'Everything is happening so fast': Students, professors discuss air quality impact of wildfires
Warnings of poor air quality, like the ones recently experienced in cities like Detroit and East Lansing as a result of Canadian wildfires that first started in March, could become more frequent in a world increasingly impacted by climate change, according to MSU professors.
MSU asked professors to be empathetic after campus shooting, but some strayed, emails show
For some students returning to campus after the shooting, it was “the end of a hard week, the start of hard work."
'Two-tiered justice system': Detroit activists call for MSU trustee’s resignation over misused tax exemption
The exemption allows homeowners to declare one primary residence, shielding it from school operating taxes levied on second homes and rental properties. Byrum wrongly used the exemption on two homes for years, improperly saving her tens of thousands of dollars, according to a Detroit News report.
MSU passes salary increases, makes good on president’s promise
Michigan State University’s board of trustees passed salary and benefit increases Friday, making good on promises made by interim-president Teresa Woodruff earlier this year, who said increasing compensation amid inflation was a “top priority” for her temporary tenure.
MSU board renews hope for swim and dive reinstatement with new pool
The university is offering a deal to advocates for the controversially-cut swim and dive program: raise $26.5 million by October, and the teams are back.
MSU board approves increased parking fees and fines
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved increasing fines incurred for violating parking rules on campus at their meeting Friday, June 16. MSU Police and Public Safety Spokesperson Dana Whyte told The State News the increase will raise funds for further physical security measures on campus.
Former MSU trustees call for Byrum’s resignation over misused tax exemption
Two former Michigan State University trustees have called for the resignation of current trustee Dianne Byrum following a news report detailing her years-long improper use of a state tax exemption. Wednesday evening, Byrum told The State News she was unaware of the wrongdoing until it was brought to her attention by The Detroit News. She said she has since “taken immediate steps” to correct any issues.
Ex-business dean expands lawsuit to include MSU board, general counsel
The suit previously named seven MSU administrators – Interim President Teresa Woodruff, former President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko, Title IX Coordinator Nicole Schmidtke, Title IX Investigator Allison Towe, Interim Associate Provost Ann Austin and university spokesperson Emily Guerrant – who Gupta alleges plotted his August 2022 removal as part of a scheme to best position Woodruff for the presidency.
MSU's Youth Equity Project works to reduce disparities among marginalized communities
MSU's YEP program works to reduce disparities and advance the overall well-being of marginalized youth and families through community-driven research.
Survivors of MSU mass shooting to sue Michigan State University
Attorneys representing the families of Nate Statly and Troy Forbush, survivors of the Feb. 13th mass shooting on MSU’s campus, filed a notice of intent to sue Michigan State University. Court documents cite the University’s failure to resolve complaints with regard to defective safety measures and a lack of restrictions to access University buildings, amongst other reasoning to file suit.
MSU Police and Public Safety, MSU Parking to receive their own, updated websites
MSU receives two new websites for information on police and parking services.
Michigan legislature passes the CROWN Act, advances to governor's desk
SB 40, sponsored by Sen. Sarah Anthony, D-Lansing, would prohibit discrimination based on hair, particularly protective or textured hairstyles often worn by Black people. The bill amends the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include hairstyles as an aspect of racial identity that cannot be discriminated against in the workplace.
MSU announces allocation of $2 million donated to Spartan Strong Fund
Michigan State University announced its plan for the distribution of $2 million donated to the Spartan Strong Fund. The funds will go to the families of the three students who died, the education of the physically injured students and people who witnessed the violence. They will also pay for professionals who responded to the shooting and a memorial on campus.
Real or scam? MSU Global Tech Experience roll out confuses students and parents
Last week, MSU parents and students received several messages inviting students to participate in the new MSU Global Tech Experience. The only problem: the constant messages, informal wording and too-good-to-be-true statements led many recipients to believe it was all a scam.
MSU adds smartphone notifications, megaphone system for alerts in latest security expansion
Michigan State University announced Wednesday that they would begin rolling out new methods of receiving security alerts, including through a smartphone app and using a speaker system on tornado sirens. The university also announced policy changes and progress on the previously announced door locks and third-party review meant to enhance campus security.
Phat Nguyen's family files a lawsuit claiming negligence during hazing resulted in Nguyen's death
The family of Phat Nguyen, a 21-year-old Michigan State business student who died in 2021 during a Pi Alpha Phi pledging event, is suing eighteen individuals in pursuant of the Michigan Wrongful Death Act.
Banding initiative on MSU's peregrine falcons works to track chicks
MSU bands the peregrine falcon chicks, homed on top of the Spartan Stadium, to track their survival rates.