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Michigan State names new vice president of University Advancement
Marti Heil will return to MSU as the new vice president for University Advancement on Oct. 3.
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The Kawasaki Kids Foundation puts on annual 5K run on campus
The Kawasaki Kids Foundation put on their annual "Kickin’ Kawasaki 5K" event outside of the MSU Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 8. The event is put on to raise awareness and fund research for Kawasaki Disease.
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MSU awarded $3 million grant from National Science Foundation for STEM education
An MSU professor was awarded a $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to enhance STEM graduate education, according to a university press release.
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Solidarity wall for survivors of sexual abuse brought to MSU's campus
In light of ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar and attention surrounding the university's handling of reports against him, there have been many forms of activism on campus. Cravefest, a group on campus, set up a "solidarity wall" so students can write encouraging messages to survivors of sexual abuse.
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MSU receives largest single-donor gift in university history
MSU received its largest gift from a single-donor in the history of the university during an event at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams on Thursday.
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Kerry Perry resigns as CEO of USA Gymnastics
Kerry Perry officially resigned from her position as president and CEO of USA Gymnastics on Tuesday, Sept. 4. According to a letter from the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors, her resignation is effective immediately and the organization is in the process of searching for an interim CEO.
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ASMSU president discusses student voice on campus, outlines plans for academic year
ASMSU President Katherine Rifiotis was the first student speaker at the annual MSU Academic Welcome event in over 15 years and is the only undergraduate student on the presidential search committee. She talks about giving students a voice on campus and about the organization's initiatives for the 2018-19 academic year.
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Writers and survivors react to rewritten alumni magazine
Interim President John Engler scrapped the original MSU alumni magazine. It leaked. Read how writers and survivors reacted.
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More than 100 new Nassar survivors come forward, upcoming deadline to file claims
More than 100 survivors of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse have recently come forward. According to a press release, the deadline for "new" Nassar survivors to file claims for compensation from the MSU Healing Assistance Fund is Sept. 10.
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Engler selects new chief of staff
Michael Zeig, director of planning for Michigan State’s Office of Planning and Budgets, has been selected by MSU Interim President John Engler to be his new chief of staff.
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FBI response to claims of Nassar's abuse investigated by Department of Justice
An investigation was launched by the U.S. Department of Justice into the FBI's response and handling of sexual abuse allegations against ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, according to a report done by the Wall Street Journal. The investigation is looking into the delay in the FBI's response to gymnast claims about Nassar's abuse.
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Survivors speak out, trustees discuss reform at board meeting
At the first Board of Trustees meeting of the 2018-19 academic year, Nassar survivors, the administration and other members of the MSU community discussed reform and how to move forward.
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ASMSU holds first meeting of the 2018-19 school year
The Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, had their first meeting of the academic year on Thursday. Here are some takeaways from the meeting.
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Michigan State board approves health organization, construction projects
Here are three takeaways from Friday's Board of Trustees meeting.
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Klages arrives in court, arraigned on two charges
Klages turned herself in to authorities at Veterans Memorial Courthouse in Lansing Thursday morning.
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First Board of Trustees meeting of the 2018-19 academic year to be held Friday
The first MSU Board of Trustees meeting of the academic year will be on Friday at 8 a.m. at the Hannah Administration Building. At the meeting, the board will discuss the formation of a new MSU health care organization, recommend new construction projects and more.
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Sparticipation 2018 brings hundreds of student groups to Cherry Lane Field
MSU students attended Sparticipation on Tuesday, where hundreds of student groups and organizations set up at the Cherry Lane Field.
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What you missed from the Michigan State administration this summer
Although the majority of students were away from campus this summer, things involving the MSU administration didn't stop happening. Here's what you might have missed over the past few months.
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ASMSU brings new student body president, new initiatives to 2018-19 year
In the 2018-19 school year, ASMSU will be experiencing some changes in leadership and initiating some goals.
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Former MSU alumni director violated university policy, investigation says
Scott Westerman, former associate vice president for alumni relations and executive vice president of the MSU Alumni Association, violated university policy, according to a university investigation.