MICHIGAN
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MSU
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.
MSU
Michigan AFL-CIO endorses one of two MSU trustees seeking reelection
These endorsements represent the collective support of over 50 affiliate unions.
MSU
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.
MSU
Michigan State target of ransomware attack threatening to release university data
Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen confirmed the university is aware of the possible intrusion.
MSU
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing offers free 2-hour parking in June
The city had previously been offering free parking in the hourly areas since March 13.
MICHIGAN
Revised tax incentives approved for Lansing's $256 million Red Cedar Project
The $256 million project connects Lansing to MSU.
MSU
Spartan Mask Initiative helps provide masks to Detroit nursing home workers
The Spartan Mask Initiative plans to expand into the Lansing area.
MICHIGAN
State's COVID-19 response recap: Restrictions ease, judge rules in favor of Whitmer, more
According to Michigan's coronavirus website, the state has recorded 53,510 total cases of COVID-19 and 5,129 deaths over the past two months. Case and death trends are continuing to improve.
MSU
Michigan State students impacted by Midland flooding share their stories
Following catastrophic flooding in Midland, MSU students from the area share what the community has faced and how it has responded.
MICHIGAN
MSU law professor rejects risk of voter fraud with absentee voting applications
Michigan State law professor speaks to absentee voting and downplays voter fraud.
MSU
What MSU needs if it decides to reopen: testing, PPE, a plan for dorms
Constants in potential Michigan State reopening plans.
MSU
Red Cedar River flooding closes some sidewalks, streets on Michigan State's campus
Due to flooding Wednesday, Michigan State has closed some sidewalks and streets on campus.
MSU
Michigan State's Career Services Network to hold virtual workshops
Students are encouraged to contact their career advisors for additional advice.
MSU
How MSU nursing students adjusted from hands-on to virtual learning
Much of a nursing student's learning is hands-on. With the coronavirus pandemic, here's how Michigan State's nursing students have continued their learning virtually.
MSU
MSU, state government responses to catastrophic Midland flooding
MSU Extension and the state of Michigan respond to catastrophic flooding in Midland County.