MSU
MSU issues 'enhanced physical distancing' until Feb. 13
During the two-week period, students should not gather with others on or off campus.
MICHIGAN
Ventilation inspections recommended as part of MI Safe Dining Program
The MI COVID-19 Safer Dining Program is a voluntary program in which businesses have their ventilation systems inspected by a licensed HVAC professional, in order to improve circulation within the workplace and reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: Big win opportunities shrinking for Michigan State women's hoops to make the tournament
The Spartans need to capitalize on their few opportunities left to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
MSU
Wharton Center donor makes community-wide impact
A recurring donor for the Wharton Center, Nancy Passanante is making ripples in East Lansing. She donates her time and money to different organizations.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Final: No. 7 Maryland dismantles Michigan State, 92-52
Just days after their largest Big Ten margin of victory over Wisconsin, the Spartans were beat by Maryland by a staggering 40 points.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Preview: Michigan State women's basketball looks for revenge against No. 7 Maryland
Michigan State will head to Maryland on short notice after scheduling Thursday's game on Tuesday morning.
MSU
11 MSU employees found in violation of OIE policy are still affiliated, LSJ reports
University administrators sent a preemptive response to MSU faculty, staff and students Friday, Jan. 15, outlining policy and procedure changes surrounding relationship violence and sexual misconduct three years after 204 women provided nine days of impact statements in Ingham and Eaton Counties in the wake of Larry Nassar's abuse.
LIFE
Indie band Hippo Campus performs in a virtual concert for MSU students
The band was originally supposed to perform on-campus at the 2020 Spring Concert with singer-songwriter Daya, but the event was postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State safeties coach Mike Tressel officially hired as Cincinnati's defensive coordinator
Michigan State will be on the hunt for a new safeties coach with Mike Tressel departing for Cincinnati.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic promoted to assistant head coach
Chris Kapilovic in addition to his promotion will still serve as run game coordinator and offensive line coach.
MICHIGAN
Michigan Republicans withholds funding for schools unless Gov. Whitmer gives up pandemic powers
The Michigan GOP announced their recovery plan on Wednesday, which is more than $2 billion less than Gov. Whitmer’s COVID Recovery Plan.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Michigan State women's basketball reschedules to play Maryland on Thursday
Michigan State will play Maryland on Thursday at 4 p.m., making up of one of the Spartans' postponed games against Michigan.
MSU
Next fall, resident assistants will not be required to have lived on campus previously
A majority of the training will most likely be held virtually up until Resident Assistants (RA) are able to move onto campus in the summer. Furthermore, RA fall training is scheduled to occur Aug. 15-27 in person.
MICHIGAN
About 200 Lansing city employees vaccinated, no set-back in vaccine availability
Sparrow Health System recently vaccinated 200 Lansing city employees including Mayor Andy Schor as a part of an invitation-only pilot program, but according to Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail in a media briefing Tuesday, it has not created a set-back in COVID-19 vaccine availability.
MSU
Measuring the challenges and triumphs of Michigan State’s Prevention, Outreach and Education Department
Despite the pandemic, the Prevention, Outreach and Education department is still working hard to promote a safe campus culture free of relationship and sexual violence.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: Post play to determine how far Michigan State women's basketball can go
MSU's play on the blocks can fuel their success, if they let it.
MICHIGAN
A timeline of Nassar's abuse, charges and Michigan State's response
After three years since Larry Nassar's sentencing, here's a timeline of everything from Nassar's years of abuse to investigations and trials to Michigan State's response.
MSU
Michigan State announces 30-year partnership with Henry Ford Health Care System
Michigan State announced a partnership with Henry Ford Health System in order to increase Michigan's status as a premier location for healthcare.
SPOTLIGHT
In 3 years, what changed about Michigan State’s sexual misconduct policies?
Programs include the Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence (SARV) Prevention Workshop, Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct program (RVSM), MSU’s Center for Survivors, and MSU’s Sexual Assault Healthcare Program.
MICHIGAN
MDHHS Director Robert Gordon resigns, Whitmer won't say whether she asked him to
At a press conference Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not say whether she asked Robert Gordon to resign as director of the Michigan Depart of Health and Human Services even after she was asked multiple times.