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MSU server break-ins spark investigations
MSU students and faculty have been warned by e-mail of break-in attempts to several college servers during the summer months, which could have compromised their Social Security numbers. In July, more than 27,000 students were informed that their personal information could have been compromised by an attack on the College of Education's server.
Group wants dictator's degree revoked
An MSU student-led organization is lobbying for the administration to revoke an honorary doctorate granted by the university to Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe more than a decade ago. But pulling the honor would apparently be a new move for the university, and administration officials said they're not ready to make a decision. MSU gave the honorary Doctorate of Laws degree to Mugabe when he spoke at commencement ceremonies in the fall of 1990.
Underpasses to end wait for train crossings
Frustrating waits at campus railroad crossings will soon be alleviated by $16.8 million in state funding to build an underpass on Farm Lane. Congress passed a $286 billion highway and mass transit spending bill at the end of July allowing the state to allocate money to build underpasses where railroads cross Farm Lane between Trowbridge and Mt.
New board secretary confirmed
Alison Barber has been appointed as the new secretary of the MSU Board of Trustees. Barber was senior associate dean in the Eli Broad College of Business.
Board sets tuition at 2 rates for students
The MSU Board of Trustees approved a tuition hike that includes a 13.5 percent increase for new students and a 9.3 percent raise for returning students for the 2005-06 academic school year.
