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MSU establishes program to foster women leaders in business

Lauren Coin

January 29, 2024

Michigan State University recently established a new program to accelerate more women in business into leadership roles post-graduation. Created thanks to the donation of MSU alum Priya Balasubramaniam, the Dashney Women’s Leadership Accelerator will offer one-on-one mentorship, workshops and other specialized opportunities for a select group of women every year in the Broad College of Business.

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Construction on MSU campus results in bus detours, difficulties in transportation

Willow Symonds

January 25, 2024

Many students use buses when traveling to class, but this semester, some students find navigating the new bus routes to be a bumpy ride. Road work on Farm Lane Bridge has affected nine bus routes since December and will last until late June.

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Reimbursement for mental health services used in wake of MSU mass shooting now available

Owen McCarthy

January 25, 2024

Michigan State University announced Thursday that students, staff, faculty and first responders can now apply for reimbursements for mental health services used in the wake of the Feb. 13, 2023 mass shooting. 

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APASO urges MSU board, university officials to address racism and harassment on campus

Demonte Thomas

January 23, 2024

"We do not subscribe to the institutional racism that has impacted the student body," the Asian Pacific American Student Organization's statement said. "Such grievances are unacceptable and students in the MSU community deserve to feel safe and supported."

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Union of Tenure Stream Faculty skeptical of delays in unionization process, profile of law firm representing MSU

Owen McCarthy

January 23, 2024

The Union of Tenure Stream Faculty, or UTSF, first launched its campaign on Nov. 1 in hopes of giving professors more power in administrative decision making. Now, having requested formal recognition from MSU’s Board of Trustees after gaining the majority support needed among tenure-track faculty, UTSF is awaiting the finalization of the negotiations. 

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MSU instructors navigate return to Berkey Hall despite lack of administrative guidance

Owen McCarthy

January 20, 2024

Since the Jan. 8 reopening of Berkey Hall, one of the sites of the February mass shooting that killed three people and injured five at Michigan State University, students enrolled in classes in the building have had varying levels of comfort, with some requesting accommodations. The university has largely passed off that responsibility to the individual instructors of the classes. 

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MSU issued nearly 100,000 parking tickets in 2023

Hannah Holycross

January 19, 2024

MSU’s Department of Police and Public safety– or MSUDPS– issued 97,585 parking citations in 2023, bringing in $1,375,686,62 to the university. The MSU Board of Trustees approved to raise parking violation fines early this summer yet this did not deter students from committing violations. 

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Day of service, remembrance gathering planned for one-year anniversary of MSU shooting

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

January 19, 2024

MSU announced its plans for the one-year anniversary of the Feb.13 shooting Friday morning. Plans for the day include a day of service, a remembrance event in the evening, and "reflective spaces" to be set up around campus.

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MSU unveils Alienware Esports Lounge for student learning, connection

Lauren Coin

January 18, 2024

The newest addition to the Communication Arts and Sciences building, the Alienware Esports Lounge, was unveiled at a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Wednesday. The lounge, made in partnership with Dell Technologies, is the university’s first ever dedicated esports space.

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‘Lack of trust': officers, agencies refused to participate in outside review of MSU shooting response

Theo Scheer

January 17, 2024

Law enforcement officers and federal agencies refused to participate in a review of Michigan State University’s response to their February mass shooting, according to a draft of the review, which called their “lack of trust” and decision to do so “unfortunate.” The finding, among others, was not included in the final copy of the review.

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MSU launches survey to assess community health and well-being

Owen McCarthy

January 16, 2024

Michigan State University is encouraging students, faculty and staff to take an anonymous survey in order to help the department of University Health and Wellbeing, or UHW, set priorities and allocate resources immediately and over the next five years, Interim Senior Communications Manager for UHW Donna Hondorp said in a statement. 

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MSU community honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at annual commemorative march

Demonte Thomas

January 15, 2024

Members of the MSU community gathered for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March to honor the civil rights leader's legacy on Monday morning.

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Mel Tucker denied appeal of MSU sexual harassment investigation

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

January 11, 2024

Former MSU head football coach Mel Tucker has been denied his appeal of the university’s findings that he sexually harassed and exploited rape survivor and advocate Brenda Tracy, officially ending the university's year-long sexual harassment investigation of Tucker. 

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How MSU's nearly-forgotten first Black marching band member left a legacy

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

January 11, 2024

Enrolled at MSU from 1912 to 1916, Everett C. Yates was the first Black member of the MSU marching band and orchestra. Until the 21st century, however, very little was known about Yates' time at MSU or his life post-graduation.

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Starbucks in MSU Library opens after months of delay

Demonte Thomas

January 10, 2024

The Starbucks in MSU’s Main Library opened its doors to the public this week. The much-awaited opening of the coffee shop comes months after the delay of its original opening date. 

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Four MSU stories you missed over break

Owen McCarthy

January 9, 2024

The holiday break is an excellent opportunity to unwind and unplug from the real world. But as our much needed period of rest comes to a close and we settle back into life in East Lansing, here are four pieces of MSU news to catch you up on what you missed over break. 

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'Healing at our pace': MSU students protest reopening of Berkey Hall

Owen McCarthy

January 8, 2024

Students gathered outside the Hannah Administration Building on Monday to protest the reopening of Berkey Hall, one of the sites of the Feb. campus shooting that killed three and injured five. Monday marked the first day that classes have been held in the building since the shooting, which occurred nearly a year ago.

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Investigation fails to find source of leak of Brenda Tracy’s name, but one MSU trustee didn’t cooperate

Amalia Medina

December 29, 2023

An external investigation was unable to identify anyone at MSU who leaked the identity of Brenda Tracy, the rape survivor and advocate who accused then-football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment. 

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With over 54% approval, tenure stream faculty union requests formal recognition

Theo Scheer

December 28, 2023

NiCole Buchanan, a member of the organizing committee for the union of tenure stream faculty, said that “well over 54%” of the group have signed authorization cards indicating they want to join the union.

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Students gather to demonstrate after MSU board meeting is moved online

Theo Scheer

December 15, 2023

Students and survivors gathered to protest the MSU Board of Trustees meeting. Though the meeting was online, they were joined by trustee Dennis Denno and trustee Rema Vassar.