Recent Articles
Independent investigator aided MSU defense against Brenda Tracy
An attorney that led an independent investigation into whether someone at MSU leaked Brenda Tracy's name was billed for work defending the university against a lawsuit filed by Tracy. Tracy's lawyer has alleged the firm has conflicting interests.
Specter of ICE looms over campus
The second Trump administration's promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants is altering how some MSU students experience college. Even without ICE setting foot on campus, viral rumors of agents on campus have struck fear into some students.
MSU to pay $150,000 to settle suit over unpaid legal fees
Michigan State agreed to pay Rochester-based Miller Law Firm $150,000 to settle its lawsuit that centered on MSU's alleged refusal to pay the firm for a portion of its work representing former board chair Rema Vassar in connection to an outside probe into her misconduct.
Former MSU Faculty Senate chair settles lawsuit against two trustees
Former Faculty Senate Chair Jack Lipton is settling his lawsuit against Trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno. Lipton had claimed that Vassar and Denno improperly retaliated against him for comments he made at an October 2023 board meeting criticizing Vassar.
MSU returns on endowment investments fall short of peers' gains
MSU's returns on endowment investment was 10.7% for the 2025 fiscal year. That's just shy of the 11.5% average gain seen among universities with endowments over $1 billion.
