In October of this year MSU advertising junior Liam Clegg was diagnosed with end stage kidney disease. Since the diagnosis, his family has been determined to find him a living donor.
An ongoing Department of Education investigation puts MSU in an especially uncomfortable position — again defending its Title IX process amid allegations of sexual misconduct by one of its healthcare providers.
Republican Mike Balow and Democrat Rebecca Bahar-Cook will be the newest members of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees after a narrow election.
Though representatives from the Higher Learning Commission decide whether to renew MSU’s accreditation every ten years, recent turmoil within MSU’s Board of Trustees has raised additional concerns for its current review.
Michigan State University has placed the Beta Zeta chapter of the Theta Chi fraternity on interim suspension in connection to an alleged act of hazing, MSU spokesperson Mark Bullion confirmed Wednesday.
Over two weeks since polls closed on Election Day, the second winner in the Michigan State University Board of Trustees race is still unclear. The Board of Canvassers will officially certify votes at later this week Friday, a Secretary of State spokesperson said.
The only student-led living-learning community, La Casa, is set to open in fall 2025 for students interested in Spanish. This LLC is led by four student co-chairs who are working to open La Casa in Shaw Hall for students with varying levels of Spanish proficiency to find community and learning support.
Michigan State University is investigating an alleged act of hazing at the Beta Zeta chapter of the Theta Chi fraternity after a video circulated online.
Behavioral neuroscience professor Alexa Veenema wrote to students after the election that it was "unbelievable" that "so many Americans are so utterly naïve and would fall for this and support misogyny, racism, xenophobia, hate and violence." Students argue this violated MSU policies.
Jose Luis Mendoza-Cortes, a self-described "renaissance scientist" at MSU, blends multiple scientific disciplines — physics, chemistry, engineering and mathematics — to address pressing challenges such as sustainable energy, climate change and nuclear waste management.
Dr. Clifton R. Wharton Jr, MSU’s first Black president and a community leader and pioneer, has died at the age of 98. During his tenure, Wharton maintained the quality of MSU’s academic programs and was known for his commitment to educating people who are economically disadvantaged.
Students, faculty and staff gathered on Friday afternoon as part of Native American Heritage Month to discuss how to make MSU more responsive to the needs of Indigenous students and faculty. They discussed current grievances with administration and how to move forward.
The Associated Students of Michigan State University held their general assembly meeting Thursday night, where Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko gave a presentation on student success initiatives and representatives passed bills pertaining to advocacy and allocations of funds.
Michigan State University swore in its new Chief of Police and Executive Director of Public Safety, Mike Yankowski, Thursday afternoon. Yankowski was previously MSU's associate director of ethics and compliance, and the Lansing chief of police before that.
With several buildings under construction and more in planning, Michigan State University is losing its green spaces. IM West is currently under consideration for a potential demolition and campus planner Brandon List hopes to bring more green spaces to campus.
Former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Paula Scanlan spoke to a small audience at Michigan State University on Tuesday evening, delivering a critique of transgender athletes' presence in women's sports and college campus's acceptance of transgender people. Outside the event, several transgender students and allies gathered for a "trans-awareness picnic" meant to inspire a sense of community and solidarity.
An MSU student has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, prompting swift action from the university and local health officials. While the risk of transmission is minimal, students are urged to stay vigilant and consider vaccination to protect against this rare but serious disease.
MSU faculty have the difficult task of addressing an election that has distressed some students without ostracizing those who feel differently. Some have chosen to keep their personal political beliefs to themselves. Others have been vocal about how the election has affected them, a choice that university administrators say should be exercised with caution.
Roughly 20,000 votes were miscounted in the Michigan State University Board of Trustees race — an error that was later resolved but, before discovered, could have altered who won the second open seat.
MSU administration is considering merging two humanities-focused colleges. Students are wary of such a move, but administrators say they don't need to be.