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MSU administrators file response to ex-business dean’s “desperate” lawsuit

Alex Walters

May 22, 2023

Michigan State University’s top administrators motioned for a complete dismissal of a lawsuit from controversial former business school dean Sanjay Gupta, describing the suit as a “desperate, last-ditch plea for this court to take on the role of super-personnel department.” Gupta’s suit alleges that seven MSU leaders defamed him in a presidential succession plot, with then Provost Teresa Woodruff ousting him for a mandatory reporting failure to best position herself to become the university president.

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MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center team collects 500,000 pounds of materials during move-out

Selma Cogo

May 19, 2023

Each year during the move-out season, MSU’s Surplus Store and Recycling Center team works to collect as much unwanted material from students as they can. In a 48-hour period during this past semester's move-out, 500,000 pounds of materials were gathered from students and 155,000 were diverted from landfills.

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Shooting victims receive posthumous degrees at commencement ceremony

Amalia Medina

May 7, 2023

Arielle Anderson's sister and Alexandria Verner's godmother accepted posthumous degrees on behalf of the students who died in the Feb. 13 shooting on campus.

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Fauci tells MSU doctoral grads to ‘expect the unexpected’

Alex Walters

May 5, 2023

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the nation's COVID-19 response, was met with standing applause from honorees and families at Michigan State University's doctoral degree commencement.

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New MSU course designed for creative expression, personal experiences

PJ Pfeiffer

May 5, 2023

This upcoming fall semester, advertising and public relations instructor Mike Vasas is creating a new course: Mixtape MSU.

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Spring 2023: Semester in Review

Hannah Woehrle

May 3, 2023

Spring 2023 was defined by loss, but it also held many other notable events and changes at MSU. The State News broke down the biggest headlines from this semester.

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MSU’s policy left Pitt in the dark on professor’s past misconduct

Alex Walters  and  Alexandra Ross

May 1, 2023

Students and faculty at Pitt are grappling with their new professor’s past misconduct and a lack of communication from their university, while officials at MSU are reevaluating the system that allowed him to move to Pitt unscathed.

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All hands on deck: Behind-the-scenes of MSU commencement

Vivian Barrett

April 28, 2023

From printing programs to securing speakers to live streaming internationally, it’s all hands on deck for graduation.

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Graduating seniors reflect on growth during college

Amalia Medina

April 28, 2023

“I would (tell my freshman self) I'm proud of them for what they’ve overcome,” Aziz said. “I'm proud that I figured out who I am, who I want to be, and proud that I am so passionate about physical therapy and helping other people. I'm just very proud of myself and how much I’ve grown.”

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Another former patient reports sexual abuse by ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar

Alex Walters

April 27, 2023

Disgraced ex-Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar has been accused of sexual abuse by another former patient, adding to the hundreds of survivors who have shared their stories since the first report in 2016.

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MSU seniors reflect on lasting college friendships

Kyle O'Connor

April 27, 2023

Enrolling at Michigan State University can be a turning point in many people's lives. For many, it can be a place where opportunities open — specifically, opportunities to meet new people that can become lifelong friends.

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An alternative academic path: Graduating transfer students reflect on their time at Michigan State

Alex Faber

April 27, 2023

With graduation just a few weeks away, most seniors will tell you the same thing: Those four years went by a little too quick. Now, shave a year or two off those four and imagine how fast that would fly by. 

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Relationship violence, sexual misconduct workgroup chairs step down

Vivian Barrett

April 27, 2023

Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Expert Advisory Workgroup co-chairs Rebecca Campbell and Andrea Munford are stepping down from their positions. New co-chairs will take over starting May 15.

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MSU student services break down barriers, support students in overcoming graduation obstacles

Thomas Cobb

April 27, 2023

From individualized support and advising to financial aid assistance, MSU’s pathway programs are breaking down barriers and propelling students toward graduation and beyond.

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Students protest Board of Trustees' refusal to release Nassar documents

Amalia Medina

April 25, 2023

“There's still more justice that needs to be served,” protest organizer Charlotte Plotzke said. “Why do you think they're hiding these documents? There is more to the story. And those stories matter. Survivors, their stories matter … and this institution is showing us that they do not believe that, and that is unacceptable.”

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Woodruff, MSU leaders move together to dismiss Gupta lawsuit

Alex Walters

April 25, 2023

Seven of Michigan State University’s top administrators agreed today to file a single motion to dismiss controversial former business school dean Sanjay Gupta’s lawsuit.

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Student plans protest against Board of Trustees following denial of Nassar document release

Julius Patto

April 24, 2023

Communications and music junior Charlotte Plotzke called for students to join the protest at 11 a.m. on April 25 at the Hannah Administration Building to hold the Board of Trustees accountable. 

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MSU Dean of Students resigned after drunken misconduct, records show

Alex Walters

April 24, 2023

His exit was spurred by his “inappropriate behavior” while at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ regional conference in Chicago, Illinois in November of 2022, according to records obtained by The State News, which were initially withheld by MSU.

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MSU breaks ground on future multicultural center

Amalia Medina

April 22, 2023

Construction on the new multicultural center is officially underway after MSU hosted a ground-breaking ceremony on April 21. The $38 million project will be the first free-standing multicultural center on campus after decades of student advocacy. 

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ASMSU elects Vice President of Internal Affairs, Vice President of Student Allocations in final election night

Maddie Dallas

April 21, 2023

Candidates Connor Le and Bhawna Vaswani were elected Vice President of Internal Affairs and Vice President of Student Allocations in the final night of elections for Associated Students of Michigan State University.