ASMSU makes changes to several programs, cancels Safe Ride

ASMSU altered most of their services for the fall semester due to COVID-19 and online classes.

Spartan Remix faces challenge online, organizations feeling disconnect

“Safety is the most important thing, in the summer we were debating having it online or having it in-person, ultimately we made the call to have it online because that was the safest option,” student director Jay Gooden said. “If I have to sacrifice attendance a little to keep people safe, that’s what we have to do.”

Q&A with Vice President of Auxiliary Enterprises Vennie Gore

Gore sits down with The State News to discuss COVID-19 relief, mental health initiatives for students and much more.

What's happening at University of Michigan

"Reclaim MSU advocates for shared governance, in which students, faculty, and staff are involved in university decision making at the highest levels," ReclaimMSU said in a statement. "The GEO strike at the University of Michigan illustrates what happens when administrators make decisions alone, without shared governance and without fully engaging all stakeholders. This action also demonstrates the moral power and organizational strength of the GEO. We stand in solidarity with them and applaud their courage."

Building named after KKK member changed, Melissa Woo appointed as EVP for Administration

“I recognize the unfortunate impact on the Nisbet family but our decision is not about Mr. Nisbet’s family or even his contributions to educational, public or corporate life in Michigan," MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said. "Instead, it’s about acknowledging that the KKK has been involved in extreme racism and horrific violence towards Black Americans.” 

Students, faculty urged to participate in COVID-19 early detection program following spike in cases

“Students just need to know this is what’s happening right now,” Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said. “You are setting the stage for not returning to face-to-face learning, not having an enjoyable basketball season, all of these things that you can count on in your college experience are not going to happen.”

4th and last chief diversity officer finalist holds virtual forum

“The broad goals that I think would be areas that should receive keen focus are ... to support the retention and promote the success of members of underrepresented groups; to enhance the overall living, learning and working experience of members of the Spartan community; and to booster outreach engagement in economic development throughout the state of Michigan and beyond," Jabbar Bennett said. 

Michigan State's final chief diversity officer finalist announced

Bennett currently works as the associate provost, inclusion and chief diversity officer at Northwestern university. Before that he was the associate dean, recruiting and professional development at Brown University’s graduate school. 

MSU fraternities and sororities adjust to COVID-19 as recruitment begins

 “I think it's went well, I've done this in-person and there's obviously been less people joining, but I was surprised by the amount, I thought it'd be less,” Psi Upsilon member Matthew Hankey said. 

ASMSU members sworn in, pass one bill in first fall meeting

ASMSU passed a bill approving their new director of IT Nichole Dastmalchi and director of marketing Spencer Horan. 

MSU Vice President of Student Affairs Denise Maybank accepts new role at CUNY

The Michigan State student affairs department may be getting makeover after Maybank's departure.

3rd Chief Diversity Officer finalist James Page Jr. holds virtual open forum

“The chief diversity officer has to hold himself, herself or theyself to a standard where they are creating the same level of expectation as every other chief leader in the organization," Page said.

124 MSU students and 2 MSU employees test positive for COVID-19

This week of results is the highest number of positive cases among students since the week of July 27, according to the website.

Students react to MSU Dairy Store and Plant pausing operations

 Director of Communications and Marketing for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Eileen Gianiodis said this decision comes as a result of business and economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With MSU moving to remote learning for the fall, Gianiodis said they realized sales would only continue to decline.  

Michigan State to remove name from building for connections to KKK

The motion will be voted on at next week's Board of Trustees meeting. 

History: How Michigan State lost the College of Urban Development

Michigan State University is planning to create a stand-alone multicultural building. Though, this isn't the first time the university has went through this process.

Sparticipation goes virtual: Organizations face technical difficulties, low turnout

Low turnout, technical problems and thankfulness for the event define 2020's virtual Sparticipation.

Chief diversity officer finalist DeBrenna Agbenyiga holds virtual open forum

The third CDO finalist — DeBrenna LaFa Agbenyiga — wants the education to go beyond the campus, and for the MSU community to take it with them when they leave. 

MSU Dairy Store to pause operations until further notice

New water treatment plant operational, quality may not improve for 2 years

IPF switched their water supply to the new water treatment plant and tower Wednesday. Although, it may take up to two years for a noticeable change in water quality to occur.