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MSU professor's lawsuit against university dismissed

Anish Topiwala
January 23, 2026

A lawsuit filed by a Michigan State University professor accusing MSU of making false allegations of professional misconduct was dismissed by a judge earlier this week. The judge concluded that James Anthony, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics, and his attorneys did not provide proper evidence to show that MSU violated his due process rights — an allegation present in the initial suit.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU regroups late, avoids collapse in 74-68 win over USC

Tyler Gaylord
January 23, 2026

Michigan State women’s basketball survived a frantic fourth-quarter scare to defeat USC 74-68 at Breslin Center. The Spartans saw a double-digit lead nearly disappear before redshirt sophomore Kennedy Blair’s clutch and-one and senior Grace VanSlooten’s late steal sealed the victory. Despite shooting just 38.2% from the field, Michigan State’s defense and 19-for-24 free-throw shooting underscored a team message of resilience that has defined its season.

ICE HOCKEY

Dan Sturges leaves lasting mark on MSU hockey

Audrey Dayton
January 22, 2026

Dan Sturges, former Spartan hockey player and Director of Hockey Operations at MSU died on Monday morning. He embodied what the Spartans strive to be: team players, competitors and students of the game. Sturges has left a lasting impact on MSU hockey and the community because of both his role and character.

ICE HOCKEY

No. 2 MSU hockey returns home to host Minnesota

Audrey Dayton
January 22, 2026

No. 2 Michigan State hockey will return home, hosting Minnesota after spending two weekends on the road. The Gophers are the only team the Spartans have yet to play in conference action. MSU is 17-5-0 overall (8-4-0 in B1G). The Spartans are coming off a dominant a performance, competing against a Minnesota team with talented players but a poor record compared to its recent seasons.

MSU

MSU and business leaders recommend new AI-centered courses amid faculty dissent

Anish Topiwala
January 21, 2026

A Michigan State University collective launched with the intention of bolstering the state’s workforce and economy has announced its three initiatives designed to achieve those goals. Feedback to the "Green and White Council" initiatives has been mixed however, as MSU’s Faculty Senate passed a resolution Tuesday evening pushing back against these plans. Several faculty members argued that some curriculum changes which the initiatives propose overstep traditional academic governance procedures.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women’s basketball drops road test vs. No. 11 Iowa

Tyler Gaylord
January 19, 2026

Michigan State women’s basketball walked into one of the Big Ten’s toughest road environments knowing it would be tested. Early foul trouble disrupted the Spartans’ rhythm, forcing key players to the bench and leaving MSU playing catch-up the rest of the night. Despite a stronger second half and a late push led by Rashunda Jones, Michigan State could not overcome its first-half deficit, falling 75-68 to No. 11 Iowa. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak and highlighted the thin margin for error when facing elite opponents on the road.

ICE HOCKEY

Defense and execution power No. 4 MSU to a sweep of No. 2 Wisconsin

Audrey Dayton
January 17, 2026

Prior to No. 4 Michigan State hockey’s matchup against No. 2 Wisconsin, MSU head coach Adam Nightingale said the road series would be a test — a test the Spartans passed. On Thursday night, MSU scored three goals in the second period to earn a 4-3 win. The Spartans didn’t let up the following night; rather, they improved with disciplined defense, strong execution and a stellar goaltender performance, en route to a 4-1 victory and a road sweep.