MICHIGAN
Republican endorsements ahead of Michigan's Aug. 7 primary elections
Here's a breakdown of Republican endorsements ahead of the Aug. 7 primary elections.
MSU
Vice president and special counsel to the president taking medical leave after stroke
MSU's Vice President and Special Counsel to the President Carol Viventi will be taking a medical leave of absence after suffering from a minor stroke this past weekend, MSU's Communications and Brand Strategy said in an email.
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Vice President of University Advancement Bob Groves announces resignation
Vice President of University Advancement Bob Groves will be resigning from his position effective Nov. 2, according to a university press release.
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MSU files lawsuit against its insurance companies, stops payments to Nassar survivors seeking counseling
MSU has filed a lawsuit against all of its insurance companies as it pertains to their policies and coverage of sexual assault, according to a statement released Thursday.
FEATURES
Participants in emergency American Red Cross blood drive at 1855 Place get free theme park tickets
People who donate blood at the drive at 1855 Place will receive a free ticket to Cedar Point or other theme parks. The drive is July 27, 12 to 5:45 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Michigan primary elections take place Aug. 7
Primary elections for positions like governor, U.S. Senate member and state Senate member in the state of Michigan will take place Aug. 7.
MSU
Nassar wants resentencing on sexual assault charges and for Judge Aquilina to be disqualified from case
Ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar filed two motions Tuesday asking to be resentenced on sexual assault charges in Ingham County and for Judge Aquilina, who sentenced him to 40 to 175 years in Ingham County, to be disqualified from his case.
MSU
Interim President John Engler testifies before Senate subcommittee
Interim President John Engler appeared before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security on Tuesday to testify about the actions taken by MSU in light of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse.
SPORTS
Hundreds of survivors of Nassar's sexual abuse accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPN ESPYs
The hundreds of survivors of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award last night at the ESPN EPSYs.
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Board of Trustees issue a request for proposals for a firm to lead presidential search
The MSU Board of Trustees have issued a request for proposals for a firm to lead the search for a new, permanent university president.
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CATA to provide free on-campus bus rides starting this fall
Rides on every on-campus bus route will be free for MSU students, staff and faculty starting this fall, the university and the Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, announced Wednesday.
MICHIGAN
Human Relations Commission works to ensure equality in East Lansing
The goal of the East Lansing's Human Rights Commission protects residents from discrimination and organizes events that promote unity and equality.
SPORTS
Report: Bill Beekman to be named permanent MSU Athletic Director
According to a report by the Detroit Free Press, Bill Beekman will be named the permanent director of MSU Athletics on Monday.
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Interim President John Engler to testify before U.S. Senate subcommittee
Engler has been called to testify before a U.S. Senate subcommittee on the role MSU has played in handling sexual misconduct.
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Motions could be filed in MSU ex-dean William Strampel's court case
Ex-dean of MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel was in court Thursday in Veterans Memorial Courthouse in Lansing.
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.