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2020 graduates to receive in-person commencement this fall
This September, Michigan State University honors all 2020 graduates by holding an in-person commencement.
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Former MSU Board of Trustees nominee named new MPLP co-director
“I’m super excited for this opportunity to really impart my knowledge in the next generation of leaders in our state that go through the (Michigan Political Leadership) program,” Schuitmaker said.
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3 MSU swimmers and divers received Academic All-American honors
The award is given annually to student-athletes that maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher and received an invite for the national championship meet for their respective competition. Ling was named to the First-Team while Szara and Nitkiewicz were honorable mentions.
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MSU community reacts to university decision against mandatory COVID-19 vaccines
"It is important that we respect each other’s decisions and understand why some are unwilling to get vaccinated,” marketing junior Natalie Falotico said. “It’s important that we are all kind to each other and willing to understand each other’s decisions. We all need to be safe but we all also need to be understanding of each other’s beliefs and value our differences.”
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MSU's LBGT Resource Center renamed to the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center
The name was changed to better represent LGBTQ+ students at the university. According to the website, some of the challenges posed by the old name were its lack of inclusivity and use of the outdated acronym.
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3 deaths linked to possible overdose in East Lansing over the past 2 months
Michigan State and the greater Lansing area have an extensive list of resources for anyone, student or not, who may be struggling with drug or alcohol abuse.
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ASMSU passes bill calling for free period products in all on-campus restrooms
On Thursday, June 24, the ASMSU passed a bill calling on MSU administration to provide free menstrual hygiene products in all on-campus restrooms.
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'You can't erase us': Students stand in support of DEI training
MSU’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training is an online program that educates students on proper ways to communicate and interact with people of different cultures, sexual orientations, disabilities and other marginalized groups.
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We want to hear from you: What do you think about MSU deciding not to require COVID-19 vaccines this fall?
At a June 15 Faculty Senate meeting, Executive Vice President for Health Sciences Norman Beauchamp informed the members of the university's decision to not require COVID-19 vaccinations to attend on-campus activities this fall.
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MSU partners with Apple Inc. to open Apple Developer Academy in Detroit
The first Apple developer Academy in North America to open in Detroit this fall in a partnership with MSU and Apple.
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MSU will not require the COVID-19 vaccine this fall semester
People who partake in international, domestic and university-related travel will be required to be vaccinated. The medical school and health facilities will require some students to be vaccinated to engage in patient interactions, Executive Vice President for Health Sciences Norman Beauchamp said.
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MSU Board of Trustees approves 2021-2022 budget with tuition, room and board increases
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved the 2021-2022 budget, including several increases to MSU’s tuition and fees at their June 18 meeting this morning via Zoom.
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'From Freedom to Liberation': The first university-wide celebration of Juneteenth
Michigan State University will hold its first-ever university-wide celebration of Juneteenth in person on June 19 at Munn Field from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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MSU expects largest freshman class in recent history
The university is expecting an incoming freshman class of about 9,600 students, compared to 8,994 in fall 2020. This will be the largest incoming class at MSU in the most recent years.
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Board of Trustees meeting June 18 covers budget, faculty grievance policy
Michigan State University's Board of Trustees will discuss the 2021-22 budget at their June 18 meeting at 8 a.m. via Zoom.
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MSU researchers call on citizen volunteers to help study coastlines
Michigan State University created the coastal thematic research area to study the Great Lakes coastlines in order to understand coastal change and provide information to prevent problems this environment faces.
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MSU responds to the Rock on Farm Lane being defaced
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Michigan State University Jabbar R. Bennett released an email statement addressing the recent events surrounding the recent defacings of the rock.
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The Rock on Farm Lane defaced, students call on MSU to change harassment policies
Since May 21, the Michigan State University landmark has been defaced six to seven times with the same message, “Boycott your DEI Training.”
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A look into the work environment at MSU's Title IX office
“My overall experience with Title IX was complete hell. It was a complete nightmare,” Chrissy Weathersby Ball said. She said her investigation and hearing combined lasted over 400 days, and that the OIE office gave Wakeham numerous extensions, which delayed the investigation.
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Fully vaccinated individuals can go on campus without masks starting June 9
Beginning June 9, fully vaccinated individuals do not have to wear masks indoors on MSU's campus.