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Roy Levy Williams, aide to 3 Michigan governors, dies at 83

February 21, 2022 GMT

GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. (AP) — Roy Levy Williams, a former auto executive who also worked for three Michigan governors, has died at his suburban Detroit home. He was 83.

Williams died Feb. 11 in Grosse Pointe Woods following a brief illness, according to a release from his family.

Lawyer loses challenge to mandatory membership in group

July 16, 2021 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected a challenge to a policy that requires lawyers join the State Bar of Michigan.

Michigan Supreme Court justice retiring after 21 years

November 14, 2020 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Stephen Markman has heard his last round of cases after 21 years as a justice on the Michigan Supreme Court...

AG suspends investigation of Michigan State over Nassar

By DAVID EGGERTDecember 24, 2019 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — State Attorney General Dana Nessel has suspended a nearly two-year-long criminal investigation into Michigan State University's handling of complaints against now-imprisoned serial sexual abuser Larry Nassar, a spokeswoman said Tuesday...

Low-profile administrator replaces Engler at Michigan State

By DAVID EGGERTJanuary 17, 2019 GMT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State University ousted its interim president on Thursday, a week ahead of his scheduled departure, as the school stepped up efforts to finally move beyond the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal...

The Latest: Faculty supports new Michigan State president

January 17, 2019 GMT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on the resignation of interim Michigan State University President John Engler (all times local):...

The Latest: Michigan State president says he’ll quit Jan. 23

January 16, 2019 GMT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on the resignation of Michigan State University's interim president (all times local):...

Nassar victims urge Michigan State board to fire Engler

By ALICE YINJune 19, 2018 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A letter signed by at least 130 sexual abuse victims of former sports doctor Larry Nassar on Tuesday urged Michigan State University's governing board to oust interim president John Engler, saying he has reinforced a "culture of abuse" at the school...

Michigan State trustees call for school president to resign

By ALICE YIN and LARRY LAGEJune 15, 2018 GMT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two Michigan State University trustees are calling for interim school president John Engler to resign immediately, joining a chorus of sexual assault victims of disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar and top legislators who say the campus community cannot heal until Engler steps down...

Podcast: Howes on MSU money trap

Daniel Howes, The Detroit NewsApril 14, 2018 GMT

Detroit News Columnist Daniel Howes and Michigan Radio are partners in weekly essays examining what's hot in Michigan business and politics – and what it all means. This week, Howes says it's now clear why Michigan State University's interim president, John Engler, tapped an old Republican hand to head government relations for the university.

MSU launches new civil rights, Title IX office

The Detroit NewsMarch 24, 2018 GMT

Amid intense scrutiny over its handling of sexual assault complaints in the Larry Nassar scandal, Michigan State University is launching a new Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance, Interim President John Engler announced Friday.

MSU interim president Engler gets mixed reviews

Kim Kozlowski, The Detroit NewsMarch 19, 2018 GMT

East Lansing — Michigan State University student Natalie Rogers can't understand the focus of interim President John Engler as he works to lead the university past the Larry Nassar scandal.

In the first six weeks of his tenure, the former Republican governor has made numerous moves, including the replacement of top MSU officials.

MSU: Nassar victim settlements stall amid legislation

StaffMarch 15, 2018 GMT

Lansing — Michigan State University has been negotiating with lawyers representing victims in the civil lawsuits linked to the Larry Nassar scandal but talks broke down after a package of sexual assault bills was introduced in the Michigan Legislature, a university spokesperson said Thursday.

Spencer to face protesters Monday at MSU

StaffMarch 4, 2018 GMT

White nationalist leader Richard Spencer is expected to face protests from students at Michigan State University when he appears Monday during a campus tour that has been mired in litigation.

Former MSU president Mackey dies at 89

The Detroit NewsFebruary 14, 2018 GMT

East Lansing — Maurice Cecil Mackey Jr., who was president of Michigan State University from 1979 to 1985, died Feb. 8 at age 89, the university said Wednesday.

"Cecil Mackey led MSU during some of its toughest budget years and his training as an economist was fully tested," Interim MSU President John Engler said in a statement.

Michigan State plans to fire official over Nassar scandal

By DAVID EGGERTFebruary 9, 2018 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State University said Friday it plans to fire a high-ranking administrator who told police he never followed up after ordering sports doctor Larry Nassar to have a third person present during certain treatments...

Column: After Nassar, reform constitution

Dennis LennoxFebruary 6, 2018 GMT

The resignation of Lou Anna Simon as president of Michigan State University and subsequent hiring of ex-Gov. John Engler as her interim replacement doesn't end the constitutional crisis exposed by the evil of Larry Nassar.

Smith: On Super Bowl, and winter woes

Paul W. SmithFebruary 5, 2018 GMT

"Outta' My Mind on a Monday Moanin'"

I'm not feeling so great this morning. (You, too!?) It might have been the chicken wings, chips and dip, pizza, guacamole, seven-layer dip, chili, jalapeno poppers, deviled eggs, sliders and more.

Hard-nosed ex-Michigan governor to lead Michigan State

By DAVID EGGERT and JEFF KAROUBJanuary 31, 2018 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A hard-nosed former Republican governor of Michigan who's temporarily taking over leadership of Michigan State University said Wednesday that now is not the time for politics, as the school weathers criticism over disgraced former doctor Larry Nassar's ability to molest young female athletes for decades...

MSU official: Ex.-Gov. Engler to be named interim president

By DAVID EGGERTJanuary 31, 2018 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former Gov. John Engler will be named the interim president of Michigan State University amid the fallout over sexual assaults committed by former sports doctor Larry Nassar, a high-ranking school official involved in the board of trustees' plan said Tuesday...