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As SNAP benefits dry up, MSU food pantries preparing to fill gap

As the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces a potential suspension beginning Nov. 1, Michigan State University officials and student advocates are preparing to assist students who rely on the program for food support — increasing food bank capacity and coordinating with local partners.

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MSU Faculty Senate rejects Trump admin 'compact'

Michigan State University faculty voted Tuesday to oppose the federal government's offer for schools to adopt conservative policies in exchange for preferential treatment. No school has publicly accepted the offer, and MSU says it's "monitoring developments on the issue."

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Petition pushers on campus misleading students

As petitioners swarm Michigan State University ahead of the 2026 midterms, some students say one group of petitioners is misleading students about the true purpose of their initiative. State legislators are trying to put an end to that often-reported phenomenon, though they face opposition from Republicans.

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MSU says no ICE activity on campus

Unverified posts about possible enforcement actions spread across local forums and group chats throughout the day. None of those reports included confirmed arrests or documented activity on university property.