MSU faces backlash over 9% budget cuts amid transparency concerns, union faculty petition

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz told faculty and staff Thursday that the school will reduce its general spending budget by 9% over two years, blaming rising healthcare costs, operational expenses, and declining state support. But the Union of Non-Tenure Track Faculty says those explanations lack transparency and don’t match the data it has—or hasn't—been shown.

MSU signs amicus brief in support of Harvard amid federal research cuts

Michigan State University joined 18 research universities in signing an amicus brief Monday in support of Harvard College and their recent legal battle with the Trump administration concerning two billion dollars in federal grants. As of May, researchers at MSU have suffered up to $82 million in research cuts. 

Groove Doctors 3 are letting themselves live

Three MSU professors started a band, releasing an album with 'principles of peace, love and tolerance,' but the show might be ending just as it's getting good.

MSU alumni Olivia and Darien Harris open East Lansing pilates studio

As MSU alumni, College of Communication Arts and Sciences grads, former MSU student athletes and former MSU Athletics staff, Olivia and Darien Harris have had many important milestones on and around MSU’s campus. Now, Olivia and Darien Harris have embarked on a new milestone by founding Recharged Pilates, one of the only pilates studios in the area. The couple pride themselves and their company on its accessibility to the community and deep-rooted connection to Michigan State University. 

More than 200 MSU students impacted by Trump travel ban

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday evening that bans citizens from 12 countries from entering the U.S. and imposes heightened restrictions on seven others. The move is the Trump administration’s latest effort to tighten immigration rules, placing MSU international students and scholars in uncertain territory.

MSU advises international students to remain in the U.S.

The Office for International Students and Scholars at Michigan State University sent out an email earlier this week warning international students not to travel outside of the U.S. The decision follows reports that the U.S. Department of State has temporarily suspended visa interviews for international students intending to study in the United States.

Brenda Tracy sues Denno and Vassar, Board of Trustees

Brenda Tracy is suing Trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno along with Michigan State's Board of Trustees over their failure to protect her following her reporting of Mel Tucker for sexual harassment in 2023.

Police respond to body outside parking garage at Charles and Albert

Gov. Whitmer decides not to remove Trustees Vassar and Denno

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has decided not to remove Trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno after the Board of Trustees voted to refer Vassar and Denno to the governor for consideration of their removal from the board in March 2024, according to letters from the Office of the Governor.

'Preventative lockdown' lifted at Okemos High School following threat report

Okemos High School was placed on “preventative lockdown” following reports of a possible threat on the premises. After a search, there was no indication of weapons or violence according to Chief Rick Grillo of Meridian Township Police. 

For its often young competitors, the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals is a rewarding challenge

MSU hosted the yearly Odyssey of the Mind World Finals over the weekend, bringing challenges for the over 9,000 attendees.

NCAA issues notice of allegations to MSU over Tucker-era recruiting violations

The NCAA has sent Michigan State University its notice of allegations following the university’s self-reporting of recruiting violations during former football head coach Mel Tucker’s tenure, per the association’s Division I Infractions dashboard.

COLUMN: The root of MSU's transparency issues

MSU has a transparency issue, but the problem goes far beyond a secretive Board of Trustees, our columnist writes.

MSU reaches settlement with quiz creator over image of Hitler displayed at football game

Michigan State University has reached a settlement with the creator of a quiz series that featured a question about Adolf Hitler on Spartan Stadium’s scoreboard, an incident that sparked public backlash and led to a lawsuit against the university.

Wharton Center holds 13th annual Sutton Foster Awards, honors high school students

The Sutton Foster Awards honor exceptional high school musical theatre performances across the state of Michigan, with 73 schools represented through 150 nominees. 

MSU to host over 9,000 people for Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

Thousands of students in all age groups from schools around the world are expected to be on campus next week for the 2025 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.

Read two years of MSU Police misconduct cases

The 35 cases don’t necessarily point to any one systemic issue, but they do contextualize internal conflict within the department and police’s occasionally tense relationship with the MSU community.

MSU announces survivor-led review of sexual misconduct systems

Michigan State University launched a comprehensive institutional assessment aimed at transforming its approach to relationship violence and sexual misconduct, university leaders and survivor advocates announced Thursday, May 8.

MSU researchers, administrators cope with estimated $82 million lost in funding cuts

One semester into Donald Trump's presidency, MSU has lost millions in federal funding to research. The cuts have left faculty and administrators grappling with what this means for the future of research in their fields.

Misconduct cases undercut MSU Police’s 'trauma-informed' efforts

Campus police sometimes struggled to properly respond to cases of Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct. One officer suggested a survivor was “making stuff up.” Another questioned a survivor’s credibility based on the way they recounted what had happened to them. Yet another violated widely-circulated protocols requiring employees to report suspected violations of RVSM to an investigatory body. And sometimes, DPPS employees themselves faced accusations of sexual misconduct.