State News Alumni Notebook for Spring 2021

S'Newsers continue life climbs well beyond the banks of the Red Cedar

Column: Aaron Henry's decision to enter NBA Draft is the right one

Aaron Henry is leaving MSU to enter the NBA Draft – and he made the right call.

Bryce Kelley slides into all-time record for stolen bases at MSU

MSU baseball's Bryce Kelley broke the all-time record for stolen bases at MSU.

'It's On Us' holding events for spring week of action

The week will be filled with online events from April 12 to 17. Registration links for live events can be found on their event document.

MSU Board of Trustees to meet on Friday

Those interested in addressing the board through public participation must fill out a request to address form no later than 48 hours before the meeting.

Aaron Henry declares for 2021 NBA Draft, will hire agent

Aaron Henry has announced he will enter the NBA Draft.

Get to know the ASMSU presidential candidates

The Associated Students of Michigan State University will be holding a debate between the presidential candidates Monday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. 

City Stars: MSU alumna discusses winning on ‘Jeopardy,’ new book

After winning more than $42,000 on “Jeopardy,” MSU alumna Laura Portwood-Stacer is readying the release of her new book, “The Book Proposal Book.”

Michigan State baseball rides career outings to 5-2 win over Purdue

MSU baseball rode a career day from Nick Powers and Bryce Kelley.

Men's soccer ends season in Big Ten Tournament, loses 1-0 to Michigan in quarterfinals

MSU men's soccer ended its season with a 1-0 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament. 

MSU men's soccer looks to avenge losses to Michigan as they matchup to begin Big Ten tournament

MSU and Michigan will play in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament on Saturday.

MSU baseball cashes in on early lead, wins 7-4 in first leg of Friday doubleheader

MSU baseball's early lead was the difference in their first game of the weekend on Friday.

Whitmer asks residents to avoid indoor dining, urges for pause of youth sports

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged high schools to pause in-person learning and youth sports — both school-sponsored and non-school sponsored — teams to suspend in-person activities, like games and practices, for the next two weeks to prevent additional outbreaks. 

9th annual MSU Science Festival seeks to celebrate science virtually through April

For the entire month, Michigan State and community partners will be virtually giving talks, demonstrations and hands-on experiments, Roxanne Truhn, coordinator of the Science Festival, said. “It’s to celebrate not only science, even though it’s called the Science Festival,” Truhn said. “It also celebrates science, technology, engineering, arts and math. So, we’re a STEAM festival.” 

EL middle and high school students move to remote classes for the week of April 12

While East Lansing Public Schools have not seen an increase in cases specifically from their schools, there has been a spike in COVID-19 cases for ages 10-19 and 20-29 in the East Lansing community. 

Nick Powers always 'kind of knew what to do,' now he's leaving his mark on the mound for MSU baseball

Nick Powers has always been a starter – that's showing in his performance through five career starts at MSU.

Spring Ball Breakdown: Michigan State's running backs

Michigan State had a dismal season running the football, here are the running backs who could change that.

Women's soccer ends season with double OT loss to Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament

No new statewide restrictions as Michigan COVID-19 cases rise, expert responds

Michigan State associate professor Dr. Sean Valles studies the interplay of ethics and scientific evidence in population health and is worried about the statewide surge in cases and who will be negatively affected by facilities and businesses reopening. 

Michigan State graduate programs rank high nationally

U.S. News has ranked numerous Michigan State graduate programs, including those within the Colleges of Education, Social Science and Business, among the top in the nation.