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Ex-dean of MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel in circuit court this week
Strampel, newly retired, returns to court this Thursday.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing Summer Concert Series to run through July, August
East Lansing's Summer Concert Series will take place throughout July and August with a performance every Friday night.
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Title IX investigation into MSU's handling of Nassar's abuse is ongoing
There were interviews scheduled on MSU's campus in April and May of 2018 for 40 university employees as part as the U.S. Department of Education's investigation into the university's handling of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse, according to a report done by the Lansing State Journal.
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Ex-dean of MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel retires
Strampel signs a retirement agreement on July 5 ending his employment at MSU.
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MSU to add more Title IX-related positions to respond to sexual assault on campus
As a part of the budget for the 2018-19 school year presented at the June 22 Board of Trustees meeting, new Title IX related positions have been created.
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Changes to MSU tenure policy could impact ex-dean William Strampel
Since taking medical leave, Strampel has been collecting a $217,903 annual salary and other benefits while facing four criminal charges in court. Changes to the university’s tenure policy could alter this course.
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One charge of bestiality dropped in MSU health physicist case
One of two counts of sodomy is dropped due to insufficient evidence in the continuation of Joseph Hattey's preliminary trial on Thursday.
MICHIGAN
Voter registration deadline for the Michigan primary election is approaching
The deadline to register is July 9 for the Aug. 9 Michigan primary election. Here is a quick guide to how and where to register.
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Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar faces six new charges of sex assault in Texas
Ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar faces additional charges of sexual assault in Texas.
NEWS
Excessive heat warning in effect for East Lansing, surrounding areas
An excessive heat warning has been issued for East Lansing and the surrounding areas.
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Permanent university president to be announced June 2019
The announcement of a permanent MSU president will come in June 2019, according to a timeline detailing the selection of the next president that was presented Wednesday by Trustees Dianne Byrum and Melanie Foster.
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Board of Trustees to give update on the search for MSU's next president
The MSU Board of Trustees will announce a "presidential search timeline" tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Plant and Soil Sciences building, according to a Tuesday press release.
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Trustee explains board decision to use bonds for litigation settlement
MSU is to pay off its $500 million settlement between the university and survivors of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse with general revenue bonds.
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Bonds, not tuition, to fund MSU's $500 million settlement with Nassar survivors
Bonds, not tuition or state funding, will pay for the $500 million settlement negotiated between MSU and survivors of ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar.
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MSU sets 2018-19 tuition, proposes 2019 tuition freeze for undergraduate students
The university will implement a tuition freeze for in-state freshmen in 2018-19 and a tuition freeze for all undergraduate students in 2019-20. The $500 million settlement between the university and the plaintiffs in the Larry Nassar sex abuse case won't affect tuition rates.
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A recap of MSU's June 22 Board of Trustees meeting
Community concerns, a 2018-19 fiscal budget, tuition rates and trustees' thoughts on interim President John Engler were all points of discussion at the MSU Board of Trustees' June 22 meeting.
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Two MSU trustees motion to terminate Engler at board meeting, motion fails
A motion to terminate John Engler as interim president of MSU failed 6-2 at Friday's Board of Trustees meeting.
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MSU health physicist charged with bestiality has preliminary examination extended
Evidence from an investigation into MSU health physicist Joseph Hattey was evaluated in the 55th District Court on Thursday. Hattey, charged with two counts of bestiality, is set to be back in court in July for a continuation of his preliminary hearing.
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Interim President Engler apologizes to survivors, Spartan community
Interim President John Engler has released a statement apologizing for an email released last week in which he disparaged Nassar survivor Rachael Denhollander.
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Petition for Engler's termination reaches over 1,000 signatures
A petition put forth by student, faculty and alumni group Reclaim MSU that calls for interim President John Engler's resignation has reached over 1,000 signatures.