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Students, faculty blast MSU for charges against Pro-Palestinian protestor
A hearing on the charges against social relations and policy senior Eli Folts is scheduled for Tuesday.
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MSU student group calls for protection of professor on Turning Point USA watchlist
In a now deleted Instagram post, Michigan State University’s W.E.B. Du Bois Society called for the university to provide security for their faculty advisor who is featured on Turning Point USA’s MSU Professor Watchlist following alleged harassment, threats and doxing.
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'What changed?': Brenda Tracy claims MSU misled her ahead of lawsuit
Brenda Tracy said MSU's top lawyer and Title IX coordinator told her the university wanted to settle her complaint outside of court, but walked away from the negotiating table.
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MSU to ask state for $70 million for new engineering building
MSU is requesting that the State of Michigan provide an additional $70 million to help fund a new engineering building.
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MSU scales back Spartan Gateway District plans
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees voted to begin accepting plans for a scaled-down version of the Spartan Gateway District. Two trustees expressed concerns about what impacts the construction would have on traffic, among other things, with one trustee voting against the plan.
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Republicans chastise MSU for ‘state funded division’ in teaching class
Republicans at the state and national level lambasted MSU for the syllabus of an introductory teaching course, which they claim promotes racism against white students.
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As SNAP benefits dry up, MSU food pantries preparing to fill gap
As the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces a potential suspension beginning Nov. 1, Michigan State University officials and student advocates are preparing to assist students who rely on the program for food support — increasing food bank capacity and coordinating with local partners.
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Off-campus students struggle with "porch pirates"
As e-commerce has continued to grow in the U.S., so has the threat of package thefts. In East Lansing, students at one apartment building expressed their discontent with their management company's lack of response to the issue.
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Crime Blotter: Nonaggravated assault, criminal sexual conduct and intimidation/stalking
Nonaggravated assault, criminal sexual conduct, and intimidation/stalking were all reported multiple times this past week.
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MSU board to vote on seeking state funds for $340 million engineering center
Seeking further state partnership, Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees will vote on Friday to advance the estimated $340 million Engineering and Digital Innovation Center as part of its 2027 capital outlay plan.
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Student-run startup RentEL keeps Spartans on the move
What started as one student lending his car to friends has grown into RentEL, a campus-born car rental service helping Spartans find affordable rides on and off campus.
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MSU board to vote on removing 'diversity' from VP's title
Michigan State University will be changing the title of Jabbar Bennett, the current vice president and diversity officer for the office of Inclusive Excellence and Impact.
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Board to vote on scaling back Spartan Gateway District
Michigan State University's Board of Trustees could vote Friday to rein in its ambitious plan to build a hotel, restaurants and retail spaces on campus. MSU says that the proposal is partially due to its athletics department no longer wanting the new 6,000-seat arena included in the plan.
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Spartan spirit shines at annual "Sparty Watch" ahead of rivalry game
As the autumn breeze and rain rushed through MSU’s campus, that didn’t stop members of the Spartan Marching Band and alumni from showing up for the annual Sparty Watch Wednesday night, rekindling the spirit and tradition that defines Rivalry Week against the University of Michigan.
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Nearly 100 laid off through budget cuts, president says
Nearly one-hundred faculty, staff and managerial positions have been terminated as part of Michigan State's ongoing efforts to reduce its operating budget by 9% over two years. Another 83 positions have been slashed as a result of federal funding cuts, the university president wrote.
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Fewer classes, fewer benefits: MSU’s non-tenure track faculty feel impacts of cuts
Non-tenure track faculty (NTTF) at Michigan State University have been seemingly pushed to the sidelines since the 9% budget cuts were made in the spring. They have felt the brunt of the reductions in their workload, impacting employee benefits and availability to students.
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MSU President's childhood friend serving in $300K 'advisor' role
Faced with the tall tasks of the modern university president, Kevin Guskiewicz has sought to get by with a little help from a friend.
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Title IX investigators collaborate with university lawyers
Title IX investigators talk regularly with university lawyers, sometimes even sending drafts of reports and seeking edits to them.
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Students change post-grad plans amid job uncertainties
Attending a university to obtain a bachelor's degree has consistently been the most popular and recommended path for high school graduates. However, Michigan State University students and recent graduates say they're not seeing the benefits they expected.
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MSU Faculty Senate rejects Trump admin 'compact'
Michigan State University faculty voted Tuesday to oppose the federal government's offer for schools to adopt conservative policies in exchange for preferential treatment. No school has publicly accepted the offer, and MSU says it's "monitoring developments on the issue."