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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.
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Michigan State to bring students back to campus for fall 2020 semester
It's official — MSU students will return to the East Lansing campus this fall.
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East Lansing City Council to form committee that will create police oversight commission
East Lansing City Council approved a resolution in a virtual meeting May 26 to form a committee that will eventually create the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission.
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East Lansing offers free 2-hour parking in June
The city had previously been offering free parking in the hourly areas since March 13.
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Revised tax incentives approved for Lansing's $256 million Red Cedar Project
The $256 million project connects Lansing to MSU.
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Spartan Mask Initiative helps provide masks to Detroit nursing home workers
The Spartan Mask Initiative plans to expand into the Lansing area.