MSU's internal communications throughout the Nassar saga — contained in 6,000 pages of documents released last week by the attorney general's office — show a constant push and pull between the PR pros tasked with salvaging the university's image, and the lawyers tasked with avoiding a large settlement.
Newly-public documents shed light on former MSU President Lou Anna Simon's handling of the Nassar scandal. Some internal communications cement popular negative opinions of her, while others show a president beset by the constraints of her office.
Long-secret documents reveal the ways MSU monitored and categorized survivors of Nassar’s abuse.
In long-secret documents, MSU’s lawyers and leaders say the Nassar issue is, to them, "a lot like the fight in a 'Rocky' movie."
The Michigan Waterways Stewards hosted a cleanup of the Red Cedar River Trail on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing. Community members volunteered to help with the clean up, promoting conservation efforts and a dedication to ensuring a healthy environment.
The MSU Department of Police and Public safety released more photos this morning of the suspect in a sexual assault that was reported near the union last Thursday.
With less than 50 days to go until the highly anticipated Election Day, political organizations on MSU campus are getting to work. MSU Vote, MSU College Democrats and MSU College Republicans are making sure students are registered to vote and have the knowledge they need heading into the voting booth.
The firm representing former board chair Rema Vassar says MSU hasn't reimbursed its legal fees despite agreeing to.
Fast fashion brands, such as Shein and Temu, have skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years, thanks to social media. MSU students and professors explore why fast fashion is harmful to the environment, why it appeals to college students and some of the more sustainable practices to utilize instead.
An embattled member of MSU’s board asked administrators to secure favorable housing for the son of his boss, the then-chief of Lansing police.
The W.J. Beal Botanical Garden has committed itself to removing invasive species from the garden and around MSU's campus. In light of the Red Cedar River's tendency to flood and spread these invasive species, the Beal Garden has adopted a new invasive species policy to help them be better stewards of the environment.
In the two months since Kamala Harris rose to the top of the Democratic ticket, her campaign has aggressively sought out young people's votes through an online-heavy campaign strategy. At Michigan State, the strategy seems to be working.
Students will need to be aware of the possibility that the university may have oversold student section tickets, not expecting so many students to attend games.
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz, in a statement Friday afternoon, called the conclusion of Attorney General Dana Nessel’s investigation into ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar an opportunity “to continue reflecting on our past, learning from it and building a safer, more accountable institution for the future.”
Minnesota Gov. and vice presidential nominee Tim Walz made a campaign stop in downtown East Lansing Friday afternoon. Speaking to students and supporters, Walz stressed the importance of preserving reproductive rights and highlighted Vice President Kamala Harris' qualities.
The Associated Students of Michigan State University spoke with President Kevin Guskiewicz at their General Assembly meeting last night, before passing bills to open more seats, stream meetings via Instagram and advocate to remove Justin Morrill's name from MSU's Agricultural Hall.
Michigan State University Department of Public Safety and Police sent out a campus-wide email Thursday night informing the community about a reported sexual assault on campus.
MSU dorms are overcrowded with students. Some rooms have an extra transitional roommate, making living arrangements more cramped. Though MSU is filtering students out to permanent housing, the situation is putting stress on housing services and students alike.
A pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck outside the Curious Book Shop on Grand River Ave. Thursday afternoon.
Michigan State University students, staff, and faculty, alongside East Lansing first responders, came together to pay tribute to the first responders that lost their lives answering the call following the September 11th attacks.