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The State News, Michigan State University

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MSU donor files notice of intent against Board of Trustees, university fundraising arms

University donor Brian D. Posey and TM Leasing filed a notice of intent against the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, various university fundraising arms and agents, alleging they "breached" an agreement guaranteeing Posey season-ticket accounts, alongside other benefits, in exchange for his donation commitments, according to documents obtained by The State News. The notice of intent, filed on Sept. 24, lists Posey, The Ticket Machine and TM Leasing as claimants in the filing. Posey and The Ticket Machine have been "among the university's most substantial season-ticket customers and donors" for around thirty years, according to the notice of intent. Collectively, the filing alleges that they have purchased around $7 million in tickets and contributed approximately $1.5 million in donations in support of the football, basketball, hockey, volleyball, golf and marching band programs. Mavacy PLLC, the firm that is representing Trustee Rema Vassar in her current lawsuit against several members of the university, including President Kevin Guskiewicz, is representing the claimants. The notice of intent names the Board of Trustees, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Spartan Ticket Office, University Advancement and the Spartan Fund. The claim also includes Spartan Ventures, a non-profit entity. Associate Athletic Director Bryan Hoch and Senior Vice

East Lansing, MI · 20h

The State News, Michigan State University

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MSUFCU commits $40 million to 'Uncommon Will, Far Better World' campaign

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union announced a commitment of $40 million for the $4 billion "Uncommon Will, Far Better World" campaign on Thursday. The commitment pushes the current total beyond the $2 billion halfway point, according to a press release. The 10-year commitment is a continuation of MSUFCU's over 40 years of support for the university, allowing it to "continue investing in people and programs across campus," according to the release. With the $40 million, MSUFCU's total support for MSU has reached $100 million, making it one of the university's "most generous donors." "This renewed commitment builds on that remarkable history and will help us empower the next generation of Spartans while strengthening the communities we serve," President Kevin Guskiewicz said in the Thursday release. The commitment is stated to be focused on community and connection, experiential learning, arts and culture and learning and student success at MSU. Within this, MSUFCU is pledging to support programs like Welcome to State and the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. "MSUFCU has a remarkable history of stepping forward at pivotal moments for Michigan State, and this continued commitment is another powerful example," said Kim Tobin, vice president of University Advancement, in

East Lansing, MI · 19h

Lansing State Journal

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These Greater Lansing football teams are at their best at playoff time

Making deep runs in the Michigan High School Athletic Association football playoffs is no easy feat. While a majority of the football programs in Greater Lansing have captured a district championship or at least reached a district final since the MHSAA expanded its playoffs in 1999, the list is much shorter of teams that have taken it a step further and won multiple regional titles. DeWitt has led the area programs that have had the most success at this stage of the state tournament with seven regional championships in the past decade. That is more than all but four area programs have won since 1999. With five area teams competing for 11-player regional championships this week, here is a look at the most successful Greater Lansing schools at the regional stage of the MHSAA state tournament in the modern era of the playoffs. THE TOP 10 1. DeWitt ▶ Regional titles: 16 Deep runs have been the norm for the Panthers, who have been a model of consistency with their 16 regional championships. Four of those came in Division 4 — 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2006. DeWitt's other regional championships have come in Division 3 in 2002, 2009, 2010, 2012,

Lansing, MI · 2d

The State News, Michigan State University

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Michigan, MSU fans donate 237 gallons of urine at 'Piss Off' for fertilizer research

For Trevor Peterson, the name alone was enough to sell him on the idea. Peterson and his friends waited in line for the "Piss Off," a research competition he learned aboutthrough social media. The name came up in the friends' group chat, and they instantly knew participation was mandatory while tailgating in Ann Arbor. "It's a little bit about the competition, but also at the same time, the competition is the fun part," Peterson said. "I'm also happy to provide research for the soil and fertilizer." However funny and gimmicky the promotion sounds, it worked. The researchers received exactly what they wanted: as much urine as they could get to turn into nutrient-rich fertilizer. The competition, organized by researchers at the University of Michigan and MSU, was designed for a process referred to as pee-cycling. Researchers at both universities are interested in extracting nutrients from human urine to eventually use it as a natural, nutrient-rich agricultural fertilizer. The fertilizer will be used at U-M's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum and MSU's W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. In total, the "Piss Off" movement accumulated more than 237 gallons of urine. U-M fans won the competition by a final score of 137-100,

East Lansing, MI · 15h

WLNS

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Parma Western and Ionia volleyball advance to regional final

CHARLOTTE, MI. (WLNS) — Parma Western defeated Chelsea in four sets and Ionia would defeat Lansing Catholic in five sets, to set up a division two regional final between the Panthers and the Bulldogs. Parma Western got the win over Chelsea with a score of (25-23, 23-25, 25-19, 25-19). Ionia would take down Lansing Catholic […]

Charlotte, MI · 2d

MLive

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Lumen Christi hopes to keep playoff run going against Belding

For the second week in a row, Lumen Christi welcomes a run-focused offense to Crowley Field when the Titans take on Belding for the regional title.

