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MSU board reinstates September meeting for 2026

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees will host a sixth meeting this year, after voting to reduce the required annual number to five in 2024. MSU and its board have settled on hosting another private forum with university stakeholders in addition to the public meeting in September.

LIFE

Trends defining Valentine's Day fashion in 2026

Valentine’s Day has become one of the most influential seasonal times within the fashion industry, with many different brands taking advantage of the season of love and offering limited time collections that weave together traditional Valentine’s Day motifs and the current trends. This year is no different, with this arguably being one of the pinkest seasons yet. 

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU drops third straight home game to No. 2 UCLA

Michigan State faced its toughest test of the season Wednesday and came up short. No. 2 UCLA overwhelmed the No. 13 Spartans from the opening tip, using suffocating defense, balanced scoring and a dominant rebounding performance to secure an 86-63 win. Despite a stronger second half, MSU never found an offensive rhythm against the experienced Bruins, who showed why they are a legitimate national title contender.

NEWS

MSU Outdoors Club connects students through trips and adventure

MSU Outdoors Club offers students more than outdoor activities; it also provides opportunities to make friends, build community, and deepen their connection with nature. The club offers a wide range of trips with varying levels of difficulty, including beginner-level camping and more experienced-level backpacking, helping ensure that all levels of experience can participate in club activities. The club also emphasizes environmental stewardship. Additionally, by encouraging students to disconnect from technology, meet new people, and engage in shared outdoor experiences, the club fosters a strong sense of belonging on campus and helps members develop long-lasting friendships both on and off the trail.

MSU

Parents voice panic and frustration over accidental MSU emergency alert

Parents took to social media to voice frustrations and concerns as the alert served as a traumatic reminder of the campus shooting in 2023 after an accidental emergency alert signaling an “active violent incident” was sent to students, families, faculty, and staff across Michigan State University's campus this morning. 

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MSU apologizes for accidental active violence alert

Michigan State University issued an apology Tuesday afternoon for a “drill” emergency notification sent to students, faculty, staff and parents. In a letter penned by MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz and MSU Department of Police and Public Safety Chief of Police Mike Yankowski, they wrote that the message was “inadvertently” sent during a routine system test by MSU’s Security Operations Center (SOC).

FOOTBALL

Fitzgerald secures homegrown talent and depth in his first MSU class

One word to describe Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald's first recruiting cycle would be a “whirlwind,” assembling a 30-player class built around in-state talent and transfer portal experience. Highlighted by the retention of Michigan’s top wide receiver Samson Gash and key veteran additions in the trenches, the Spartans’ 2026 class reflects Fitzgerald’s vision of rebuilding MSU through high school development, competitive depth and culture.

LIFE

Carl Craig selected for MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program

From mid-January to April, world-renowned Detroit DJ, producer and techno innovator Carl Craig will participate in the MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program. Hosted by the MSU Museum’s CoLab Studio, in collaboration with the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) and sponsored by MSUFCU, the program aims to connect artists, researchers and students together.