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MSU epidemiologist explains COVID-19 vaccine trial results
Michigan State epidemiology expert Shannon Manning breaks down the latest news on a COVID-19 vaccine.
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A guide to Michigan State's coronavirus website
Here's how to navigate MSU's website for COVID-19.
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Michigan voters to be mailed applications for August, November elections
All registered Michigan voters will be mailed a voter application for Aug. 4 and Nov. 3 elections
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Gov. Whitmer announces partial reopening, more takeaways from COVID-19 update
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a partial reopening of the state in a press conference Monday.
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Wharton Center announces 2020-21 season lineup with 5 Broadway hits
Five Broadway shows are coming to MSU's Wharton Center in 2020-21.
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Artists featured at virtual East Lansing Art Festival share their work, talk COVID-19 impact
“It makes bill paying a little bit more complex,” Michigan-based artist Salina Kalnins said. “With the art fairs, it’s a gamble if you're going to make a lot of money or not, but you at least know you're probably going to make something. But now with them canceled, it's kind of up in the air, so it's a little nerve-wracking.”
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MSU alumnus creates 'Optic Defogger' for wearing glasses with a mask
MSU alumnus Austin Piwinski co-founded the company Clarifii in 2016 when he was a chemistry junior.
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Michigan State BOT approves tuition, room and board freeze, new code of ethics
The board approved a new code of ethics and updated the conflict of interest policy, both of which were previously enacted in 2006.
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Highlights from MSU's virtual spring commencement ceremony
Michigan State hosted its virtual commencement ceremony for spring 2020 graduates Saturday. Here are the highlights and keynotes.
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WATCH: MSU's virtual commencement ceremony
Graduation is a momentous occasion for students. Here's how to watch and make the most of the virtual ceremony.
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Court hears arguments in lawsuit filed against Gov. Whitmer by Michigan legislature
Presiding Judge Cynthia Stephens stated she will deliver her ruling in writing, which she declared “will certainly not be the last word” as the case is expected to make its way to the state Supreme Court.
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Michigan State resumes search for Chief Diversity Officer
The CDO will report directly to the president and work with other university senior executives for diversity, equity and inclusion plans on campus.
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East Lansing DDA awards business relief grants, looks to increase restaurant support
The East Lansing Downtown Development authority, or DDA, awarded 57 businesses with grants through the first round of the Business Relief Program. According to the press release, each business will receive a $2,500 grant to help address hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Michigan State's provost hiring decision faces backlash during Board of Trustees meeting
Members of the public brought up concerns about Teresa Woodruff, who was chosen as MSU's next provost.
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Breaking down incoming Provost Teresa Woodruff's contract with MSU
From salary to benefits to job responsibilities, here's what's in the contract for Michigan State's new provost.
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Coping with COVID-19: Experts weigh in on a looming mental health crisis
Mental health experts are working now to keep the spirits of the public lifted while they endure living under the pressure of a government mandated 6-foot bubble.
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Fight erupts over display deemed 'hate speech,' hundreds protest at Michigan Capitol
There was an altercation during the protest spurred by a display depicting the governor hanging from a noose. As soon as the speakers noticed the sign, they called for police and condemned the display and the use of physical violence. Nooses and a sign reading "Tyrants get the rope" have appeared at previous protests at the Capitol.
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MSU suspends university-sponsored travel indefinitely, exploring hybrid on-campus instruction
Michigan State announced updates from its Reopening Campus Task Force.
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A look back at ex-MSU President Simon's longstanding court entanglement ending in dismissal
Overall, the dismissal of former President Lou Anna K. Simon's charges marks one facet of an ongoing air of conflict and controversy characterizing Michigan State's standing during the fallout from the Larry Nassar cases.
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EL budget guides funding of businesses, housing assistance amid COVID-19 uncertainty
The East Lansing City Council discussed its preliminary fiscal year 2021 budget, outlining sources of funding and revenue in developments at its May 12 meeting.