Alexandria Verner, 20, Arielle Diamond Anderson, 19, and Brian Fraser, 20, died in the February attack. Their families had raised questions about campus security. The settlements will give each family $5 million.
Talent & Education
To prosper, Michigan must be a more educated place. Bridge will explore the challenges in education and identify policies and initiatives that address them.
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Michigan State University to release Nassar documents after years of delay
Survivors of MSU medical doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse have called for transparency for years, but the school had refused citing attorney-client privilege. Friday, MSU trustees unanimously voted to release some records.
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New MSU president: I’m ready to move beyond scandals, get along with board
Kevin Guskiewicz is trading Tar Heels Carolina blue for Spartans green and white. He will be MSU’s next president and he has his work cut out for him as the school navigates multiple scandals.
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Michigan State University names president. What to know about Kevin Guskiewicz
Michigan State University’s next leader will come from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. MSU leaders hope he’ll bring stability to a school rocked with several scandals.
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Michigan spread word on free college. But are residents listening?
A new Detroit Regional Chamber report finds that, despite a slew of free programs, not enough people know about them or are going to college.
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Controversial elsewhere, AP African American Studies widely popular in Michigan
As the College Board finalizes curriculum for the class following controversies, schools in Michigan say the only issue has been finding enough seats for interested students.
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School choice here to stay in Michigan: See how it impacts your district
Michigan public school choice has grown in the last decade. See how many people in your district use school choice.
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In Michigan, 1 in 4 kids go to school outside district, as choice expands
Once a largely city and suburban issue, school choice is now a statewide and rural phenomenon. That’s good news for many parents, but it’s causing financial problems and headaches for school officials.
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Whitmer launches new education office, seeking more college grads in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new department focused on lifelong learning, known as MiLEAP, aims to accelerate efforts to improve education in Michigan. Education leaders say they hope it’s not just another layer of bureaucracy.
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Michigan’s draft population plan: Better schools, high-tech jobs, new taxes
Draft recommendations from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s population commission includes a laundry list of changes. And they’ll cost money.