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MSU apologizes for accidental active violence alert

Anish Topiwala
February 10, 2026

Michigan State University issued an apology Tuesday afternoon for a “drill” emergency notification sent to students, faculty, staff and parents. In a letter penned by MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz and MSU Department of Police and Public Safety Chief of Police Mike Yankowski, they wrote that the message was “inadvertently” sent during a routine system test by MSU’s Security Operations Center (SOC).

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Carl Craig selected for MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program

Amy Cho
February 9, 2026

From mid-January to April, world-renowned Detroit DJ, producer and techno innovator Carl Craig will participate in the MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence program. Hosted by the MSU Museum’s CoLab Studio, in collaboration with the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) and sponsored by MSUFCU, the program aims to connect artists, researchers and students together.

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MSU board talks immigration concerns, votes to renovate Wilson Hall

Anish Topiwala  and  Julia Roeder
February 6, 2026

In the wake of immigration crackdowns on a national scale, Michigan State University’s first Board of Trustees meeting of the semester spent its opening minutes addressing students and faculty concerns, which dotted the public comment period. The meeting marked the turnover of several key MSU administrators, including a new board chair. Also approved at the meeting were renovations to an MSU dormitory, adding laboratories for an engineering program. Several trustees were physically absent from the meeting, with one not appearing virtually until over an hour-and-a-half into the meeting.

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MSU President: 'Disappointed' by Trustee's essay demanding reinstatement of DEI

Anish Topiwala
February 6, 2026

An opinion piece published by a Michigan State University Board of Trustees member has spurred tensions among the university’s administration. Trustee Rema Vassar, in an opinion essay published earlier this week, argued that MSU should walk back on many of its actions to dismantle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in compliance with federal directives. 

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MSU board votes to demolish IM West

Anish Topiwala
February 6, 2026

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees voted to proceed with the demolition of IM West after more than a year of delay. The vote follows more than a year of deliberation over the fate of the facility. If demolished, the site would be converted into additional parking and green space.