In a classic Michigan State versus Oakland basketball matchup, the Spartans did not play well. Or, more accurately, the Grizzlies played very well. In a game defined by physicality, grit and an underdog story that nearly came to life, MSU defeated Oakland 79-70.

The last name Bullough carries extra weight on the streets of East Lansing compared to most others. It represents Michigan State royalty, with three generations of Bullough men having worn Spartan green on the football field.

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved new head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s contract at its Friday meeting.

Trustee Brianna Scott, the current vice chair, will begin serving a one-year term as chair in January. Trustee Renee Knake Jefferson will serve as vice chair. Trustee Kelly Tebay, the current chair, will end her term.

Michigan State University student activists expressed their discontent about the structure of a soon-to-be bureaucratic committee meant to consider divestment requests from campus.

The Michigan State University's Board of Trustees approved Friday a $1 million raise for men's basketball coach Tom Izzo.

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved new head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s contract at its Friday meeting. A term sheet spelling out certain aspects of Fitzgerald's deal with MSU has been publicized, but a complete version of his contract has not been.

In the last decade, Michigan State University has gone through a trial by fire, weathering what seems to be one scandal after another. From the Larry Nassar scandal to the allegations against former football head coach Mel Tucker, MSU has endured crisis after crisis.

Ranked at No. 7, the MSU women’s soccer team earned their highest post-season ranking in program history in a season underlined by historic firsts and near-successes.

Students are now more 'accepting' of violence in discourse, with 38% of MSU students considering it acceptable to use violence to stop someone from speaking on campus, at least in rare cases, according to FIRE College Speech Rankings.

Michigan State University's vice president for fundraising responded Wednesday to a State News report on employees' issues with her leadership style, sending a lengthy note of appreciation to her staff that credited it with the department's successes.

With changes this semester for Registered Student Organizations in terms of funding for CORES&CAMS groups and the now-required signature of the Anti Discrimination Policy, student groups have expressed frustration with the abrupt changes to RSO functions.

On Dec. 6-7, the UAB hosted its 62nd annual Winter Arts and Craft show at the Michigan State University Union. This is one of the largest craft shows in Michigan, with 130 booths stretched across three different floors.

From Warsaw to the Breslin Center spotlight, Karolina Staniszewska’s junior season was one to remember. The MSU outside hitter earned a spot on the 2025 All-Big Ten Volleyball Second Team, the conference announced last Tuesday afternoon, marking the first all-conference honor of her career.

For the first time in Michigan State University’s 170-year history, Beaumont Tower was illuminated with holiday lights Monday evening, marking the beginning of what President Kevin Guskiewicz hopes will become a lasting MSU tradition.

This investigation is based on interviews with 25 current and former Advancement employees and nearly 1,000 pages of MSU documents obtained through public records request.

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The Michigan State University Board of Trustees will consider establishing a series of rigid tests for evaluating campus calls for changes to its investment portfolio based on ethical reasons.

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees will vote Friday on whether to approve the new head football coach's contract, and a number of campus infrastructure upgrades.

Michigan State women’s tennis placed three athletes in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division I National Singles and Doubles Rankings, which were released last week following the NCAA Individual Championships.

Just two days before National Signing Day, Pat Fitzgerald became the new head coach of Michigan State. That created the challenging task of trying to retain as many of MSU’s current recruits as possible — players who had previously committed to former head coach Jonathan Smith.

Michigan State women’s tennis added three future standouts to its roster last Monday, as head coach Kim Bruno announced the program has signed Ariane Lesterhuis, Fredrika Runström and Nora Syrtveit to compete beginning in the 2026–27 season.

Jonathan Smith’s era at MSU is officially over after the university parted ways with the head coach earlier this week. His short, unsuccessful tenure lasted just two years and ended with a 4-20 record in East Lansing, affected in part by disciplinary actions tied to the program’s probation.

MSU men’s soccer announced four new recruits shortly after the season ended, bringing in young talent to replace several departing players. Midfielder Dominic Dono, goalkeeper Ezra Horlings, midfielder Drew Rensing and defender Bilal Obeid have all officially signed to represent the Spartans.

If you’re an MSU student, you should be getting a text from us tomorrow with a survey about campus issues. Be sure to fill it out! The data will help us better understand what students think, and responses will be entered in a raffle to win MSU basketball tickets, gift cards, and more!

