MICHIGAN
East Lansing's Summer Solstice Jazz Festival set to take place this weekend
East Lansing's annual Summer Solstice Jazz Festival will take place this weekend on June 22 and June 23.
MSU
Sexual assault reported in University Village residence
MSU police report that a sexual assault occurred in a University Village residence between the hours of 3 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday morning.
NEWS
Heat advisory to take effect Sunday in southeast Michigan
High temperatures and humidity will lead to potentially dangerous conditions on Father's Day, according to the National Weather Service.
MSU
Trustees Mosallam and Byrum call for Engler to resign
Interim President John Engler faces mounting calls for his resignation this week after emails were released in which he disparaged attorneys for the survivors of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse.
MSU
Engler, other MSU officials involved in potential lawsuit privacy violation
An April 11 university statement regarding a Title IX investigation filed against MSU and employees of the MSU Counseling Center for discouraging a woman from reporting a 2015 alleged rape by three members of the MSU's men's basketball team could have violated a federal privacy law and jeopardized funding to the university's counseling services.
MSU
Multiple past and current MSU medical personnel under investigation by LARA for Nassar ties
The Lansing State Journal reports that six past and present MSU medical personnel with connections to the crisis involving ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar are under investigation by Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, or LARA.
MICHIGAN
City council dresses down Delta Sigma Phi for littering
Out-of-town representatives from Delta Sigma Phi's alumni board took the heat for their MSU chapter's littering violations at Tuesday's city council meeting.
MSU
Scholarship named after ex-MSU President Simon in 2015 wasn't distributed until after her resignation
A scholarship fund established under ex-MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and her husband’s name at a 2015 MSU Board of Trustees meeting did not exist prior to March 2018, documents obtained by The State News show.
SPORTS
Three ex-MSU football players sentenced to probation in sexual assault case
Three ex-MSU football players accused of sexual assault were sentenced on Wednesday in Ingham County Circuit Court.
MSU
Former MSU President Simon, USAG officials testify before U.S. Senate subcommittee
Ex-MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and USA Gymnastics officials appeared before a U.S. Senate subcommittee panel on Tuesday to testify about their roles in handling matters related to Larry Nassar.
MSU
Ex-dean of MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel’s case moves to trial
Facing four criminal charges, Strampel's preliminary hearing took place on Tuesday. Charges include fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, willful neglect and a felony misconduct in the office.
SPORTS
2019 College Football Hall of Fame ballot includes three former MSU players, one coach
The 2019 ballot for consideration of induction into the College Football Hall of Fame includes three former All-American football players and one head coach from MSU.
MSU
University health physicist charged with two counts of bestiality
A health physicist at MSU has been charged by the Michigan Office of the Attorney General with two counts of committing a crime against nature.
MSU
Newly released emails between Nassar and Strampel: 'the media has killed me'
Emails documenting communication between ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar and former Dean of the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel amidst allegations of sexual abuse by Nassar were uncovered by MLive.
MSU
FOIA and media requests have 'increased dramatically' at MSU
In wake of the news surrounding MSU's handling of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse case, the university's Freedom of Information Act Office has received an increase in FOIA requests and MSU's Communications and Brand Strategy, or CABS, is still experiencing a high volume in media inquiries.
MSU
Spartan alumna named new advisor to Board of Trustees
Current University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan has been selected by MSU's Board of Trustees to serve as an advisor in the search for the university's next president.
MSU
Ex-MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon to testify before Senate on Nassar next week
Former MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon will testify next week before a U.S. Senate subcommittee investigating the Olympic community's role in handling sexual assault in the wake of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse.
MICHIGAN
Center City District project eyes summer 2019 completion
East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows gave updates about the project in the downtown area, which is set to be completed in summer 2019.
MICHIGAN
Income tax a necessity for basic operations, city officials say
City officials are touting the revived income tax effort, slated for the Aug. 7 ballot, as a way to preserve crucial services and beloved institutions.
MSU
Package of Nassar-inspired bills passes in Mich. House
A package of 27 bills inspired by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse, which is aimed at preventing child sexual abuse and punishing predators, passed in the Michigan House of Representatives on Thursday.