Decisions & News
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2018
August
June
April
- Student-led research highlighted at Board of Trustees meeting
- Board approves room and board rates, recognizes record number of GPA awards
February
January
- National organizations selected to oversee Healing Assistance Fund
- MSU trustees name former Michigan governor John Engler interim president
- Board of Trustees accepts Simon’s resignation; appoints Beekman as acting president
2017
December
- Students earn 2017 Board of Trustees’ awards
- Board approves planning $35m for FRIB construction projects
October
- Students earn 2017 Board of Trustees' awards
- Board approves planning for $50m to modernize power plant, campus energy efforts
September
- MSU's Empower Extraordinary campaign hits $1.5 billion goal early, continues fundraising momentum
- MSU Board of Trustees roundup
June
- MSU sets 2017-18 tuition, announces freshman tuition freeze
- MSU Faculty members awarded distinguished professor title
- $7 Million in gifts launches MSU music facilities expansion
April
- Students earn 2017 Board of Trustees Awards
- MSU Board approves lowest room and board increase in 19 years
February
2016
June
April
February
2015
December
October
September
June
- Trustees approve tobacco-free ordinance for all campus property
- MSU golf center to be named in honor of Lasch family
- MSU faculty earn distinguished professor title
- MSU Board of Trustees roundup
- MSU board adopts budget guidelines, sets tuition
April
- Students earn 2015 Board of Trustees' awards
- Rate hike ensures quality living environment for MSU students
- MSU Board of Trustees roundup
February
- MSU Board of Trustees roundup
- Board of Trustees approves construction of Grand Rapids Biomedical Research Center
January
2014
December
- Board of Trustees roundup
- Six graduates earn BOT recognition
- Demolition of former Grand Rapids Press building approved by Board of Trustees
October
August
June
April
- Students earn 2014 Board of Trustees' awards
- Despite rate increase, MSU residence halls remain bargain for students
- MSU Board approves appointment of Youatt as provost
- New MSU band practice field named in honor of Akers, Eichler
January
2013
December
October
September
June
- MSU faculty earn University Distinguished Professor title
- MSU board approves 2013-14 budget, lower tuition increase than expected
- MSU Board of Trustees roundup
April
- MSU Board of Trustees roundup
- Students recognized with 2013 Board of Trustees' Awards
- MSU Board approves Bio Engineering Facility Project
- For third consecutive year MSU apartment rates unchanged
- MSU Board approves name change of Agriculture Hall
January
2012
December
October
September
July
June
- MSU Board of Trustees roundup
- CMS moves to campus-friendly location this fall
- MSU budget reflects commitment to quality, affordability
April
- Swain named MSU vice president for communications and brand strategy
- MSU apartment rates unchanged, residence halls see slight increase
- MSU board OKs Energy Transition Plan
- MSU set to begin work on energy-producing anaerobic digester
January
2011
December
- MSU Board of Trustees roundup
- Old College Field entrance to be named in honor of Joe D. Pentecost
- Eight 4.0 students receive Board of Trustees Awards
October
September
June
- MSU faculty earn University Distinguished Professor title
- MSU board adopts new budget, sets tuition rates
- MSU board roundup
- Heller to serve as dean of MSU College of Education
April
- Some housing rates remain unchanged, others increase slightly
- Board of Trustees honors 33 students for academic excellence
February
January
2010
December
- MSU Board of Trustees meets Dec. 10
- Maybank named MSU interim vice president for student affairs
- MSU presents BOT Awards
November
September
June
- MSU implements 2.5 percent tuition hike, less than originally approved
- MSU Board of Trustees meets in Detroit
April
- Some MSU on-campus apartment rates to be lowered
- MSU Board of Trustees honors 23 students for academic excellence
February
2009
December
- MSU Board of Trustees roundup
- MSU trustees give authorization to proceed with art museum construction
- MSU Board of Trustees honors six students for academic excellence
October
September
June
April
- MSU Board of Trustees tackles full agenda
- MSU board votes to increase room-and-board rates 5.25 percent
- MSU Board of Trustees honors 15 students for academic excellence
January
2008
December
- James Pritchett new director of MSU’s African Studies Center
- MSU offers emergency aid for students and families hit by economic crisis
November
October
September
- MSU enrollment increases slightly from year ago
- MSU archery park to be named in honor of Becky and Bob Humphries
June
- Michigan State University tuition to rise 6.8 percent
- MSU football facility’s Hall of History to be named in honor of Demmer family
April
- MSU board votes to increase room-and-board rates
- MSU Board of Trustees recognizes 22 students for academic achievements
January
2007
December
- Michigan State University trustees raise Simon’s salary 5 percent; cite performance assessment
- MSU board authorizes steps to finalize Pfizer donation
- MSU Board of Trustees recognizes six students for academic achievements
October
September
- MSU preliminary numbers show larger than anticipated enrollment
- Mark Hollis named MSU Athletics Director-Designate
July
June
- MSU board approves naming of Lyman Briggs College
- MSU faculty earn University Distinguished Professor title
May
- MSU board approves naming of ‘Perles Plaza’
- MSU board endorses expansion of osteopathic college to southeast Michigan
- MSU board gives go-ahead to pursue degree/research programs in Dubai
April
- MSU Board of Trustees recognizes 23 students for academic achievements
- MSU board votes to boost room-and-board rates
February
January
- Secchia provides lead gift, Grand Action to help campaign as MSU board launches plan to change the way medicine is taught, delivered
- Ferguson and Foster to lead MSU Board of Trustees
2006
December
