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Faculty asked to move 75% of courses at least partially online
Campus will technically be open, but only a quarter of classes will be held completely in-person.
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Greek life raising support, money for Black Lives Matter
In raising money and support for various organizations and causes related to the Black Lives Matter movement, many of those who have gone Greek are dedicated to using their platforms to enact change across the nation.
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'Equity over equality': MSU students and alumni march, demanding university to represent their community
The event was organized by current MSU students and alumni, all of whom were minorities, who saw MSU’s campus as a diverse community but with no support for these diverse groups. Their demands were to make MSU what it says it is: inclusive and united.
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Hundreds of MSU professors, GEU call to remove VP of research Stephen Hsu
Hsu has been an outspoken advocate for eugenics or discouraging reproduction from those with genetic defects and disabilities with the intent of improving the quality of the human species.
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Michigan State begins implementing online and in-person instruction schedules
MSU began implementing changes to courses to fit its planned hybrid instruction.
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MSU Honors College recommends interim dean
Matthew Zierler will be begininng this role during the COVID-19 pandemic and while the university plans to transition back from the online instruction of the spring semester to hybrid, in-person instruction on campus.
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MSU Library receives its largest donation in history
MSU Libraries received its biggest donation in history: $5 million given by research scientist Keelung Hong.
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Michigan State expands health system partnership, intends research institute, cancer program
The non-binding letter of intent was signed following months of discussion.
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Hundreds of MSU employees on furlough, more anticipated before summer's end
The university anticipates to furlough 600 to 700 employees by the end of the summer
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MSU health care colleges invest in visualization table to improve clinical learning
Currently, MSU has only purchased one Sectra Table but could purchase more.
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MSU students share thoughts, concerns about Michigan reopening amid COVID-19
“Before you decide that the virus isn't a problem, research it,” MSU junior Annie Kidder said. “See what health officials are saying and not just what other people are telling you.”
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Michigan State's incoming freshmen to attend online New Student Orientation
Each module in the virtual NSO will take about an hour to complete.
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How MSU's reopening plans compare to other Michigan universities
Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan are the closest comparisons.
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A look into what led a tenured math professor to be fired by Michigan State
Selman Akbulut alleged years of discrimination, he was found in violation of university teaching policies
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'We're Next': East Lansing peaceful protest aims to provoke community action, change
"We just want equality. We want accountability, and we want transparency ... and it's so good that the community has come together to show us support," East Lansing resident Farhan Sheikh-Omar said.
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Michigan State students, administration, athletics react to national unrest
Students react largely in support of national unrest.
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Stanley hosts reopening webinar for returning MSU students
Many details of the return to campus are still being decided.
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College of Music, West Michigan Piano partner to deliver pianos to students
Eight students were given pianos to continue their studies in a partnership between MSU's College of Music and West Michigan Piano.
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Michigan AFL-CIO endorses one of two MSU trustees seeking reelection
These endorsements represent the collective support of over 50 affiliate unions.
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Survey results: 79% of students comfortable returning to campus with social distancing
90% of respondents said they would return to campus in the fall with social distancing guidelines in place for in-person instruction, but only 79% of students said they would feel comfortable doing so.