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MSU professor dies on study abroad

J. Morgan Sweeney began his career at MSU in 1976 and instantly was drawn to the study abroad program. He took students on trips to Ireland, England and Scotland, and was known for his “dry Irish wit” and charm.

MICHIGAN

Mich. house votes to bump up primary

The Michigan House voted Thursday to move the state’s presidential primary from Feb. 26 to Jan. 15. The change in date, if approved by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, would make Michigan the third state in the country to hold its primary.

MSU

Students 'Fuze' for ad win

Last January, five MSU students had no idea that the senior project they worked on in Advertising 486 would win a national competition with Fuze beverages, a Coca-Cola-owned company that produces a number of healthy beverages in uniquely shaped bottles.

NEWS

Worthy travels

Rene Hinojosa jumps at every chance he gets to lead an MSU study abroad trip. Although his expenses are covered, the professor of urban and regional planning says that’s not why he’s lured to the program.