Michigan State University board chair Rema Vassar contacted the state’s attorney general to tell her she had the votes to release thousands of long-withheld documents relating to the university’s handling of disgraced ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar.
The board refused the attorney general’s request, with Chair Rema Vassar arguing that releasing the documents could "retraumatize survivors." Advocates for survivors disagree.
Section 18.01 of the Board of Trustees firearms ordinance allows members of the general public with valid gun permits to conceal carry in outdoor public spaces on campus. At an MSU board meeting, Students Against Gun Violence members demanded the policy's revision.
The 7% increase was brought about by rising inflation, according to the proposal.
Devin Woodruff won the Vice President of Academic Affairs role with 25 votes after a run-off election and a re-vote.
“To be frank, I know my chances are very, very low right now," Computer science junior Kaden Cho said. “I've heard all about inclusion from everyone here and that the system that you guys have over here is pretty much built against it. Y'all are disgusting hypocrites.”
Marianne Williamson, who ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020 but dropped out to endorse U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, launched her second campaign in March of 2023. A March poll placed Williamson’s favorability ratings around 8% overall– but among voters under 25 years of age, her approval rose to 18%.
As the current Associated Students of MSU associate vice president of financial operations, Drew Gardner is now moving up to the role of vice president of financial operations.
At 11:20 p.m., it was voted on by the 60th General Assembly of the Associated Students of Michigan State that Hoyumpa is the next student body president.
This contention comes after pre-med junior Zaaki Mandwee attempted to reintroduce a bill that condemned human rights violations being committed against the people of Palestine by the Israeli Defense forces.
It is because of his pain and grief that professor Marco Díaz-Muñoz returned to class. He said he felt lost and he realized that he needed to see his students. He compared them to a wooden board floating in the ocean that he had to hold to stop from drowning.
The board will meet this Friday at 9 a.m. in the Hannah Administration building. Those wishing to make public comments at Friday’s meeting must register online by Wednesday, April 19. Statements to the board before the meeting can be made by emailing trustees@msu.edu.
Social relations and policy senior Shaurya Pandya withdrew from the ASMSU presidential election Tuesday. Pandya said he never intended to complete the race.
This debate discussed a variety of issues affecting MSU’s campus and students, from tighter gun control lobbying to stronger connections between ASMSU officials and the student body.
MSU's entire response will be evaluated, including action by law enforcement, university operations, support and communication.
MSU's department of Student Life and Engagement has put forward its recommendation for dorm and dining rates in the 2023-24 academic year: a 7% increase to keep up with inflation.
The Office of Resource and Support Coordination is a new addition to the university, modeled after similar concepts at different universities that have been through tragic events.
The Office of the Registrar announced fall 2023 classes will start on Monday, Aug. 28. Additionally, spring break, end of classes, final exam dates and commencements for spring 2024 will all take place one week earlier than usual.
Following a change in board leadership and public pressure at a recent meeting, Michigan’s attorney general has renewed her call for long-withheld documents relating to MSU’s handling of Larry Nassar.
Laura Rugless, the second of two finalists for the role of vice president of MSU's Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, shared her short and long-term visions in a presentation Friday morning. She said she hopes to make MSU an impactful civil rights leader.