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MSU trustee, search committee chair touted influence over new president
In a recorded meeting, trustee Denno said the new president “knows who helped bring him here."
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MSU won’t release Nassar documents to public until AG investigation ends
The university argues that the records — which were released to Michigan’s attorney general in December — are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act because they fall under an exemption covering “records compiled for law enforcement purposes.”
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MSU trustee Denno asked administrators for array of favors
For months, a trustee requested personal favors from MSU's top administrators. The new president says that stops under him.
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ASMSU elects new president, vice president for finance and operations, and vice president for academic affairs
History and political science junior Connor Le was elected to be the next president of the Associated Students of Michigan State University by the general assembly.
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MSU board to vote on rate increases for housing, dining plans
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees will consider a 6.89% increase in rates for residence halls and dining plans at its meeting Friday. The change is recommended by the university's department of Student Life and Engagement, which says an increase is needed to keep up with rising inflation and residence hall renovations.
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MSU student arrested after flipping table, striking two students
An MSU student was arrested Thursday afternoon after flipping over a table and striking two students belonging to a conservative student organization in Brody Hall, according to MSU Police and Public Safety Spokesperson Dana Whyte.
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After shooting, MSU promised safety. It delivered surveillance
An AI-powered campus surveillance system is set to change the way MSU polices students. Experts and activists worry the software’s questionable benefits aren’t worth losing privacy and civil liberties.
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Students call for security cameras, increased MSU safety measures after IM East larcenies
In the fall semester of 2023, 202 cases of larceny, or "property crimes," have been reported at Michigan State University. Throughout the months of January, February and March alone, there were seven reported cases of larceny at MSU's IM East Fitness Center this year, according to MSU Police Department Spokesperson Dana Whyte.
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MSU DEI report shows increase in student of color population, fails to top old numbers in some areas
The MSU office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion released its annual diversity, equity, and inclusion report for the 2023-24 academic year last week. The report shows that while the undergraduate student of color population has increased overall in the last decade, some groups have decreased in number in the last two decades.
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MSU to hold third annual blood drive showdown against U of M
On Thursday, April 4, University Blood Initiative's MSU and U of M chapters will go head-to-head in the third annual Battle of the Mitten Blood Drive Showdown. Spartans can help the community, and beat Michigan, by donating at the West Holmes Lobby between 12:30 and 6:15 p.m.
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Scooters keep ending up in the Red Cedar River, but they're staying on campus
The Red Cedar River has a scooter problem. Because the river is a natural habitat for wildlife like fish and waterfowl, and because lithium batteries in the scooters can leak and enter the water, there has been rising concern regarding the health of the river.
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MSU NAACP holds town hall with university officials, Vassar vows to continue advocating for students
The MSU chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held a town hall meeting to discuss the resignation of trustee Rema Vassar as board chair, racially charged incidents on campus and a lack of transparency from higher administration.
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MSU University Council votes to support removal of trustees Vassar, Denno by governor
Michigan State University’s University Council, a representative body including faculty, staff, administrators and students, voted today to support the removal of trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno by the governor.
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New active violence incident training video released by MSU Police and Public Safety
MSU Department of Police and Public Safety released an active violence incident awareness training video March 25th. The training emphasized the run-hide-fight response model, what to expect from officers when responding to an active violence incident, as well as reporting concerning or threatening behavior to the MSU Care and Intervention Team.
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MSU honors women’s history through West Circle namesakes
The West Circle residence halls are named after six women who were influential during the early days of the university: Louise H. Campbell, Maude Gilchrist, Linda Landon, Mary Mayo, Sarah Langdon Williams and Elida Yakeley.
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MSU Black Students' Alliance supports trustees Vassar and Denno, says firm's findings are 'demeaning'
The Black Students' Alliance of MSU released a statement in support of trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno after an investigation's findings led to Vassar's resignation as board chair and their referral to the governor for possible removal earlier this month.
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MSU settles racial discrimination, harassment lawsuit with former police employee
Michigan State University has settled a lawsuit with Crystal Perry, a former HR administrator at MSU Department of Police and Public Safety, for $25,000. Perry filed a lawsuit in February 2023 alleging rampant racial discrimination and harassment during her time working in the department.
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Ex-board chair Vassar rebukes investigation’s findings of misconduct, says evidence was ‘profoundly flawed,’ investigators were biased
Vassar’s argument — which was made in a 22 page report authored by her attorneys — is that the investigation was conducted without due process for her, the subsequent report lacked “essential” information, and that the recommendations the firm made based on its work are “unsupported and profoundly flawed.”
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MSU Graduate Employees Union rallies for affordable healthcare, free vision and dental care
Members and supporters of the MSU Graduate Employees Union rallied outside the Olin Health Center to show support for a submitted proposal to expand healthcare coverage for graduate employees. The proposal would expand coverage to include employee's dependents and make dental and vision care free.
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Accreditation trouble forcing MSU to prevent board misconduct
An ongoing review of Michigan State University’s accreditation is pressing the school to prove it’s making real efforts to stomp out the board interference and donor influence that has brought so much scandal in recent years.