MSU Union to host centennial celebration kick-off event next Thursday

The Michigan State University Union will celebrate 100 years as a cornerstone of campus life next Thursday, June 12, with a centennial kickoff event designed to honor its history. Organizers say the goal is to honor the exact date the building first opened — June 12, 1925 — while launching a yearlong celebration that includes homecoming festivities and a closing event in April of 2026. 

Recent MSU graduate Liam Richichi launches bid for East Lansing City Council

Recent Michigan State University graduate Liam Richichi is no stranger to politics. During his time on campus, he was active in MSU College Democrats — eventually serving as chapter president and leading its efforts during the 2024 election season. Richichi now works as the constituent services director for State Representative Jason Morgan. Now, the political theory and constitutional democracy graduate is taking on a new challenge: running for one of two open seats on the East Lansing City Council in the city’s Nov. 5 general election.

‘Champions of the Heart’: Former MSU coach Garland turns cardiac arrest into life-saving mission

At a Lansing Economic Club event Thursday, former Michigan State men’s basketball assistant coach Michael Garland and head coach Tom Izzo shared the story behind Champions of the Heart, the nonprofit Garland founded after surviving a cardiac arrest in 2022.

MSU athletics executive Jon Dykema departs for Jacksonville Jaguars front office role

Jon Dykema, Michigan State University’s executive senior associate athletic director for student-athlete management and assistant general counsel, is leaving the university just three months after his arrival to join the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars in a front office role.

MSU formally introduces J Batt as 21st athletic director

J Batt was formally introduced as Michigan State University’s 21st athletic director.

MSU advises international students to remain in the U.S.

The Office for International Students and Scholars at Michigan State University sent out an email earlier this week warning international students not to travel outside of the U.S. The decision follows reports that the U.S. Department of State has temporarily suspended visa interviews for international students intending to study in the United States.

Brenda Tracy sues Denno and Vassar, Board of Trustees

Brenda Tracy is suing Trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno along with Michigan State's Board of Trustees over their failure to protect her following her reporting of Mel Tucker for sexual harassment in 2023.

Police respond to body outside parking garage at Charles and Albert

Three former Spartans named to National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame ballot

The National Football Foundation released its ballot of 79 former FBS players and nine coaches for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class, which includes a pair of former MSU players, Flozell Adams and Morten Anderson, and former head coach Darryl Rogers. 

MSU selects Georgia Tech's J Batt as next athletic director

Michigan State University has announced the appointment of Georgia Tech’s J Batt as the next athletic director on Tuesday morning, one month after the departure of former Athletic Director Alan Haller, which triggered a nationwide search.

MSU football’s Darien Harris, Assistant AD, Business Development and NIL Strategy, departs for NFL

Announced on May 30, MSU football’s Darien Harris, an Assistant AD/Business Development and NIL Strategy, departed for the NFL, taking an opportunity with the New York Giants as the Director of Player Engagement.

Gov. Whitmer decides not to remove Trustees Vassar and Denno

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has decided not to remove Trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno after the Board of Trustees voted to refer Vassar and Denno to the governor for consideration of their removal from the board in March 2024, according to letters from the Office of the Governor.

Denham Wojcik, son of assistant coach Doug Wojcik, transfers to MSU for final season

Harvard guard Denham Wojcik will spend his final year of eligibility in East Lansing after announcing his transfer Friday afternoon. 

MSU hockey’s Isaac Howard collects junior season accolades

Isaac Howard was MSU hockey’s golden player throughout the entire 2024-25 season. The five-foot-11 forward has earned Big Ten accolades, First Team All American, the Hobey Baker Memorial award and Jim Johannson College Player of the Year.

'Preventative lockdown' lifted at Okemos High School following threat report

Okemos High School was placed on “preventative lockdown” following reports of a possible threat on the premises. After a search, there was no indication of weapons or violence according to Chief Rick Grillo of Meridian Township Police. 

For its often young competitors, the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals is a rewarding challenge

MSU hosted the yearly Odyssey of the Mind World Finals over the weekend, bringing challenges for the over 9,000 attendees.

MSU hockey’s Howard and Nightingale win gold medal with USA Hockey

The confetti flew, the trophy was hoisted, and Team USA won the gold medal it had dreamed of at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship.

NCAA issues notice of allegations to MSU over Tucker-era recruiting violations

The NCAA has sent Michigan State University its notice of allegations following the university’s self-reporting of recruiting violations during former football head coach Mel Tucker’s tenure, per the association’s Division I Infractions dashboard.

COLUMN: The root of MSU's transparency issues

MSU has a transparency issue, but the problem goes far beyond a secretive Board of Trustees, our columnist writes.

Final inning, final game: MSU baseball’s postseason run concludes in Omaha

A season marked by towering highs and crushing lows came to an end Thursday night, as MSU baseball fell 4-2 to No. 4 Oregon.