Though representatives from the Higher Learning Commission decide whether to renew MSU’s accreditation every ten years, recent turmoil within MSU’s Board of Trustees has raised additional concerns for its current review.
People gathered on campus Wednesday evening to grieve the loss of those who have been murdered due to transphobia. The event, Transgender Day of Remembrance, allowed students and other community members to memorialize transgender people who died by suicide or murder, and cisgender people killed as a direct result of transphobic violence in the past year.
Michigan State University has placed the Beta Zeta chapter of the Theta Chi fraternity on interim suspension in connection to an alleged act of hazing, MSU spokesperson Mark Bullion confirmed Wednesday.
Over two weeks since polls closed on Election Day, the second winner in the Michigan State University Board of Trustees race is still unclear. The Board of Canvassers will officially certify votes at later this week Friday, a Secretary of State spokesperson said.
Students gathered Tuesday afternoon for a beading workshop for the final event of MSU’s Native American Heritage Month. The event was hosted by American Indian and Indigenous Studies professors Ellie Mitchell and Blaire Morseau.
The East Lansing Police Department has identified a person of interest in an apparent double homicide, though that person is deceased. The investigation began earlier this month when human remains were found in a freezer in an East Lansing home.
The only student-led living-learning community, La Casa, is set to open in fall 2025 for students interested in Spanish. This LLC is led by four student co-chairs who are working to open La Casa in Shaw Hall for students with varying levels of Spanish proficiency to find community and learning support.
When life gets hard, people employ different coping mechanisms to get through tough times. For college students, these strategies can range from making phone calls home to watching comfort movies. MSU students explain what a comfort movie is to them and how can they provide solace in times of need.
Michigan State University is investigating an alleged act of hazing at the Beta Zeta chapter of the Theta Chi fraternity after a video circulated online.
Behavioral neuroscience professor Alexa Veenema wrote to students after the election that it was "unbelievable" that "so many Americans are so utterly naïve and would fall for this and support misogyny, racism, xenophobia, hate and violence." Students argue this violated MSU policies.
The Michigan State University international community gathered Saturday to share their cultures at the annual Global Festival. The event, hosted by the Office for International Students and Scholars, featured performances and exhibits that spanned from all over the world.
Students, faculty and staff gathered on Friday afternoon as part of Native American Heritage Month to discuss how to make MSU more responsive to the needs of Indigenous students and faculty. They discussed current grievances with administration and how to move forward.
The Associated Students of Michigan State University held their general assembly meeting Thursday night, where Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko gave a presentation on student success initiatives and representatives passed bills pertaining to advocacy and allocations of funds.
Michigan State University hosted a fall forum called Conversations on Circularity on Nov. 14 for recycling and legislative leaders to discuss the state's progress. Government and Environmental agencies in Michigan are focusing on circularity in an attempt to reduce waste in the state.
Microaggressions at Michigan State University take a significant toll on students' mental health and academic performance, creating a pervasive sense of "otherness" that affects their ability to fully engage in campus life. Through personal resilience and calls for institutional change, students are pushing for a more inclusive environment that fosters understanding and respect.
Combining science and art, "Of Equal Place: Isotopes in Motion" was hosted in Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts. The performance took place on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Students and other audience members were welcomed to enjoy a performance that meant so much more.
With several buildings under construction and more in planning, Michigan State University is losing its green spaces. IM West is currently under consideration for a potential demolition and campus planner Brandon List hopes to bring more green spaces to campus.
Social media users can post anything on their accounts, and this content sometimes garners internet popularity or fame for certain "influencers." With large social media platforms, influencers can sway their audience on things such as what water bottle to purchase or which restaurants to visit. But this can become harmful for viewers when influencers start promoting negative things within their content, such as Liv Schmidt's unhealthy weight loss content.
Former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Paula Scanlan spoke to a small audience at Michigan State University on Tuesday evening, delivering a critique of transgender athletes' presence in women's sports and college campus's acceptance of transgender people. Outside the event, several transgender students and allies gathered for a "trans-awareness picnic" meant to inspire a sense of community and solidarity.
The results of the 2024 presidential election have sparked a variety of emotions and reactions from the American public this week. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community at Michigan State University discuss their fears of what a Trump presidency means for them.