Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages released early from probation

Former Michigan State women's gymnastic coach Kathie Klages probation lifted months early.

S'News changes highlight the Summer 2021 alumni newsletter

The Summer 2021 edition of The S'News -- the State News Alumni Association's official e-newsletter -- is now out, putting a spotlight on the achievements of S'Newsers past and present.

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. 

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.

The State News gets a digital shepherd to help guide its future

"In my conversation with Kim, it was clear that she still holds a great love and passion for The State News and wants to help push us to be even better. I am beyond excited to work with her this year and am so happy to welcome her back to the S’News," said Karly Graham, 2021-22 editor-in-chief.

The US can vaccinate its population twice, while poor countries wait for vaccine

Director and Associate Professor in the Michigan State University Center for Bioethics & Social Justice Sean Valles said the possibility of preordering vaccines was going to create an inequitable system. 

MSU announces its Name, Image and Likeness program, EverGreen

"Our goal is to provide our student-athletes the tools for success — on the field of competition, inside the classroom and beyond MSU," Michigan State Vice President and Director of Athletics Bill Beekman said in the press release. "Name, image and likeness legislation will offer new opportunities for our student-athletes and EverGreen will prepare and position them for these changes.”

'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.

State News Alumni Notebook for Summer 2021

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.

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.

Supreme Court rules unanimously against NCAA in class-action athlete compensation lawsuit

The United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously against the NCAA in a historic antitrust case, NCAA vs Alston et al, that restricted the association’s powers to deny education-related perks for student-athletes.

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. 

MSU alumnus strives to honor historic legacy of university's 1965-66 football teams

 “I finally decided I'm just going to retire and I'm going to devote my attention to expanding awareness of Michigan State's leading role in college football integration because it's basically an unknown story,” MSU alumnus Tom Shanahan said. “And not even the university understands the magnitude of what these Duffy Daugherty teams of the 1960s meant to Michigan State and all of college football.”  

Whitmer to lift all indoor COVID-19 restrictions June 22

Michigan COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted 10 days earlier than planned, Whitmer announces.

Childhood hobby to small business: How a student began a MSU vintage online store

Advertising management senior Jared Perlin shares his story and experience of building an online MSU thrift shop during the pandemic.

'We ask for a mile, they give us an inch' : Community leaders speak out on Juneteenth

Black Student Alliance Kenny Franklin and City Council Members Dana Watson and Ron Bacon speak on their roles in the East Lansing community for the continued fight for racial justice and equity, and how they celebrate Juneteenth. 

EL City Council discusses police oversight report, expects Tuesday vote

In a City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 15, Councilmembers further discussed the report by the Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission.

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.

5 former MSU Olympians campaign for Swimming and Diving's reinstatement at Board of Trustees meeting

The Olympians also spoke about the impact of the decision to cut the program with the Olympics taking place this summer. Green pointed out that the Olympics, especially Swimming, is revered by Americans and can inspire people to reach that level of competition.