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In the news today- Records show MSU’s $401M Williams donation was in motion months before public announcement, ‘Hadestown’ comes to Wharton this weekend only, and MSU, Fears escape Rutgers 88-79 as Michigan looms. 

In the news today- Records show MSU’s $401M Williams donation was in motion months before public announcement, ‘Hadestown’ comes to Wharton this weekend only, and MSU, Fears escape Rutgers 88-79 as Michigan looms. 

In the news today- Students gather in downtown Lansing to oppose data center, MSU basketball prepares for Rutgers days ahead of rivalry match, and Lansing hosts annual Olive Burger Week. 

In the news today- MSU gymnastics fall to UCLA at Breslin Center, Peace Warriors of MSU protest ICE after killing of Renee Good, and We Belong Together | “Aperture” by Harry Styles. 

In the news today- ‘One of our best performances in years’, MSU routs Maryland by 43 points, No. 2 MSU hockey sweeps opponent for second-straight week, defeats Minnesota, MSU professor's lawsuit against university dismissed, and ASMSU passes three bills to begin the semester, completes advocacy. 

In the news today- ‘Exonerated Five’ and New York City, No. 2 MSU hockey returns home to host Minnesota, Students protest the Trump administration, ICE outside the MSU Library, and MSU and business leaders recommend new AI-centered courses amid faculty dissent.

In the news today- Illinois wrestling defeats MSU at Jenison Fieldhouse, 31-12, REVIEW: "Don't Be Dumb," but don't be too sensible either,  and Impact’s Top 89 Songs of 2025. 

In the news today- MSU hockey's Dan Sturges dies unexpectedly, MSU women’s basketball drops road test vs. No. 11 Iowa, and Michigan residents respond to new LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum standards. 

In the news today- From Congress to campus: The fight to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Students protest capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro at capitol, and MSU women's soccer reinforces ranks with No. 8 recruiting class. 

In the news today- Three takeaways from No. 15 MSU women’s basketball win over No. 24 Nebraska, Defense and execution power No. 4 MSU to a sweep of No. 2 Wisconsin, MSU Peace Warriors hold silent protest in response to Renee Good's death, and MSU to pay professor $300,000 to settle suit against two trustees. 

In the news today- Spartans’ Fears Jr. leads scoring run to advance past Indiana, CHAARG and UAB start the semester with 'Claw Clips and Soda Sips, MSU Museum's reopening exhibit explores AI's impact on reality perception, and No. 4 MSU hockey set for rebound at Wisconsin. 

In the news today-   Arora: Why Ava Ziegler’s competitive retirement should be seen as a celebration, not a loss, MSU hosts events for MLK Day celebration, MSU men's basketball dominates Indiana 81-60 in a late game showing, and MSU boasts $6.8B economic impact, calls for more state funding. 

In the news today: Men’s tennis set to host Western Michigan on Wednesday, MSU board's cheeriness clashes with faculty angst, and Four MSU hockey players competing in the World Juniors. 

In the news today- No. 2 MSU hockey splits series with Ohio State, Vandalism at MSU Jewish Center investigated as possible hate crime, MSU board gives Tom Izzo $1 million raise. 

In the news today- Michigan State dominates on the road in the first game of the weekend, Late surge lifts MSU past Northwestern 76–66, and Alabama’s Nick Sheridan announced as MSU offensive coordinator. 

In the news today- Everything you need to know for MSU fall commencement 2025, Political RSOs navigate inter-group dynamics and influence amid record student engagement, 'Fear-based' leadership looms over fundraising department, and Fundraising VP responds to State News story: 'Leadership comes with difficult choices.'

In the news today- MSU hosts inaugural Beaumont Tower holiday lighting ceremony, MSU women’s tennis welcomes a trio of 2026 recruits, and MSU men’s soccer welcomes new class of Spartans. 

In the news today- MSU Gymnastics hosts annual Green & White intrasquad meet, The struggles behind Jonathan Smith’s tenure at MSU, and MSU students share hopes for new football coach Pat Fitzgerald. 

In the news today- Board to vote on new football coach's contract, construction projects, MSU football lands 18 high school recruits for 2026 class, MSU women’s tennis stacks up three ITA rankings, Board to vote on strict criteria for addressing investment concerns. 

In the news today- No. 7 Michigan State squanders opportunity against No. 4 Duke, MSU receives record-breaking $401 million commitment. No. 3 MSU hockey responds to split series against No. 1 Michigan, MSU professor returns to 'Jeopardy!' for a second chance. 

In the news today- Spartans close monumental day with dominant win over Iowa, No. 3 MSU hockey set for series against rival No. 1 Michigan, Inside Pat Fitzgerald's $30 million contract and incentives, MSU punter Ryan Eckley declares for NFL draft. 

In the news today- MSU to pay $150,000 to settle suit over unpaid legal fees, MSU women's club soccer wins national championship, Four Spartans earn All-Region honors, Takeaways from MSU welcome week 2025: A look at racial bias within the East Lansing police department and city council. 

In the news today: All you need to know about the firing of MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith; MSU launches a $1 billion fundraising push: FOR SPARTA; Star MSU wide receiver Nick Marsh plans to enter the transfer portal; and Michigan State football announces Pat Fitzgerald as its new head coach. 

In the news today- Michigan State football snaps losing streak, ends season with win over Maryland. Jonathan Smith was fired after two seasons at MSU The Trump administration's cuts diminish foreign language education at MSU. MSU Museum set to reopen in January following $28 million renovations. 

In the news today- MSU jumps to No. 11 in AP Poll before Fort Myers Tip-Off, Men's soccer falls short and faces big roster decisions this offseason, Smith addresses pressure as MSU hot-seat rumors swirl. East Lansing hosts Michigan’s largest rail show, Model Train Expo.