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Michigan State's incoming freshmen to attend online New Student Orientation
Each module in the virtual NSO will take about an hour to complete.
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Michigan Senate passes bill to set new law enforcement training standards
The bill would require new standards to be set for training in de-escalation techniques, implicit bias and mental health screening for law enforcement.
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'Cause change': Peaceful protesters march in Lansing, honor George Floyd
The protest began at the Michigan Capitol, followed by a march down Michigan Avenue that found its way back to the Capitol steps.
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Health experts reject claims of U.S. COVID-19 cases in December, January
Was that December sickness the coronavirus? Experts say no.
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How MSU's reopening plans compare to other Michigan universities
Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan are the closest comparisons.
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A look into what led a tenured math professor to be fired by Michigan State
Selman Akbulut alleged years of discrimination, he was found in violation of university teaching policies
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'Rise up': Lansing protest preaches communication, love
“I came here today to show my support and participate in a show of solidarity with people to express their anger over what happened to George Floyd and all of the unarmed people who are killed by police all the time," protester Jordan Davis said.
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'We're Next': East Lansing peaceful protest aims to provoke community action, change
"We just want equality. We want accountability, and we want transparency ... and it's so good that the community has come together to show us support," East Lansing resident Farhan Sheikh-Omar said.
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Michigan State students, administration, athletics react to national unrest
Students react largely in support of national unrest.
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'Allow something positive to grow from it': Community gathers to clean up Lansing
Members of the community aided in clean-up efforts following a Lansing protest against police-brutality that escalated yesterday evening.
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Restaurants to reopen at 50% capacity June 8, Michigan enters 'improving stage'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced the entire state of Michigan will be entering Phase 4 — the “improving stage" — of her “MI Safe Start” plan as COVID-19 case and death numbers continue to decline in the state.
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Stanley hosts reopening webinar for returning MSU students
Many details of the return to campus are still being decided.
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Contact tracing in Michigan: What you need to know
Volunteers do not have access to test results, addresses, health insurance or financial information, Lynn Sutfin, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services public information officer, said.
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Protest escalates in Lansing, tear gas fired
Shortly after protesters left East Lansing and headed back to the Michigan Capitol, things began to escalate quickly.
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Capitol police brutality protest includes stop at East Lansing
Amid widespread protests across the country, a protest against police brutality was held on Sunday morning at the Michigan Capitol.
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State's COVID-19 response recap: Plans prioritize community protections, recovery
As sectors of the Michigan economy begin to reengage, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of policy initiatives and budget plans this week.
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College of Music, West Michigan Piano partner to deliver pianos to students
Eight students were given pianos to continue their studies in a partnership between MSU's College of Music and West Michigan Piano.
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Michigan AFL-CIO endorses one of two MSU trustees seeking reelection
These endorsements represent the collective support of over 50 affiliate unions.
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Survey results: 79% of students comfortable returning to campus with social distancing
90% of respondents said they would return to campus in the fall with social distancing guidelines in place for in-person instruction, but only 79% of students said they would feel comfortable doing so.
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Michigan State target of ransomware attack threatening to release university data
Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen confirmed the university is aware of the possible intrusion.