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Teresa Woodruff won't pursue permanent MSU president role
Woodruff said in a statement she will not seek the permanent role as university president.
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Prepare, engage, practice: three steps for new Spartan parents
As the fall semester approaches, new Spartan families prepare to send their loved ones away from home for the first time. It can be a scary, emotional experience; in many cases more so for parents than students.
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Security updates aim to provide safe MSU campus for students
After a campus shooting on Michigan State University, students struggled to feel safe, demanding increased investment and attention to campus security. Five months later, the university and its police department say they’ve delivered.
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MSU board approves amendment allowing game-day alcohol sales
The university will be now able to apply for licenses with the state’s Liquor Control Commission.
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Two MSU students die within weeks of each other
Two Michigan State University students recently died and their deaths came within weeks of each other.
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MSU board to hold special meeting to consider game day alcohol sales
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees will consider amending a campus ordinance to allow for newly-legal stadium alcohol sales at a special virtual meeting Wednesday, according to a release from the board.
ENVIRONMENT
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower from MSU
The Perseid meteor shower — one of the largest annual meteor showers — will be visible from Michigan on the night of Aug. 12. Here's what you need to know to have the best viewing experience.
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MSU releases guidelines for the use of generative AI
A new update from MSU IT warned that users should be mindful of the kinds of data they share with generative AI products. MSU computational math science senior specialist Dirk Colbry said some of his colleagues are worried artificial intelligence is a sign of an apocalyptic future.
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MSU cancels classes next Feb. 13 for shooting remembrance, introduces plans to reopen Berkey Hall
MSU released a statement announcing updates on how campus will move forward in honoring the events of the Feb. 13 shooting.
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MSU Press pulls controversial Duffy Daugherty book to review accuracy
The biography and its movie adaptation have been heavily criticized by former players for questionable historical accuracy and offensive racial commentary.
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What to know about MSU’s third-party data breach
Students received an email from Michigan State University administration on Monday informing them of a data breach which may have led to unauthorized access of MSU community members’ personal data.
MICHIGAN
Students aren't likely to stay in Michigan post-grad: Why not?
International and interstate immigration has fallen and many young Michigan residents are leaving.
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MSU Neighborhood Rundown: Dorming Survival Guide
Veteran Spartys have advice to share on everything you need to know about MSU housing selection.
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Condition of shooting survivor Nate Statly “vastly improved”
Survivor of the Feb. 13 MSU shooting Nate Statly is said to be “making progress in his recovery,” according to an update from his brother.
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MSU IT gives users option to add personal pronouns to their Microsoft 365 Profiles
While use of the feature is optional, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Administrator Tina Alonzo hopes it will help reduce assumptions and foster a culture of gender inclusion on campus.
BUSINESS
MSU Surplus Store begins auctioning Breslin Center jumbotron pieces
Pieces of the jumbotron being auctioned off include three Spartan helmets, two signs reading "Michigan State" and two signs reading "Spartans."
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MSU to test emergency alert system tomorrow
Friday’s test will be the largest trial of the new system to date. Another test will be conducted at the start of the fall semester.
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Former MSU swim and dive members say they were slighted in gender equity review
A review of gender equity in all aspects of MSU sports has begun, but the swimmers whose suit spurred it feel left out.
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News report: disgraced ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar stabbed in prison
Disgraced ex-Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed multiple times Sunday during an altercation with another inmate at the Florida prison where he is serving an effective life sentence, according to an Associated Press report citing two anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter.
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Pickles the peregrine falcon brought to rehabilitation center for injuries
Pickles, a peregrine falcon who lived atop Spartan Stadium, is recovering from injuries but will not be released back into the wild.