Randall Margraves, the father of three survivors of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse who tried to attack Nassar in court, donated nearly $30,000 to four area charities that support survivors of sexual assault.
At its March 15 meeting, the policy committee within the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, discussed impending legislation and voting efforts. ASMSU's general assembly will meet Thursday to further discuss these acts and bills.
Crimes reported during St. Patrick's Day weekend were relatively low compared to previous years, ELPD Deputy Chief Steve Gonzalez said.
Ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's former boss and former dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel did not believe the sexual abuse claims made against Nassar, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Jordyn Wieber, an Olympic gold medalist, survivor of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse and Michigan-native, will speak at MSU on March 22. Her talk will focus on women and survivor empowerment.
The Great Lakes Folk Festival will not be held in 2018, as construction projects downtown would pose logistical problems. Organizers hope to unveil a completely reworked festival in 2019.
Mental Health Awareness Week, or MHAW, at MSU began Sunday and runs until Friday, March 23. The week will be filled with events aimed at promoting self-care and ways for students to de-stress.
The MSU Police Department reports a sexual assault occurred Saturday, St. Patrick's Days, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Delta Court.
Nine people arrested at the protest against white nationalist Richard Spencer's speech at MSU were at the 54B District Court Friday afternoon.
Interim President John Engler's testimony during an hour-long hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education painted a positive picture of MSU's on-campus response to sexual assault, but faced heavy scrutiny from legislators.
YouTuber, MSU alumnus and activist Tyler Oakley is giving back to his community. Oakley announced in a tweet that he is buying out his hometown theater in Lansing for a free showing of "Love, Simon" Saturday.
In the wake of the ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sexual abuse case, a package of 10 bills were passed in the Michigan Senate on Wednesday that would give victims of abuse more time to sue, increase the number of people required to report suspected abuse, increase the punishment for those who fail to report, eliminate immunity for those who committed criminal sexual conduct and enhance the felony penalty for child pornography charges.
Stemming from an incident in December 2017 that ultimately led to an arrest warrant out for MSU Trustee Mitch Lyons, he's taking his case to court.
During spring break, you might have stepped away from MSU to relax, but things on campus didn’t stop moving. Here is what you might have missed while you were away.
Nancy Marino, a distinguished professor of Spanish in the Department of Romance and Classical studies, died Sunday, according to a letter from Dean Christopher Long of the College of Arts and Letters.
Three more protestors arrested during the rally against white nationalist Richard Spencer's speech at MSU were arraigned.
Students, parents and lawmakers rallied on the steps of the Michigan Capitol building for gun reform Wednesday. Carrying signs and lifting their voices, they spoke about current events like the Parkland school shooting to demand change.
Native American students have long made up less than 1 percent of MSU’s population. And in recent years, even that number has shrunk.
Students at East Lansing High School participated in the National School Walkout at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The walkout aimed to demand answers to gun violence following the Parkland, Florida school shooting.
The Ingham County Prosecutor's Office is creating an additional assistant prosecutor's position to handle "the increased workload of sexual assault cases filed with our office," according to a press release.