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Campus surveillance yields mixed results two years in
After two years, over $10 million and mixed results in key cases, experts are raising eyebrows at MSU’s pricey project.
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MSU student dies of cancer, loved ones paint the Rock in his honor
MSU student Sean Egan passed away April 23, after a long battle with cancer. Loved ones and community members painted the Rock in his honor and reflected on the positive impacts Egan made during his life.
STUDENTS
MSU student founds makeup brand for underrepresented audience
Creative advertising sophomore Katyra Waller launched her makeup brand, BC COSMETICS, in 2020. She has been utilizing her time at MSU to grow her brand and expand her entrepreneurial expertise.
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Trustee also oversees new arena’s contractor
This trustee sits on both MSU’s board and that of a construction company getting a lucrative new contract.
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'Wholesale slaughter': MSU loses 10 grants amid National Endowment for the Humanities cuts
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) terminated 10 grants and one fellowship at Michigan State University. The terminations reflect another agency's response to the Trump administration’s orders to restrict federal funding for research in higher education.
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MSU president ‘expects’ Big Ten leaders to consider defense compact against Trump
MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz expects Big Ten leaders to consider faculties’ call for a ‘mutual defense compact’ against the Trump administration.
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Now-fired VP had confidentiality issues, caused 'disharmony' at previous HR job
Christina Brogdon's former employer reported in 2020 that her staff broke confidentiality measures and that her leadership style “led to disharmony and poor morale” in the university's HR department.
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Trump administration restores MSU international students' visa records
Four international students at Michigan State University whose visa statuses were terminated by the federal government had their SEVIS records restored Friday. How many students' visas are still revoked remains is unclear.
NEWS
MSU graduate student's art installation honors trees marked for removal
MSU MFA and PhD in forestry student Hailey Becker creates an interactive art installation exploring the concept of ecological grief on a plot of land where trees will be cut down for academic building and student housing.
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MSU board reaffirms approval of room and board rate hikes
With the revote, housing and dining rates for undergraduates will officially increase by 2.9% for undergraduates.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU student group hosts paper crane folding event to promote unity, peace
On Tuesday, April 22, MSU student group Global Young Leaders Network (GYLN) put on a paper crane folding event aimed to promote peace, hope and unity. Hosted at the International Center, students worked together to create 1,000 paper cranes, which will be transformed into an art installation within the building.
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ASMSU elects vice presidents of internal administration, student allocations
The vice president of internal administration will be political science pre-law junior Madaline Hanes, and the vice president of student allocations will be supply chain management junior Venkata Rayapeddi.
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MSU board to revote on housing, dining rate hike due to fine print discrepancy
The resolution trustees passed on April 11 correctly indicated that the housing and dining rate would be increased by 2.9%, but the listed dollar amount increase didn’t match up with that figure.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MSU Wharton Center announces 2025-2026 performing arts season
Michigan State University’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts announced its selections for the 2025-2026 performing arts season on Wednesday, April 23.
HEALTH
MSU researchers investigate stigma, statistics of not wanting children
In a study published on MSUToday, Michigan State University researchers utilized the National Survey of Family Growth to investigate parenthood trends in the United States.
ENVIRONMENT
Eco-friendly tradition: MSU's graduation gowns made from recycled plastic
Graduation gowns for both bachelor's and master’s degrees are required for MSU ceremonies and are made of 100% recycled materials, specifically post-consumer plastic bottles. Despite this being the university’s standard for nearly a decade, many upcoming graduates are unaware of this sustainable practice.
COMMENTARY
An iconic pop culture moment for every soon-to-be graduate
An iconic popular culture moment from the past four years for each soon-to-be MSU graduate, based on your college.
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MSU ending affirmative action in employment to comply with Trump order
MSU is ending its affirmative action requirements in employment with regards to race, sex, color, ethnicity and national origin in order to comply with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump.
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MSU seniors combat worries over job placement, economy as graduation nears
For some in the spring graduating class of 2025, figuring out what comes next after acquiring their bachelor’s degree hasn’t been easy.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
UAB, Impact 89FM to host Battle of the Bands, reviving lost MSU tradition
Michigan State's University Activities Board is partnering with college radio station Impact 89FM to host a Battle of the Bands on Wednesday, April 23. The event offers a place for student artists and performers to compete and showcase their talent while gaining publicity. The showdown is set to take place in The People’s Park, on campus between Well’s Hall and the International Center, starting at 5:30 p.m.