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Provost said she recommended Strampel remain as dean even after complaints, more testify

Provost June Youatt testified Friday she was aware of complaints of inappropriate behavior and comments by former dean of Michigan State's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel, but still recommended to allow him to continue serving as dean. Another witness testified Strampel served as a male clinical skills model for students and invited her to watch even though she wasn't studying as a medical student. 

MSU

Strampel trial shifts focus to Nassar

After four days of testimony from witnesses who allege that William Strampel, former dean of Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), had mismanaged his position for sexual gain, the focus of the trial shifted on Thursday to his alleged mishandling of disgraced former MSU doctor Larry Nassar.

COMMENTARY

Letter to the editor: Abortion rights need to be protected

"Women have abortions for many reasons. Plenty of recent articles have detailed examples of why people choose to terminate pregnancies. The truth is, those reasons are not the business of you or I, or of politicians. It is the business of a woman, her doctor, and who — if anyone — she decides to speak with about her decision."