BASKETBALL
Jase Richardson drafted by Orlando Magic at No. 25
With the 25th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Orlando Magic selected MSU shooting guard Jase Richardson Wednesday night.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Moneyball Pro-Am rosters released, MSU men’s basketball at the forefront
Each summer, Moneyball Sportswear hosts a pro-am basketball league featuring several Michigan State University men’s basketball players.
NEWS
MSU’s Jase Richardson projected just outside of lottery as NBA draft looms
After an impressive freshman season, averaging 12.1 points a game in the Spartans’ March Madness run, Jase Richardson is projected to land outside of the first 14 picks with two days left until the draft.
COMMUNITY
Lansing creative group leads 517 Juneteenth weekend, spotlighting culture and community
The arts district of Lansing was filled to the brim Saturday with vendors and food trucks — most adorned in black, green, yellow and red. The festival, held in REO Town, was hosted by Ourspace Creative as part of the 517 Juneteenth weekend celebration.
COMMUNITY
East Lansing hosts 29th annual Summer Solstice Jazz Festival
As East Lansing locals and MSU students alike passed through Albert St this past weekend, they were accompanied by the sounds of jazz. Starting Thursday, June 19, the City of East Lansing hosted the 29th annual East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival all throughout Saturday evening.
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MSU official alleges discrimination, retaliation by vice provost in notice of intent to sue
A high-ranking MSU official filed an intent to file a claim against the university, claiming she was sexually and racially discriminated against by another top university official. Revelations of this come shortly after a former MSU official filed an intent to sue the university for what she alleges was retaliation in reporting sexual harassment and discrimination.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo’s roster takes a hit: Kaleb Glenn injury leaves Spartans searching for answers on the wing
Michigan State University basketball's top transfer addition, Kaleb Glenn, suffered a patellar tendon injury and will miss the 2025–26 season, the program announced Monday.
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House Republicans approve $56.6M cut to MSU funding, budget advances to Senate
Michigan House Republicans voted late Thursday to approve a $2.2 billion state budget proposal that would cut funding for Michigan State University by more than $56 million — sparking concern among university officials and Democratic lawmakers.
NEWS
Michigan House rep introduces bill to sidestep NCAA NIL ruling
MSU alum and Michigan House Representative D-9th District Joe Tate introduced a bill on June 12 to limit NCAA regulations on name, image and likeness payments to college athletes. The bill would circumvent the June 5 ruling, a settlement in the House v. NCAA case, that made way for athletic departments to pay student-athletes directly from university funds.
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Former MSU professor sentenced to minimum of two years for possession of child pornography
Former Broad MSU professor Iskandar Arifin has been sentenced to a minimum of two years in prison for possession of child pornography.
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MSU settles with shooting survivor for $50,000
Michigan State University settled with another shooting survivor in early May, according to documents obtained by The State News.
MICHIGAN
‘No Kings’ rally draws thousands to Michigan's Capitol in nationwide 50501 protest
Thousands turned out for 50501's "No Kings" protest rallying to confront "the crises fueled by the Trump regime" and reject authoritarianism this Saturday at the Michigan State Capitol.
MSU
Broad announces changes to curriculum, College of Business now grants Bachelor of Science
The Broad College of Business announced a series of curriculum updates last week, including a transition from a Bachelor of Arts in Business to a Bachelor of Science in business. They also announced a series of classes that students are now required to take.
NEWS
MSU trustees approve tentative 4.5% tuition increase, pending state cap
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees approved a 4.5% tuition increase for in-state undergraduate students on June 13, citing long-term financial challenges and federal funding cuts as key factors behind the decision.
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MSU Board of Trustees appoints new provost and two college deans
Michigan State University approved three major academic appointments during its June 13 Board of Trustees meeting in Traverse City, including a new provost and deans for the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey’s Adam Nightingale signs multi-year contract extension
After a successful first three seasons at the helm of the Michigan State hockey program, head coach Adam Nightingale has signed a multi-year contract extension, the university announced Friday, June 13.
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MSU trustees approve tuition hike, merger and new leadership at June 13 meeting
At its June 13 meeting held in Traverse City, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees approved a number of major leadership appointments and voted to raise tuition for the 2025-26 academic year. The trustees also backed a study that will assess the future of the aging IM West building, and heard heated public comment surrounding a controversial academic merger.
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MSU faces backlash over 9% budget cuts amid transparency concerns, union faculty petition
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz told faculty and staff Thursday that the school will reduce its general spending budget by 9% over two years, blaming rising healthcare costs, operational expenses, and declining state support. But the Union of Non-Tenure Track Faculty says those explanations lack transparency and don’t match the data it has—or hasn't—been shown.
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MSU signs amicus brief in support of Harvard amid federal research cuts
Michigan State University joined 18 research universities in signing an amicus brief Monday in support of Harvard College and their recent legal battle with the Trump administration concerning two billion dollars in federal grants. As of May, researchers at MSU have suffered up to $82 million in research cuts.
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Groove Doctors 3 are letting themselves live
Three MSU professors started a band, releasing an album with 'principles of peace, love and tolerance,' but the show might be ending just as it's getting good.