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MSU Developmental Speech Lab uses virtual reality to research stuttering

Anish Topiwala

August 11, 2024

Approximately five to ten percent of children will stutter for some period of time in their life, with 75% eventually recovering and the other 25% persisting, leading to a potentially lifelong communicative disorder, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders. Michigan State University’s Developmental Speech Lab is using virtual reality to understand why.

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Court rejects Kleinjans' reinstatement with MSU Extension

Hannah Locke

August 11, 2024

Former MSU Extension instructor and current Ottawa County commissioner Christian Kleinjans is suing three MSU Extension directors, alleging that his first amendment rights to free speech and association were violated when he was terminated from his job at MSU Extension following his victory in an Ottawa County commission recall election.

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The State News wins FOIA lawsuit against MSU

Theo Scheer

August 9, 2024

Michigan State University’s student-led newspaper has won its lawsuit against MSU, which argued the university had unfairly redacted the names of individuals mentioned in public records. 

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MSU Department of Management chair, former chair accused of discrimination in lawsuit

Theo Scheer

August 9, 2024

A former professor in Michigan State University’s Department of Management says the department chair and his predecessor racially discriminated against her for years.

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MSU Vet Med professor files discrimination lawsuit against university

Anish Topiwala

August 5, 2024

A MSU professor recently filed a lawsuit against the university and several other individuals, claiming discrimination when he was removed as a head of the department. 

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Eaton county judge sues Lansing hospitals, MSU medical staff, for medical malpractice in 2014 pregnancy

Theo Scheer

August 3, 2024

An Eaton County judge is suing Lansing hospitals and medical workers affiliated with Michigan State University, claiming she received “negligent care” during the birth of her daughter in 2014.

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MSU President Guskiewicz shares updates on renovations for spaces at Berkey Hall, MSU Union

Liam Clymer

August 1, 2024

Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz sent an email to students and staff this afternoon providing updates on plans for spaces at Berkey Hall and the MSU Union.

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Ex-football coach Mel Tucker sues MSU

Theo Scheer

August 1, 2024

Former football coach Mel Tucker is suing Michigan State University, claiming university officials improperly decided to fire him to protect their own reputations, avoid paying the $80 million remaining in his ten year contract, and because Tucker is Black.

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MSU defends investments at meetings with reporters, students and faculty

Theo Scheer

August 1, 2024

Michigan State University officials doubled down on its endowment at a meeting with reporters Wednesday, amidst continued calls to divest from Israel from student and faculty groups.

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MSU DPPS conducts test of university's emergency alert system

Demonte Thomas

July 31, 2024

The Michigan State University Department of Public Safety and Police conducted a test of the university's alert system Wednesday morning, one month after upgrades were made to the system.

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MSU Extension on rocky road to unionization

Theo Scheer

July 27, 2024

Michigan State University Extension employees say they are facing difficulties as they seek recognition for their newly-announced union.

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What's happening with MSU's Board of Trustees? A timeline of the past year

Theo Scheer

July 26, 2024

Here’s a timeline of everything that brought the board to the fragile position it’s in today.

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An MSU professor’s involvement in Project 2025 is turning heads

Theo Scheer

July 24, 2024

An MSU law professor wrote a chapter of Project 2025, the controversial roadmap for conservative takeover of the government if a Republican is elected president this November. Some students aren't happy.

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Vigil remembering MSU grad and July 4 shooting victim held on campus

Alana Lundgaard

July 13, 2024

A vigil was held for Jordan Thornhill, a former MSU student who graduated this spring, Friday at the rock on Farm Lane.

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MSU Financial Aid to offer support after FASFA delays

Demonte Thomas

July 11, 2024

MSU officials are providing information about the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to delay schools sending financial aid corrections before the Fall semester starts, a decision that now puts many students’ financial aid in jeopardy of not being applied in time.

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MSU's first observatory excavated by campus archaeology program

Anish Topiwala

July 10, 2024

MSU’s first observatory, built by students, became the subject of the MSU Campus Archaeology Program’s 2024 field school, with students working to excavate parts of the building’s foundation.

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MSU pays $25,000 to former student partially blinded by fireworks at Izzone campout

Theo Scheer

July 9, 2024

Adam Russell says he was attending an Izzone Campout in October 2021 when a fireworks show left him partially blinded.

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Four minors charged in MSU library hate crime

Theo Scheer

July 5, 2024

Four minors have been charged with two counts of aggravated assault each in connection to a hate crime that occurred at the Michigan State University library in April, according to the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office.

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MSU board approves new deans, renovations, endowment funds

Theo Scheer

June 28, 2024

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved the appointment of several deans and interim deans, expansions to a chip testing facility and renovations to the Spartan Stadium, among other things, at their meeting this morning in Flint.

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Trustees delay vote on shortening public comment at board meetings

Theo Scheer

June 28, 2024

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees have postponed a controversial vote to shorten the time allowed for public comments at their meetings.