“If people want to get things that are going to make their community feel more like a community again, then we are 100% here for that and wanting to help in any way we can,” Kovach said.
Former MSUPD HR administrator Crystal Perry's lawsuit against MSU argues that her supervisors retaliated against her after she filed racial discrimination complaints to the Office of Institutional Equity. “More than anything, (Perry) truly wants the MSU police department to be a fair and equitable workplace,” her attorney said.
"The bottom line for us is that we just want everybody to know that we're here for you," Assistant provost and executive director Alexis Travis said. "We have an array of services and are committed to listening and continuing to meet the needs of Spartans now and also in the future.”
Through emergency alerts and social media updates, here's how MSU communicated to the community and combatted misinformation on the night of Feb. 13.
Flowers from the memorials will be used in mulch for a memorial tree outside of Berkey Hall. Other items will be preserved in MSU Archives and the MSU Museum.
In a letter justifying her decision, interim president Teresa Woodruff described a “constellation of factors” that led to the removal of the controversial former business school dean. “We work in an environment of heightened public scrutiny of the seriousness with which we carry out these responsibilities,” Woodruff said in the letter.
Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner will be awarded honorary bachelor's degrees by MSU.
Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine dean Birgit Puschner resigned, citing the university’s mishandling of sexual misconduct investigations.
Starting March 13, buildings that will be affected by this new policy are the same buildings currently locked from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Most buildings on campus follow this rule.
As commencement season approaches at MSU, soon-to-be graduates are tasked with navigating the whirlwind of deadlines and requirements. Here's a guide to everything you need to know about college graduation.
A Michigan State University research study is expanding the field of eating disorder research as it became the first to look into the associations between socioeconomic disadvantage and disordered eating in boys.
A former HR administrator alleges a culture of racism inside MSU’s independent police force and apathy from the department's leadership. She said this lawsuit is her last option to hold MSUPD accountable.
Deputy spokesperson Dan Olsen said the widespread protection of the individuals who have already been vaccinated, plus new boosters and treatment options, eliminated the need for a campus-wide mandate.
After playing MSU Shadows, the Beaumont Tower bells rang eight times for the victims of the mass shooting. Minutes later, at 8:18 p.m., the entire tower lit up green.
Although no one can possess a gun inside of a university-owned building or entertainment venue, members of the general public who have a valid permit are allowed to conceal carry in outdoor public spaces.
Michigan State University’s controversial former business school dean Sanjay Gupta has sued many of MSU’s current and former top officials for allegedly defaming him in a presidential succession plot.
Following Monday's mass shooting, students returned to a somber campus. While professors are offering accommodations, this week of classes left classrooms empty and quiet. “I still hear laughing, but it stands out more,” political science-prelaw sophomore Alex Chalom said.
In an interview with The State News, Woodruff opened up about her thoughts on campus security and student advocacy, thoughts on MSU’s return to in-person activities, as well as her processing of the shooting.
The State News offers our sincerest condolences and the most comfort that we can provide during this difficult time to those most affected, including the loved ones of Brian, Alexandria and Arielle.
Following the shooting that took place in the Union on Feb. 13, the Union has been closed indefinitely, displacing the many students workers who worked at Spartan Spirit Shop, the Sparty's Cafe and the Roost, the Union's cafeteria.