Jackson, MI · 18h

thebattlecreekshopper.com

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St. Philip volleyball wins district title for 27th-straight year

The St. Philip Catholic Central High School varsity volleyball team picked up its 27th-straight district title on Nov. 5 with a 3-0 sweep of the Climax-Scotts Panthers at Bellevue High School. St. Philip advanced to the final with a 3-0 win over Tekonsha the night before. The Tigers came out...

Bellevue, MI · 1d

WLNS

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MSU to open third child development lab in Lansing

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan State University will celebrate the opening of its third Child Development Lab this week at a new location in Lansing. The facility offers educational and developmental programming for young children from birth to age 5. The new Lansing facility will open in phases, welcoming families this fall and adding classrooms […]

Lansing, MI · 2d

thesuntimesnews.com

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Saline, Milan and Chelsea Schools Receive $115,000 to Support New Educators

New teachers have plenty to learn beyond what happens in the classroom, and three local school districts are getting some extra help making sure they don’t have to figure it all out alone. Saline Area Schools, Milan Area Schools and Chelsea School District will receive a combined $115,222 in...

Chelsea, MI · 18h

hoodline.com

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Michigan Campus Voters Turn Out in Droves as Democrats Sweep Statewide Races

Michigan's college towns saw strong turnout for the Nov. 3 midterm, with high participation among Michigan State University students and Ann Arbor setting a city record for Election Day voter registrations. The surge came in an election where Democrats swept nearly every major statewide race on the ballot, from an open U.S. Senate seat to the governor's office.

Ann Arbor, MI · 16h

thelivingstonpost.com

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Auditors give HPS highest mark in annual audit

Howell Public Schools has again received an unmodified opinion on its annual financial audit, the highest level of assurance an auditor can provide regarding the presentation of a district’s financial statements, indicating that the financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In their...

Howell, MI · 1d

abc12.com

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Michigan State Rep. wants hate crime probe after Delta College student's anti-Muslin rant

SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A state representative is calling for a hate crime investigation after a Delta College nursing student posted an anti-Muslim rant on social media following last Tuesday's election. The video by a woman from Saginaw County started with her expressing upset over the election results, particularly...

Saginaw County, MI · 15h

eastlansinginfo.news

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For East Lansing Band Students, the Lessons Go Beyond Music

David Larzelere and Holly Thornton manage classrooms of more than 70 students, helping young musicians turn dissonance into harmony while teaching them skills and lessons that extend far beyond the band room. Larzelere is an East Lansing High School alumnus — class of 1995 — and is in his 17th...

East Lansing, MI · 3d

The State News, Michigan State University

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Guest Commentary: MSU should reject 'the Putin violinist'

Michigan State University's College of Music will host a virtual masterclass with controversial Kremlin connected violinist, Vadim Repin on Nov. 11. Students should question why MSU is hosting the so-called "Putin violinist." The Kremlin portrays artists like Vadim Repin as a way of presenting the positive side of Russian culture to cover up their invasion of Ukraine. This soft weapon technique is aimed at removing crippling economic sanctions and forgiveness of 227,000 war crimes . Repin portrays himself as apolitical but he reeks of Kremlin influence. His sanctioned wife Svetlana Zakharova is with the ruling United Russia party. She previously endorsed Russia's invasion of Crimea along with 500 other artists. Then in April 2025, Repin participated in a concert broadcasted to Crimea , perceived as a validation of Russia's illegal occupation of the peninsula. In April 2022, Repin was awarded "People's Artist of Russia" by Putin. His arts festival has received funding from Putin's cultural initiatives fund and he recently applied for a $1.2 million dollar grant. Critics allege this fund supports Russian nationalism and aggression. Repin's acceptance of Russian state financial incentives and awards obligates his silence about Russia's war. Any doubts that Repin is a Kremlin propagandist were

East Lansing, MI · 3d

WILX-TV

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Lansing Catholic, Hillsdale Academy capture girls cross country state titles; Lumen Christi’s Samantha Schroeder defends individual title

BROOKLYN, Mich. (News 10) - The Lower Peninsula cross country state finals were held at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn on Saturday. In Division 3, Lansing Catholic took home the team state championship led by junior Josie Bishop, who finished in third place overall. Also in Division 3, Jackson Lumen...

Lansing, MI · 4d

jtv.tv

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Spring Arbor University Surpasses $80 Million Goal for Ignite Campaign

University leadership and donors participate in groundbreaking ceremony last Thursday. Courtesy photo. (November 9, 2026 9:25 AM ET) Spring Arbor University today announced that it has surpassed its $80 million fundraising goal for Ignite: The Campaign for Spring Arbor University, marking a significant milestone in the university’s commitment to Christ-centered education and continued institutional growth.

Spring Arbor, MI · 3d