- Michigan State University trustees raise Simon's salary; cite performance and market position
- MSU Board of Trustees recognizes six students for academic achievements
October
September
- Rappley named dean of Michigan State College of Human Medicine
- Michigan State President Simon receives contract extension
April
- Michigan State board sets housing rates for 2006-07
- MSU Board of Trustees recognizes 19 students for academic achievements
January
- MSU trustees give president raise; Simons donate back to university
- MSU board approves acting dean of new residential college
2005
October
- MSU Administration and Board of Trustees to move state appropriated funds into student financial aid
September
- MSU preliminary enrollment numbers show slight increase
- MSU lab that studies auto-engine efficiency to expand, improve
- MSU board approves medical college acting dean
July
June
- MSU faculty earn University Distinguished Professor title
- MSU board approves new provost, two dean positions
April
- MSU board appoints acting dean of veterinary college
- MSU board sets housing rates for 2005-06
- MSU minority enrollment stable; retention remains above national average
- MSU board okays guidelines for exceptions to alcohol policy
- MSU Board of Trustees recognizes 21 students for academic achievements
February
- MSU board approves changes to ordinances
- MSU board approves contracts for Sparty project, new parking ramp
January
2004
December
November
- MSU board approves changes to Spartan Stadium project
- MSU board hires firm to build veterinary medicine critical care unit
- MSU board approves appointment of John Hudzik as acting provost
October
July
June
- MSU board approves budget that includes hikes in student aid, tuition
- MSU hires firm to design 'Sparty' intersection; accepts gifts, grants totaling $48.4 million
- Trustees select Simon as MSU's 20th president
May
April
- MSU Board of Trustees recognizes 15 students for academic achievements
- MSU law school name change reflects integration and collaboration
- MSU Board of Trustees approves new school, housing rates
- International and Hispanic student enrollment increases, progress made on diversity initiatives
February
January
- MSU Board Of Trustees approve 3 percent salary increase for President McPherson
- Board approves construction manager for Snyder/Phillips Hall renovations
- Board endorses Gov. Granholm's budget proposal
2003
December
- MSU board approves appointment of new youth sports institute director; accepts $43 million in grants, contracts
- MSU pledges not to raise tuition mid-year
- Six MSU students recognized for academic achievement
- MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences names acting dean
- MSU trustees approve amendment to anti-discrimination policy
November
- GM donation enables MSU to further develop soil cleanup technology
- Board approves amendment to MSU alcohol ordinance
- MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources re-organizes, combines three departments
October
September
- Board approves major addition, expansion of MSU's Spartan Stadium
- Preliminary figures near planned drop in MSU enrollment
- MSU veterinary critical care unit to be named in honor of Matilda Wilson
- MSU board accepts $74 million in gifts; awards contracts for various projects
August
June
- Despite budget cuts, MSU strives to remain affordable; Simon vows to maintain 'character and quality' of university
- Mary Nettleman named chairperson of MSU Department of Medicine
- MSU appoints director of Veterinary Oncology Center
- Internationally known epidemiologist to join MSU faculty
- Adelaja named Hannah Professor in Land Use Policy
May
- MSU Board of Trustees sets housing rates for 2003-04
- Two MSU departments undergo name changes
- 'Pain and progress' theme at MSU
April
- MSU names Paul B. Thompson to W.K. Kellogg Endowed Chair In Food, Agricultural And Community Ethics
- Trustees grant leave to MSU president, appoint provost as interim president
- 16 MSU students honored for academic achievements
- Minority enrollment up at MSU; progress made on diversity goals
February
- MSU board approves restructuring of Department of Romance and Classical Languages
- MSU Board of Trustees approves director of new environmental program
January
2002
December
- MSU Board of Trustees approves Smith's appointment as football coach
- Six MSU students recognized for academic achievement
October
September
- MSU releases preliminary enrollment figures for 2002-03 academic year
- Trustee, spouse commit $6 million gift to honor former MSU president
- MSU trustee, spouse pledge $1 million gift for new music building
- MSU board approves $1.2 billion goal for history-making capital campaign
- MSU Board of Trustees resolution "Healthy Michigan" ballot proposal
June
May
April
- William Strampel named dean of MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
- World-renowned spine expert to join MSU faculty
- MSU Board of Trustees sets housing rates for 2002-03
- MSU board approves Comley's appointment as head hockey coach
- 10 MSU students honored for academic achievements
- MSU Board of Trustees accepts patent donations from GM, Delphi Technologies Inc.
- Minority enrollment up at MSU; progress made on diversity goals
February
- MSU Board of Trustees approves addition to Clinical Center and Radiology Building
- Ron Mason, one of nation's top coaches, named director of athletics at MSU
2001
December
- MSU Board of Trustees approves next phase of 20/20 Vision Master Plan
- Robert Hall named head of MSU hematology/oncology, director of Great Lakes Cancer Institute
- MSU Board of Trustees approves naming gyms after Akers, Heathcote
- MSU board accepts Life Science Corridor grant to fund structural biology center
October
September
- Trustees accept gift of land in Jackson County
- Robert B. Duncan named dean of MSU's Eli Broad College of Business
- MSU approves Cuellar as director of Julian Samora Research Institute
- MSU Board of Trustees names Carter to administrative post
- MSU scholarship program to benefit children of those killed in terrorist attacks
