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Athletic Director Bill Beekman fires women's rowing coach Matt Weise
Michigan State Athletic Director Bill Beekman fired women's rowing coach Matt Weise this week.
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MSU Prevention, Outreach and Education Department releases first annual report
Created in 2018, Michigan State's Prevention, Outreach and Education (POE) Department recently released its first annual report showcasing the prosperity of its 10 initiatives. Overall, POE provided education and training to over 72,000 people in the MSU community, according to the report.
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Inside Michigan State's presidential search from a student's perspective
Rifiotis — the youngest member of the search committee by nearly ten years — said she knew the pressure was on her to represent the most important part of the MSU community: the students. “The first community you’re serving is the students," Rifiotis said. "Otherwise, this would just be a think tank with research and scholars."
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Byrum: Board will not waive privilege, regardless of attorney general's wishes
Trustee Dianne Byrum told The State News on Friday that the board will continue to maintain attorney-client privilege, despite calls from Attorney General Dana Nessel to grant investigators access to privileged documents.
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Report claims Michigan State professor sexually harassed women over nearly two decades
Seven women have told investigators that Dr. Robert W. Wiseman, a physiology professor in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State, has made sexual comments to them, according to a report from the Lansing State Journal.
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Second-wave Nassar survivors, community members express concerns during board meeting
"MSU made the fear of rejection, shame and of being ignored a reality once again," Lana Horning said.
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Board of Trustees announces independent investigation into MSU's handling of Nassar's abuse
"MSU lacks the credibility necessary to conduct a legitimate investigation," Attorney General Dana Nessel said in response to the Board of Trustees announcing Friday that an independent law firm will conduct an independent investigation into the university's handling of Nassar's sexual abuse.
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MSU awarded 'Golden Padlock,' given to most secretive publicly-funded agency
Michigan State University was awarded the 2019 "Golden Padlock" award Saturday at the annual conference of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) in Houston, Texas.
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'He held the power to stop them from becoming a doctor:' An overview of Strampel's trial
Former dean of Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel was convicted Wednesday of misconduct in office and of two counts of willful neglect of duty. However, he was found not guilty of charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
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William Strampel is found guilty of misconduct in office, willful neglect of duty
Ex-dean of Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel was found guilty of misconduct in the office and on two counts of willful neglect in relation to his role as ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's boss Wednesday morning. He was found not guilty of second degree criminal sexual conduct.
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Simon's preliminary exam to continue in July, judge says documents 'provide probable cause'
The fifth day of Lou Anna K. Simon’s ongoing preliminary exam was back in session Tuesday in Judge Julie Reincke’s Courtroom. During the hearing, Reincke hinted that Simon's case could move to trial, saying, "I think (documents presented) provide probable cause that Dr. Simon knew what was going on."
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Prosecution, defense give closing statements in trial of William Strampel
The prosecution and defense gave closing statements in the trial of William Strampel, former dean of the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Strampel faces two felony charges and two misdemeanor charges.
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Defense makes its case in Strampel trial
The defense made its case Monday in the trial of former Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine dean William Strampel. The defense called two witnesses, and Strampel waived his right to testify.
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Provost said she recommended Strampel remain as dean even after complaints, more testify
Provost June Youatt testified Friday she was aware of complaints of inappropriate behavior and comments by former dean of Michigan State's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel, but still recommended to allow him to continue serving as dean. Another witness testified Strampel served as a male clinical skills model for students and invited her to watch even though she wasn't studying as a medical student.
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Strampel trial shifts focus to Nassar
After four days of testimony from witnesses who allege that William Strampel, former dean of Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), had mismanaged his position for sexual gain, the focus of the trial shifted on Thursday to his alleged mishandling of disgraced former MSU doctor Larry Nassar.
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MSU Department of Theatre Summer Circle season to open June 6
The MSU Department of Theatre announced this year's comedy-themed "Summer Circle," which will take place June 6-23.
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Witness says Strampel provoked concerning survey responses
At the fourth day of William Strampel's trial, more witnesses described his alleged abuses.
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Witness claims Strampel groped her at scholarship banquet
A witness testified Monday that former dean of Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) William Strampel groped her during a scholarship banquet and told her during academic meetings to “dress sexier” and “to be more submissive to men.”
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More witnesses give testimonies at William Strampel's second day of trial
Two more witnesses gave testimonies Friday at ex-dean of Michigan State's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel's second day of trial.
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Incoming Michigan State president meets with community members at reception
Incoming Michigan State President Samuel Stanley Jr. — after being unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees at a meeting Tuesday — formally made his first appearance in the MSU community at a community reception held Thursday morning.