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Democrat Rebecca Bahar-Cook, Republican Mike Balow narrowly win MSU board election
Republican Mike Balow and Democrat Rebecca Bahar-Cook will be the newest members of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees after a narrow election.
MSU’s accreditors visit campus for review amid concerns over board
Though representatives from the Higher Learning Commission decide whether to renew MSU’s accreditation every ten years, recent turmoil within MSU’s Board of Trustees has raised additional concerns for its current review.
Two weeks after election, MSU board seat still unclear but contender admits defeat
Over two weeks since polls closed on Election Day, the second winner in the Michigan State University Board of Trustees race is still unclear. The Board of Canvassers will officially certify votes at later this week Friday, a Secretary of State spokesperson said.
Conservative student group wants accountability for MSU professor who called Trump supporters ‘naïve'
Behavioral neuroscience professor Alexa Veenema wrote to students after the election that it was "unbelievable" that "so many Americans are so utterly naïve and would fall for this and support misogyny, racism, xenophobia, hate and violence." Students argue this violated MSU policies.
Cancelling classes, group discussions: MSU faculty grapple with how to address election results amid scrutiny
MSU faculty have the difficult task of addressing an election that has distressed some students without ostracizing those who feel differently. Some have chosen to keep their personal political beliefs to themselves. Others have been vocal about how the election has affected them, a choice that university administrators say should be exercised with caution.
