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2020 graduates to receive in-person commencement this fall
This September, Michigan State University honors all 2020 graduates by holding an in-person commencement.
FOOTBALL
Former MSU football staffer's appeal dismissed in case against Dantonio
Former MSU football staffer Curtis Blackwell II sued former football Head Coach Mark Dantonio, former MSU President Lou Anna Simon and former MSU Athletic Director Mark Hollis in claiming violation of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.
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Former MSU Board of Trustees nominee named new MPLP co-director
“I’m super excited for this opportunity to really impart my knowledge in the next generation of leaders in our state that go through the (Michigan Political Leadership) program,” Schuitmaker said.
SPORTS
3 MSU swimmers and divers received Academic All-American honors
The award is given annually to student-athletes that maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher and received an invite for the national championship meet for their respective competition. Ling was named to the First-Team while Szara and Nitkiewicz were honorable mentions.
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MSU community reacts to university decision against mandatory COVID-19 vaccines
"It is important that we respect each other’s decisions and understand why some are unwilling to get vaccinated,” marketing junior Natalie Falotico said. “It’s important that we are all kind to each other and willing to understand each other’s decisions. We all need to be safe but we all also need to be understanding of each other’s beliefs and value our differences.”
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MSU's LBGT Resource Center renamed to the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center
The name was changed to better represent LGBTQ+ students at the university. According to the website, some of the challenges posed by the old name were its lack of inclusivity and use of the outdated acronym.
MICHIGAN
ELPD announces new community outreach program 'Coffee with the Chief'
The series will include three informal meetings at various locations in East Lansing between Johnson and members of the public. The chats will have a quick update on what East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, is doing.
NEWS
National Parents Union in support of the CROWN act, call to protect students from hair discrimination
“Why must it (Black hair) conform to European standards of beauty? Why is that the marker of beauty?” Northeast delegate of National Parents Union Vivett Dukes said.
MICHIGAN
Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages released early from probation
Former Michigan State women's gymnastic coach Kathie Klages probation lifted months early.
MSU
3 deaths linked to possible overdose in East Lansing over the past 2 months
Michigan State and the greater Lansing area have an extensive list of resources for anyone, student or not, who may be struggling with drug or alcohol abuse.
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ASMSU passes bill calling for free period products in all on-campus restrooms
On Thursday, June 24, the ASMSU passed a bill calling on MSU administration to provide free menstrual hygiene products in all on-campus restrooms.
MICHIGAN
The US can vaccinate its population twice, while poor countries wait for vaccine
Director and Associate Professor in the Michigan State University Center for Bioethics & Social Justice Sean Valles said the possibility of preordering vaccines was going to create an inequitable system.
MSU
'You can't erase us': Students stand in support of DEI training
MSU’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training is an online program that educates students on proper ways to communicate and interact with people of different cultures, sexual orientations, disabilities and other marginalized groups.
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We want to hear from you: What do you think about MSU deciding not to require COVID-19 vaccines this fall?
At a June 15 Faculty Senate meeting, Executive Vice President for Health Sciences Norman Beauchamp informed the members of the university's decision to not require COVID-19 vaccinations to attend on-campus activities this fall.
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MSU partners with Apple Inc. to open Apple Developer Academy in Detroit
The first Apple developer Academy in North America to open in Detroit this fall in a partnership with MSU and Apple.
SPORTS
Supreme Court rules unanimously against NCAA in class-action athlete compensation lawsuit
The United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously against the NCAA in a historic antitrust case, NCAA vs Alston et al, that restricted the association’s powers to deny education-related perks for student-athletes.
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MSU will not require the COVID-19 vaccine this fall semester
People who partake in international, domestic and university-related travel will be required to be vaccinated. The medical school and health facilities will require some students to be vaccinated to engage in patient interactions, Executive Vice President for Health Sciences Norman Beauchamp said.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer to lift all indoor COVID-19 restrictions June 22
Michigan COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted 10 days earlier than planned, Whitmer announces.
LIFE
Childhood hobby to small business: How a student began a MSU vintage online store
Advertising management senior Jared Perlin shares his story and experience of building an online MSU thrift shop during the pandemic.
MICHIGAN
'We ask for a mile, they give us an inch' : Community leaders speak out on Juneteenth
Black Student Alliance Kenny Franklin and City Council Members Dana Watson and Ron Bacon speak on their roles in the East Lansing community for the continued fight for racial justice and equity, and how they celebrate Juneteenth.