Former MSU trustees call for Byrum’s resignation over misused tax exemption

Two former Michigan State University trustees have called for the resignation of current trustee Dianne Byrum following a news report detailing her years-long improper use of a state tax exemption. Wednesday evening, Byrum told The State News she was unaware of the wrongdoing until it was brought to her attention by The Detroit News. She said she has since “taken immediate steps” to correct any issues.

Ex-business dean expands lawsuit to include MSU board, general counsel

The suit previously named seven MSU administrators – Interim President Teresa Woodruff, former President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko, Title IX Coordinator Nicole Schmidtke, Title IX Investigator Allison Towe, Interim Associate Provost Ann Austin and university spokesperson Emily Guerrant – who Gupta alleges plotted his August 2022 removal as part of a scheme to best position Woodruff for the presidency.

MSU wants alcohol on gameday, but sees “very low” chance of sales by football season

MSU 'Swift Squad' members reflect on Eras Tour experiences

Even with The Eras Tour featuring a marathon 44 songs, spanning nine eras, over the course of two nights of approximately 180-minute shows, fans were ‘Ready for It’ and left wanting more of Taylor Swift’s performance in Detroit. Swift brought the highly anticipated tour to Ford Field on June 9 and June 10, attracting a combined 130,000 concertgoers. 

MSU board to vote on parking fines increase

MSU's Youth Equity Project works to reduce disparities among marginalized communities

MSU's YEP program works to reduce disparities and advance the overall well-being of marginalized youth and families through community-driven research. 

MSU Police and Public Safety, MSU Parking to receive their own, updated websites

MSU receives two new websites for information on police and parking services.

MSU announces allocation of $2 million donated to Spartan Strong Fund

Michigan State University announced its plan for the distribution of $2 million donated to the Spartan Strong Fund. The funds will go to the families of the three students who died, the education of the physically injured students and people who witnessed the violence. They will also pay for professionals who responded to the shooting and a memorial on campus.

Big Ten announces new football schedule: how does affect MSU?

The Big Ten announced changes to their schedule for the 2024 season, revealing changes in the Spartan football schedule.

Real or scam? MSU Global Tech Experience roll out confuses students and parents

Last week, MSU parents and students received several messages inviting students to participate in the new MSU Global Tech Experience. The only problem: the constant messages, informal wording and too-good-to-be-true statements led many recipients to believe it was all a scam. 

MSU adds smartphone notifications, megaphone system for alerts in latest security expansion

Michigan State University announced Wednesday that they would begin rolling out new methods of receiving security alerts, including through a smartphone app and using a speaker system on tornado sirens. The university also announced policy changes and progress on the previously announced door locks and third-party review meant to enhance campus security.

Judge strikes MSUPD’s attempt to dismiss racial discrimination lawsuit

A federal judge struck down a motion Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that MSUPD leaders unjustly retaliated against a Black woman who worked for the department for filing internal complaints of discrimination by firing her in July 2022.

Phat Nguyen's family files a lawsuit claiming negligence during hazing resulted in Nguyen's death

The family of Phat Nguyen, a 21-year-old Michigan State business student who died in 2021 during a Pi Alpha Phi pledging event, is suing eighteen individuals in pursuant of the Michigan Wrongful Death Act.

Banding initiative on MSU's peregrine falcons works to track chicks

MSU bands the peregrine falcon chicks, homed on top of the Spartan Stadium, to track their survival rates.

MSU students, community discuss healing during Gun Violence Awareness Day

Friday, June 2 marked Gun Violence Awareness Day and the start of "Wear Orange Weekend," a time to honor victims and survivors of gun violence. During this period, many students continue to heal and grieve following the Feb. 13 shooting on MSU's campus.

Gun violence prevention organizations hold statewide events through June

Gun violence advocacy prevention groups are teaming up during June to continue the push toward state-wide gun control. The month of action will include events across Michigan that aim to memorialize the victims of gun violence, educate communities about gun violence, celebrate the passage of new gun safety laws and call for more action. 

Third annual MSU Juneteenth event to be held June 16

MSU will host its third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 16 from 5:15 to 8 p.m. at the Breslin Center. The event, which is open to the public, will feature music, food, vendors and conversations about the holiday’s significance. 

Netflix "Queen Cleopatra" docuseries sparks conversation on representation, historical accuracy

Season 2 of Netflix's new docudrama series, "African Queens," has been the subject of controversy across social media for its casting of Black actress Adele James as the Egyptian monarch Cleopatra. MSU film and media experts discuss the backlash and the importance of representation in film when non-traditional artists portray historical figures.

MSU healing fund denies assistance to male Nassar survivor

David Batterson, a survivor of disgraced ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar, applied to receive support from a Michigan State University fund for counseling and mental health services, but he was rejected.

MSU researchers successfully sequence Michigan tart cherry genome

MSU agriculture researchers successfully sequenced the tart cherry genome to find which genes assist with late blooming. The resulting genome sequence was "beautifully complex" and can make the breeding of related species more efficient.