MSU's Fostering Academics, Mentoring Excellence program provides support and resources to students who are former foster youth, have experienced homelessness or are otherwise independent. FAME coordinator Chiquita Whittington said the program provides members with support networks that traditional students would typically receive from their parents.
The complete timeline of Tucker's downfall, from the now-infamous alleged phone call to his contentious firing.
MSU Career Services Network added another notable resource for students looking to bridge the gap into professional careers: the Career Closet.
Reported cases of three relationship violence and sexual misconduct crimes on campus have increased since 2021 and updates to campus safety have increased, the 2023 Security and Fire Safety Report finds.
After an online profile revealed this instructor was teaching under a modified name, students discovered his connection to a Louisiana meth lab.
A sinkhole opened on Service Road near the Recycling Center on Wednesday, though it was filled with asphalt within six hours. The cause of the sudden sinkhole remains unclear, but MSUPD communications said it was an "isolated incident."
MSU’s deans and vice-provosts sent a letter to the Board of Trustees asking that they only consider candidates for the presidency that are approved by the representative search committee. The letter followed a resolution from the faculty senate and comments from Interim President Teresa Woodruff pushing back against comments from a trustee who said the board might select a candidate not supported by the search committee.
Former MSU head coach Mel Tucker is preparing for litigation against the university for the termination of his $95 million contract yesterday, according to a statement released by Tucker’s attorney, Jennifer Belveal, that referred to his firing as "illegal."
Woodruff sat down with The State News to discuss her handling of the Tucker scandal, the leak of his accuser’s name, how she hopes MSU will move forward, and who she hopes will succeed her as the permanent president.
Students and professors weigh in on how online and asynchronous learning best fits into their lives.
At around 7 p.m., the Michigan State University Union was evacuated after steam discharge from the building's upper areas became excessive. MSU Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen said there was no fire, but rather an optical illusion caused by steam, leading many to believe that there was. Olsen said the issue has been resolved and the Union reopened.
At around 4 p.m. today, a fire was reported in the laundry room of West Wilson Hall, causing two fire trucks and cops to appear at the scene. The fire alarm went off and students were evacuated from the building. Associate director for communications for the Residence Education and Housing Services Bethany Balks said no injuries were reported, and that the fire was caused by an overloaded dryer.
Brenda Tracy first accused “someone associated with” Michigan State University’s elected Board of Trustees of leaking her identity.
Michigan State University is hosting four events between September 25 and 29 as part of National Hazing Prevention Week.
MSU football coach Mel Tucker was officially fired by Athletic Director Alan Haller Wednesday amid allegations of sexual harassment from a prominent rape survivor and advocate who was consulting for the team.
A controversial bill that would require Associated Students of MSU representatives to disclose intra-organizational romantic relationships to the Office of the President was a focus of debate at the Sept. 21 general assembly meeting.
The Associated Students of MSU passed bills allowing public comment and requiring the university to disclose additional student fees at their meeting on Sept. 21. The four-hour meeting also included presentations from speakers regarding sustainability and discussions of over 10 bills.
MSU’s Faculty Senate passed a non-binding resolution detailing their requests for the presidential search committee and process. The resolution states the president should have an academic background and be supported by the students and faculty on the search committee.
Michigan State University Head Football Coach Mel Tucker formally responded to the university’s intent to fire him amid sexual harassment allegations Monday, arguing that the university has no right to sever his $95 million contract.
The East Lansing Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 near Coolidge Road and Saginaw Street. Michigan State University Chief of Police Chris Rozman said a university alert was not sent out to students because police did not have credible information that the shooting unfolded near campus.