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MSU issues 'enhanced physical distancing' until Feb. 13
During the two-week period, students should not gather with others on or off campus.
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Wharton Center donor makes community-wide impact
A recurring donor for the Wharton Center, Nancy Passanante is making ripples in East Lansing. She donates her time and money to different organizations.
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11 MSU employees found in violation of OIE policy are still affiliated, LSJ reports
University administrators sent a preemptive response to MSU faculty, staff and students Friday, Jan. 15, outlining policy and procedure changes surrounding relationship violence and sexual misconduct three years after 204 women provided nine days of impact statements in Ingham and Eaton Counties in the wake of Larry Nassar's abuse.
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Next fall, resident assistants will not be required to have lived on campus previously
A majority of the training will most likely be held virtually up until Resident Assistants (RA) are able to move onto campus in the summer. Furthermore, RA fall training is scheduled to occur Aug. 15-27 in person.
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Measuring the challenges and triumphs of Michigan State’s Prevention, Outreach and Education Department
Despite the pandemic, the Prevention, Outreach and Education department is still working hard to promote a safe campus culture free of relationship and sexual violence.
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Michigan State announces 30-year partnership with Henry Ford Health Care System
Michigan State announced a partnership with Henry Ford Health System in order to increase Michigan's status as a premier location for healthcare.
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'Hamilton' to return to the Wharton Center for 2021-2022 season
The full 2021-22 season will likely be announced in late spring, at which point tickets will become available by subscription, Wharton Center Marketing and Group Sales Manager Tara Peplowski said.
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3,800 students return to MSU dorms ahead of spring semester
Students return to campus as Michigan State expands its on-campus presence for the spring.
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PANDEMIC'D: freshman mock-up comedy web series
The traditional MSU Department of Theatre's freshman showcase took a new form as a web series this year. With an abundance of creative content from the freshmen and directors alike, this group is bonding through comedic relief.
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MSU women's swim and dive athletes file Title IX lawsuit against MSU
The 11 women filed the lawsuit on behalf of the women's swim and dive team.
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News you may have missed over winter break
Here are a few headlines you might have missed during the break.
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MSU student awarded 'Diversity in Medicine' scholarship from Dr. Oz campaign
Second-year medical student Michelle Walls won the "Diversity in Medicine" scholarship and was featured on "The Dr. Oz Show." She talked about how the scholarship has influenced her journey in the medical field so far.
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Calls for Brianna Scott's resignation during Board of Trustees meeting, citing issues with Healing Fund
"Trustee Scott has failed survivors and in doing so, Trustee Scott has failed Michigan State," Alyssa Gorsling said. "This healing fund she is supposed to oversee is an absolute mess. Nobody deserves the nightmare of abuse Brianna Scott has put these survivors through."
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The fight for MSU Swimming and Diving continues at Jan. 13 Board of Trustees meeting
The fight to bring back a sport cut in October came to the Board of Trustees Wednesday morning.
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Former MSU diver, Olympic athlete to speak during Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday
Former Michigan State University diver and member of the 1992 U.S. Olympic team Julie Farrell-Ovenhouse will speak during public participation at the Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, addressing the elimination of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs after the 2020-21 season.
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Public participation: calls to save swim and dive, advocacy for sister survivors
This was the last opportunity to address the MSU Board of Trustees directly and publicly before the new year.
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Michigan State to push back spring semester start following state orders
The university is working to transition the semester start date; however, it is unclear if the pushback will only apply for classes being held in person, or those entirely online as well.
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Trustee Knake sees no new findings in Nassar documents, Ferguson, Mosallam's last meeting
It was originally reported that there were 6,000 documents held onto by the university, while Trustee Renee Knake discovered there to be 9,769, nearly 4,000 more.
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Board of Trustees to meet on Friday, expected to approve new plant modernization project
Assistant Vice President for Research and Innovation Doug Gage will present the Gift, Grant and Contract Report. Between Aug. 14 and Nov. 16, there were 767 gifts, grants and contracts in addition to 11 consignment and non-cash gifts that total over $193 million.
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Academic alliance allows MSU students to take courses from other Big Ten schools
The participating schools — Indiana University, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Nebraska, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University and Rutgers University — are coming together to offer up to 18 credits free of tuition and fees as part of this course sharing opportunity.