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MSU Board of Trustees to hold private forum Thursday

A first of its kind forum between the Michigan State University Board of Trustees and various students, faculty and alumni will be held this Thursday. The forum was birthed after a vote by the board last December to reduce the number of meetings per year from six to five, and instead explore alternative informal ways for university administration to address issues facing the public.

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Trump fires MSU professor from Federal Reserve Board in first of its kind removal

After facing allegations of mortgage fraud, President Donald Trump has fired MSU professor Lisa Cook from her position as governor on the Federal Reserve Board effective immediately. The removal marks the first time a president has fired a governor from the board, sparking concerns over maintaining the separation of the independent central bank and the executive branch of government. 

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MSU student climbs Mount Kilimanjaro while on education abroad in Tanzania

This summer, environmental engineering sophomore Lily Connor traveled to Tanzania with the Designing Technology Solutions in Africa education abroad program to teach local schoolchildren how to code and use computers. While she was there, she had an urge she could not shake. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity she knew she didn’t want to pass up: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. 

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Welcome week at MSU: Here’s what to know

The first day of classes may signal the end of move-in week, but Fall Welcome at Michigan State University continues with a full lineup of events designed to keep the energy high and help Spartans find their place. From music and food to career resources and athletic matchups, welcome week offers something for everyone.

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Anti-hazing law contested in 2021 MSU fraternity hazing death case

After facing criminal charges under Michigan's anti-hazing law, Ethan Cao's lawyers argue the charges are unconstitutional, citing a lack of sufficient evidence. The appeal will affect whether or not the prosecutor’s office continues to charge others as involved in Phat Nguyen's death, and going forward, how they prosecute hazing charges should another incident arise on campus.