life.
Woodruff said she asked the University Committee on Undergraduate Education, or UCUE, to evaluate existing grading modalities to determine the best way to encourage student success this semester.
SafeMSU does not require an internet connection to be used, however some features do require students to use cellular-based services outside of the app.
Butler dedicated a majority of her life to sustainability, serving as a leader in numerous environmentally-focused organizations throughout Michigan — most notably directing the State Energy Office and Environmental Science and Services Division during her 32-year tenure in the state of Michigan government.
The new decision sent waves of mixed emotions across campus for some students who had been anticipating another in-person semester.
According to the statement issued Sunday evening, the social moratorium is effective immediately and will last until Feb. 8, but is subject to change.
The initiative is part of furthering the university's strategic plan, passed by the Board of Trustees in September, a plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion passed in December of 2019 and a five-year RVSM plan.
MSU will start to require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to participate in on-campus arts events beginning Jan. 4. MSU students, faculty and staff will only need to show their MSU ID as proof of compliance with the vaccine mandate.
Despite classes moving online, on-campus housing will be open, meaning students will still be allowed to live on campus.
MSU administration continues to plan for an in-person semester while upholding mask and vaccine requirements. The MSU community has reached a 91% vaccination rate and continues to monitor cases.
The State of Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a May 2020 decision by the Eaton County District Court to dismiss criminal charges against former Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon, according to court documents released Tuesday.
The State of Michigan Court of Appeals reversed convictions against ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages on Dec. 21, ruling no evidence supported that Klages's false statement was material to the 2018 criminal investigation.
On Nov. 19, the MSU chapter of Pi Alpha Phi held a crossing party to welcome four new members into their fraternity. The party ended with the death of MSU business student Phat Nguyen and three other pledges transported to Sparrow Hospital.
Like with the special commencements held in September, masks were heavily enforced at all times. Graduates sat in bleachers on the edges of the Breslin Center floor— instead of the usual seats placed in front of the stage.
Michigan State University spokesperson Dan Olsen confirmed the school's first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 Friday.
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees approved plans for a new Health, Wellness and Fitness Center, including recreation turf fields, upgrades to Spartan Stadium and head football coach Mel Tucker’s 10 year, $95 million contract extension during the meeting on Friday, Dec. 17.