Michigan State University is preparing to celebrate its Spartans and their achievements with this year’s Fall commencement, which will be held on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13. From speakers to times of specific ceremonies, here’s everything you need to know before attending.

'Five Nights at Freddy’s 2' debuted Dec. 5, guiding audiences through a narrative that stumbles as awkwardly as the animatronics on screen — but still manages to entertain.

A flurry of missed chances, timely fouls and a future top five draft picks were the separators in MSU’s 66-60 first loss of the season.

Student-Made MSU will host its inaugural SCALE (Student Creatives and Artists Learning Entrepreneurship) Conference at Michigan State University on February 6–7, 2026.

After a shutout on home ice, No. 3 Michigan State hockey looked to split its series against No. 1 Michigan. From the drop of the puck, the Spartans were offensively determined. Despite trailing 1-0 just as the night before, MSU stuck with its game to earn a 3-1 victory in enemy territory.

Most games, MSU's identity positions it to win the battle of strength, but Duke showed the late-game offensive gear still has to catch up.

No. 3 Michigan State hosted No. 1 Michigan in men’s hockey on Friday night. The Spartans gave up an early goal and struggled to generate a sustained response, falling 3–0 in a shutout against Michigan’s defense.

In July 2025, Michigan State University’s Interim Director of Film Studies Pete Johnston competed on Jeopardy! for the first time. Now, he’s back again for another shot at first place.

No. 9 Michigan State women’s soccer continues to add accolades to its excellent season, with three players earning United Soccer Coaches All-American honors. The three selections are the most in a single season in program history.

At its last meeting of the semester, ASMSU had one of its most productive meetings, with a visit from Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz, a recap of the semester, eight bills passed and five Registered Student Organizations (RSO) approved to join the ASMSU Activity Department.

What does a team get rewarded with for its best start in a decade? How about the No. 4-ranked Duke Blue Devils — a perennial thorn in the side of Tom Izzo.

The Izzone. The trust expression of the community on MSU’s campus. Hundreds of students all unite into one collective force of screaming, bouncing and occasional jumbotron shilling. But amidst the communal chants of “de-fense” and “go-state,” some new yells have been entering the Izzone’s lexicon.

Electrical engineering sophomore Justin Conn learned the 6-step at Sparticipation this year. With no dance experience at all, Conn's new move led him to the MSU Breakers, which offers students the chance to learn breakdance.

Catch up on everything you missed in MSU sports this week.

Michigan State University and Spartan Athletics unveiled a landmark moment Thursday, announcing a transformational $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams of Acrisure.

The Big Ten conference has announced its football all-conference teams and individual awards. Overall, seven Michigan State players were selected, highlighting their skills, talents and efforts that they showcased during the 2025 college football season.

For the 13 newcomers on the Spartan hockey roster, this weekend will serve as an introduction to rivalry hockey. No. 3 Michigan State hockey will take on No. 1 Michigan, splitting home ice.

Colleges provide a unique space for young people to gather, learn, and even love. However, the same often can’t be said LGBTQ+ students, who face a slew of challenges while dating.

A law firm's defense of Michigan State University against a federal lawsuit is more intertwined with its past independent investigative work for the institution than previously understood. Whether that connection constitutes a conflict of interest continues to be debated.

The new Michigan State football head coach who was hired Monday and officially introduced Tuesday has agreed to a five-year deal worth $30 million that will extend through Jan. 31, 2031, according to a terms sheet obtained by The State News.

With former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald set to become the 27th head coach for the Michigan State Football program, many students are welcoming the team's rebuild with enthusiasm and hope for a resurgence with the new leader at the helm of the team.

Burglary, assault, and obstructing police were reported this past week. MSU disclosed the incidents under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, which requires universities to list reported criminal offenses publicly.

On his 51st birthday, new head football coach Pat Fitzgerald was introduced to MSU. Amassing a 110-101 record at Northwestern over 17 seasons, Fitzgerald now aims to right the course of a program that has had only one winning season since 2019.

Four members of MSU’s No. 9 women’s soccer team were named All-Region, with three making the 2025 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Women’s All-North Region First Team and the fourth joining them on the second team.

For many other aspiring musicians, AI poses a threat not only to the creative side of music production but to the way we consume and interact with music as a whole. Music is a purely human art, DuPree said, and it falls flat when it isn’t constructed by humans.