MSU
Trustees unanimously approve resolution to reopen healing fund
A resolution to reopen the Healing Assistance Fund was unanimously approved by the MSU Board of Trustees.
MICHIGAN
E.L. District Court receives high marks in public satisfaction survey
More than 90 percent of 54-B District Court users feel court staff are respectful, cases are handled fairly and business is handled in a timely manner, a court survey found.
MSU
Dianne Byrum elected chairperson of the MSU Board of Trustees
Dianne Byrum is the new chairperson of the MSU Board of Trustees.
MICHIGAN
Lansing delays second phase of medical marijuana dispensary licensure
Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope has delayed the start of Phase 2 of the medical marijuana provisioning center licensing process, to focus on finishing the 20 licenses under Phase 1.
MSU
Program to provide on-campus medical care for sexual assault
The new program will feature 24 hour care.
NEWS
Michigan to join lawsuit to end denial of birth control coverage
Michigan will join Massachusetts and other states in backing a lawsuit that seeks to overturn a federal rule allowing employers to deny insurance coverage for birth control.
MSU
Barbecue restaurant 'QUE' hosts grand opening at Crossroads Food Court
Students attended the grand opening of a new dining venue, a barbecue restaurant called QUE, in the International Center food court on Monday.
MSU
Notable figures, over 1,000 others sign petition to restart Nassar fund
A petition calling for the reinstatement of the Healing Assistance Fund has reached over 1,000 signatures from community members and leaders, including five MSU Trustees, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and others.
MSU
Missing MSU student found dead in river
MSU student Parker Haire was found dead near the Sebewaing River Point following his disappearance on New Year's Day.
MSU
MSU Board of Trustees to elect new chairperson on Wednesday
The new chair will replace Brian Breslin, who declined to run for re-election to the board.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer, supporters gather at Cobo Center for inaugural celebration
At Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's $150-a-ticket inaugural ball Jan. 1, supporters and Democratic Party officials celebrated bipartisanship and a new era in state leadership.
MICHIGAN
Gretchen Whitmer sworn in as Michigan's 49th governor
Gretchen Whitmer took the oath of office Tuesday morning to become the 49th governor of the state of Michigan, marking history as the state’s second-ever female governor.
MICHIGAN
Michigan residents react to New Year's Day inauguration ceremony
At 10:30 a.m. on New Year's Day, the Michigan inauguration ceremony welcomed Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Attorney General Dana Nessel, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Michigan State Trustees and Michigan Supreme Court Justices to their positions.
MSU
Documents: More knew of Nassar's new guidelines after 2014 investigation
Documents obtained by reporter Alexandra Ilitch show other individuals — not just former MSU dean William Strampel — were made aware of new guidelines put into place following the 2014 Amanda Thomashow Title IX investigation into ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's medical practices.
MSU
Snyder appoints ex-Henry Ford Health CEO to MSU Board of Trustees
Governor Rick Snyder appointed Nancy Schlichting — the former CEO of the Henry Ford Health System — to the MSU Board of Trustees. She will replace former Trustee George Perles, who recently resigned due to health issues.
MSU
Takeaways from update on Attorney General’s investigation into MSU, Nassar
In an update on the Michigan Attorney General’s investigation into MSU’s handling of reports against ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse, Special Prosecutor William Forsyth said MSU redacted or withheld documents, made false public statements and was overall primarily concerned about its image and reputation.
MSU
Snyder likely to appoint MSU trustee this week, takes student input
Multiple student groups met with Governor Rick Snyder's Chief of Staff Dick Posthumus on Monday to discuss the upcoming appointment to the MSU Board of Trustees. At the meeting, Posthumus indicated that a final decision will likely be made within the coming week.
MSU
Sentence for Larry Nassar to be reviewed by court
The Michigan Court of Appeals will review the Ingham County sentencing appeal of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
MSU
Saying goodbye to outgoing trustees, more takeaways from board meeting
At the final Board of Trustees meeting of the semester, the board approved multiple on-campus projects and said goodbye to Trustees Brian Breslin and Mitch Lyons, who will be replaced by recently elected Trustees Brianna Scott and Kelly Tebay at the January meeting.
MSU
'You abandoned them': Survivors call for MSU to restart healing fund
Survivors of ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse, their families and other members of the community addressed the MSU Board of Trustees during their final meeting of the semester. In response to their calls to reopen the recently closed Healing and Assistance Fund, Interim President John Engler and members of the board took no action on the fund at the meeting.