FEATURES
Old Town Lansing to host 10th Annual Scrapfest this weekend
Something old becomes something new at Scrapfest X, where recycled materials are transformed into art.
FEATURES
Crossing bridges with street medicine
Dr. Jim Withers, a proponent for without borders health care spoke at MSU July 9 about street medicine. His endeavors for more inclusive medicine inspired MSU students to create their own street medicine group called Spartan Street Medicine.
SPORTS
Former MSU guard Bryn Forbes re-signs with Spurs
Former MSU guard Bryn Forbes has agreed to a two-year deal to re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports.
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Ex-dean of MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel in circuit court this week
Strampel, newly retired, returns to court this Thursday.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing Summer Concert Series to run through July, August
East Lansing's Summer Concert Series will take place throughout July and August with a performance every Friday night.
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Title IX investigation into MSU's handling of Nassar's abuse is ongoing
There were interviews scheduled on MSU's campus in April and May of 2018 for 40 university employees as part as the U.S. Department of Education's investigation into the university's handling of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse, according to a report done by the Lansing State Journal.
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Ex-dean of MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel retires
Strampel signs a retirement agreement on July 5 ending his employment at MSU.
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MSU to add more Title IX-related positions to respond to sexual assault on campus
As a part of the budget for the 2018-19 school year presented at the June 22 Board of Trustees meeting, new Title IX related positions have been created.
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Changes to MSU tenure policy could impact ex-dean William Strampel
Since taking medical leave, Strampel has been collecting a $217,903 annual salary and other benefits while facing four criminal charges in court. Changes to the university’s tenure policy could alter this course.
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One charge of bestiality dropped in MSU health physicist case
One of two counts of sodomy is dropped due to insufficient evidence in the continuation of Joseph Hattey's preliminary trial on Thursday.
FEATURES
Fourth of July celebrations around Lansing
Fireworks, parades and more activities will be put on at various locations across the Greater Lansing Area Wednesday, July 4.
MICHIGAN
Voter registration deadline for the Michigan primary election is approaching
The deadline to register is July 9 for the Aug. 9 Michigan primary election. Here is a quick guide to how and where to register.
MSU
Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar faces six new charges of sex assault in Texas
Ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar faces additional charges of sexual assault in Texas.
NEWS
Excessive heat warning in effect for East Lansing, surrounding areas
An excessive heat warning has been issued for East Lansing and the surrounding areas.
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Permanent university president to be announced June 2019
The announcement of a permanent MSU president will come in June 2019, according to a timeline detailing the selection of the next president that was presented Wednesday by Trustees Dianne Byrum and Melanie Foster.
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Board of Trustees to give update on the search for MSU's next president
The MSU Board of Trustees will announce a "presidential search timeline" tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Plant and Soil Sciences building, according to a Tuesday press release.
SPORTS
Devontae Dobbs, five-star offensive tackle, commits to MSU
Five star offensive tackle Devontae Dobbs has committed to MSU.
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Trustee explains board decision to use bonds for litigation settlement
MSU is to pay off its $500 million settlement between the university and survivors of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse with general revenue bonds.
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Bonds, not tuition, to fund MSU's $500 million settlement with Nassar survivors
Bonds, not tuition or state funding, will pay for the $500 million settlement negotiated between MSU and survivors of ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar.
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MSU sets 2018-19 tuition, proposes 2019 tuition freeze for undergraduate students
The university will implement a tuition freeze for in-state freshmen in 2018-19 and a tuition freeze for all undergraduate students in 2019-20. The $500 million settlement between the university and the plaintiffs in the Larry Nassar sex abuse case won't affect tuition rates.