MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer extends stay-at-home order through April 30, details other measures being taken
Gov. Whitmer extended the stay-at-home order through April 30.
MICHIGAN
MDHHS sexual assault resources remain available during COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced counseling, advocacy and resources for sexual assault survivors will remain accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MSU
Meet MSU's provost finalists and what they have to offer MSU
Meet the finalists for Michigan State's provost position.
MICHIGAN
Sen. Gary Peters proposes COVID-19 'Heroes Fund' to support frontline workers
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters has proposed the COVID-19 'heroes fund,' calling for pay increases to essential and frontline workers.
MSU
Online classes pose challenges for STEM, arts majors
How STEM majors and arts majors alike are transitioning to an all-online curriculum.
SPOTLIGHT
Financial stress among students at a high during pandemic
"It’s got to the point where I’m wondering if I can move back to school in the fall and live off-campus again ... I’m just stressing about next semester already.”
MEN'S BASKETBALL
NCAA Tournament Projection: Michigan State vs. Kansas title game
Our staff imagines a national championship game between Michigan State and Kansas.
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MSU hosts Michigan's 'Solve Climate by 2030' virtual teach-in
MSU hosted a “Solve Climate by 2030” webinar as a part of a national teach-in.
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MSU seniors paint The Rock on Farm Lane to inspire hope for Spartans
“We’re strong and resilient. That’s the epitome of being a Spartan.”
MSU
Campus closure leads local bookstores, ASMSU to change procedure for returning rental materials
Here's how to return rented iClickers and textbooks.
MICHIGAN
Black residents 3 times as likely to have COVID-19 cases, Ingham County reveals
Among reported COVID-19 cases, African Americans had a rate of 139 cases per 100,000 — three times the amount reported of any other race group. The second highest rates were among white people, with a total of 47 cases per 100,000.
MSU
Michigan State plans to implement mandatory diversity training
Michigan State is planning a new university-wide diversity training, even if the pandemic disrupts its timeline.
MICHIGAN
Michigan to receive $6.3 million in CDC funding for coronavirus response
Michigan Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced Michigan will receive an additional $6.3 million in funding from the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act.
NEWS
City of Lansing, IRS extend income and federal tax-filing deadlines three months
Lansing has extended the due date for tax filings due to COVID-19.
MICHIGAN
State legislature extends state of emergency to April 30
The Michigan House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to extend Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of Emergency declaration to April 30.
MICHIGAN
Lawsuit against MSU alleging Title IX violations, late MSU professor
A lawsuit alleging Title IX violations has been filed against Michigan State University.
MSU
ASMSU to hold fall election, allocate funds to coronavirus causes
ASMSU passes COVID-19 package, pilot fall elections
MSU
Some MSU dining halls restrict access to dorm neighborhoods in operations update
Michigan States dining halls set new building operation guidelines that start Monday, April 6.
MSU
President Stanley talks COVID-19, campus culture, leadership changes with The State News
The State News Editorial Board sat down with Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. to talk about his first year at MSU, the university's response to the COVID-19 outbreak and other campus issues.
MSU
MSU offering third-party move-out options for students unable to return to campus
The process was created by the Residential and Hospitality Services, or REHS, to "allow for students to designate a third-party to access their room in order to complete the move-out." This gives students unable to return to campus an opportunity to meet the April 12 move-out deadline to receive a $1,120 housing credit from the university.