Michigan State University board chair Rema Vassar has retained outside counsel to represent her in the ongoing investigation into who at the university may have leaked the identity of Brenda Tracy, the woman accusing fired football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment, according to university documents.
Fired MSU football coach Mel Tucker has been found responsible for violating the university's sexual harassment policies in his interactions with rape survivor and advocate Brenda Tracy, who was consulting for his team.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she was "alarmed" by the allegations against MSU board chair Rema Vassar and that she will be watching the Board of Trustees "closely" before taking action to remove a trustee or changing the Michigan Constitution.
How board chair Vassar's responses compare to allegations made against her.
US Senator Debbie Stabenow has joined the calls for the removal of Michigan State University Board Chair Rema Vassar. Stabenow said Vassar should resign immediately for the sake of the university.
The search committee tasked with helping Michigan State University select its next president has concluded its work and turned over recommendations to the board of trustees, which is tasked with making the final decision, the university’s search consultant said Tuesday.
The University’s General Counsel’s Office initiated a review this morning into whether Scott’s claims “rise to the level of a violation of our Code of Ethics and Conduct is appropriate.”
Michigan State University’s interim president Teresa Woodruff released a brief statement Monday afternoon amid allegations that she is being bullied and usurped by board chair Rema Vassar.
The Michigan State University community was left shocked after trustee Brianna Scott called for the removal of board chair Rema Vassar in a letter Sunday night.
Two former Michigan State University trustees have joined growing calls for board chair Rema Vassar's resignation.
The news has elicited responses from members of the MSU community, including student groups like ASMSU and BSA.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a statement Monday morning responding to calls for the resignation of Michigan State University board chair Rema Vassar.
Michigan State University trustee Dennis Denno has released a statement in support of board chair Rema Vassar amid calls for her resignation.
Michigan State University board chair Rema Vassar held a dinner for donors at the interim president’s house but excluded her, according to emails newly obtained by The State News.
Faculty senate chair Jack Lipton called for "ethics reforms" the resignation of Michigan State University board chair Rema Vassar Sunday evening.
MSU trustee Brianna Scott called for the removal of board chair Rema Vassar in a seven-page letter obtained by The State News.
The MSU BSA and NAACP held a walkout for students to come together and voice their frustration about racial discrimination and a lack of accountability on campus. The protest was organized in response to several instances of discrimination against Black students throughout the semester.
W.J. Beal Botanical Gardens is implementing a restoration initiative to help ensure the longevity of Michigan State University's heart— the Red Cedar River. Evaluation of the riverbank began in 2018, and since then, the staff at W.J. Beal have been taking steps to cultivate the growth of native plant life along the Red Cedar and in the Natural Areas on campus.
