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    • 2021 Statements
      • April 20, 2021: Acknowledging the impact of the Minneapolis trial verdict
      • April 30, 2021: Statement on the Passing of Eli Broad
      • 2021 Statements
      • July 30, 2021: Statement on passing of Sen. Carl Levin
      • March 17, 2021: Statement in support of our Asian Pacific Islander Desi American and Asian communities
    • 2020 Statements
      • Statement on coronavirus
      • July 14, 2020: Back-to-campus planning website
      • COVID-19 Reopening Campus Task Force appointed
      • Message to students: Information on student emergency funding options
      • 2020 Statements
      • June 18, 2020: Statement on U.S. Supreme Court DACA ruling
      • June 23, 2020: Statement on MSU-related confirmed COVID-19 cases
      • June 24, 2020: President's statement on visa suspensions proclamation
      • July 1, 2020: Transition in the Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives
      • July 7, 2020: Statement on new government guidance regarding international students
      • July 14, 2020: Statement on federal government's decision to rescind directive impacting international students
      • July 20, 2020: Diversity, equity and inclusion leadership changes
      • July 20, 2020: MSU Police Department leadership transition
      • Aug. 11: Statement on postponement of fall athletics season
      • Aug. 27: Living our values of inclusion and respect
      • Sept. 16: Statement on resuming college football
      • Sept. 16, 2020: Extending appointment of VP Marti Heil
      • Sept. 28, 2020: Statement on Proposed Department of Homeland Security Rule
      • MSU remains committed to living our values
      • Help recognize leaders in diversity
      • Oct. 6, 2020: Selection of vice president and chief diversity officer
    • 2020 Community Letters
      • Jan. 3, 2020: Letter to the community
      • Jan. 10, 2020: Letter to the community
      • Jan. 17, 2020: Letter to the community
      • Feb. 6, 2020: Addressing the bias incident at Wharton Center
      • Feb. 27, 2020: Letter to the community
      • March 10, 2020: Update on the novel coronavirus
      • March 11, 2020: Modification to in-person classes
      • March 13, 2020: MSU operations
      • March 18, 2020: Message to alumni
      • March 19, 2020: Coronavirus cases confirmed
      • March 23, 2020: Governor's "Stay at Home" executive order
      • March 25, 2020: Provost search update
      • April 6, 2020: Letter to the campus community
      • To faculty and staff: Novel coronavirus financial implications
      • Letter to alumni: COVID-19 update
      • May 11, 2020: Budget update for employees
      • May 14, 2020: Letter to the Spartan community
      • Message to staff and faculty: On-campus research reactivation
      • 2020 Community Letters
      • May 15, 2020: Resuming research
      • May 20, 2020: Provost transition update
      • May, 27, 2020: Letter to the campus community
      • July 28, 2020: Update on fall semester planning
      • May 29, 2020: Message to the campus community on the shocking events in Minnesota
      • June 4, 2020: A message to MSU alumni and donors
      • June 12, 2020: Message to community on Black Lives Matter and police accountability
      • June 22, 2020: Update on financial impacts of coronavirus pandemic
      • June 26, 2020: Update on returning to campus
      • June 26, 2020: Update on returning to campus
      • July 7, 2020: Campus update
      • July 16, 2020: The latest information on campus reopening plans
      • July 22, 2020: MSU Community Compact on COVID-19
      • Aug. 3, 2020: Defining the student experience and expectations
      • Message to students: Michigan primary election reminder
      • Aug. 10, 2020: Latest information on fall semester planning
      • Aug. 18: Fall semester plans change
      • Aug. 28: Setting expectations for our fall semester
      • Sept. 1: One-year progress on Title IX federal review
      • Sept. 4: Thank you from President Stanley
      • Sept. 9, 2020: An open letter to Spartans
      • Sept. 9: COVID-19 Early Detection Program
      • Sept. 9: Administrative Restructuring
      • Sept. 18, 2020: Moving forward in a new academic year
      • Sept. 29, 2020: COVID-19 update: Resources, decisions to keep Spartans healthy, safe
      • Oct. 6, 2020: MSU health and safety directives still in effect
      • Oct. 13, 2020: Cheering safely for the Spartans
      • Oct. 14, 2020: Update on MSU’s financial situation
      • Oct. 15, 2020: Important new tool in fight against COVID-19
      • Oct. 20, 2020: Our duty to vote, our commitment to community
      • Oct. 22, 2020: Plans for spring 2021 semester
      • Oct. 23, 2020: October update for all Spartans
      • Oct. 26, 2020: Mandatory DEI learning for MSU campus community introduced
      • Nov. 2, 2020: Tomorrow is Election Day
      • Nov. 5, 2020: Thanksgiving departure testing for students
      • Nov. 12, 2020: Keep your guard up
      • Nov. 16, 2020: How new state order impacts MSU
      • Nov. 19, 2020: Wishing you a safe holiday break
      • Dec. 10, 2020: Setting up for success in the spring semester
      • Dec. 17, 2020: Spartans step up in a challenging year
      • Dec. 22, 2020: Thank you, students
      • Dec. 22, 2020: Thank you, faculty and staff
      • Dec. 21, 2020: Start of classes delayed for spring 2021 semester
    • Messages and Statements
    • 2019 Statements
      • New MSU Board of Trustee announcement
      • 2019 Statements
    • 2019 Community Letters
      • May 31, 2019: Letter to the Community
      • Aug. 1, 2019: Message to faculty and staff
      • Aug. 29, 2019: Letter to the Community
      • Sept. 5, 2019: Message on U.S. Department of Education investigations
      • Sept. 6, 2019: Provost search update
      • Oct. 3, 2019: Letter to the community
      • Oct. 8, 2019: Excellence in Diversity Awards announcement
      • Oct. 11, 2019: Letter to the community
      • Oct. 22, 2019: Fostering a safe and inclusive campus
      • Oct. 29, 2019: Letter to the Community
      • Dec. 6, 2019: Letter to the community
      • 2019 Community Letters
      • Associate Vice President for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance Finalists’ Visit
      • Campus climate survey results, and next steps
      • Nov. 7, 2019: Letter to the Community
      • Preparing for MSU's future
      • Dec. 19, 2019: Letter to the community
    • 2021 Community Letters
      • 2021 Community Letters
      • Jan. 8, 2021: Important COVID-19 vaccine information
      • Jan. 14, 2021: Task Force on Racial Equity recommendations
      • Jan. 15, 2021: Eradicating RVSM remains key priority for MSU
      • Jan. 21, 2021: Celebrating MLK and the start of a new semester
      • Jan. 25, 2021: COVID-19 variant in Michigan
      • Feb. 3, 2021: Task Force on Racial Equity webcasts
      • Feb. 19, 2021: Planning a safe graduation
      • Feb. 22, 2021: DEI Foundations online education program
      • Mar. 5, 2021: MSU plans for more typical fall semester
      • Mar. 9, 2021: Our year of challenge
      • Mar. 16, 2021: U.K. coronavirus variant identified in campus community
      • Mar. 24, 2021: Supporting success and safety
      • Apr. 1, 2021: Selection of senior vice president and chief financial officer
      • Apr. 5, 2021: Students – you are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine
      • April 27, 2021: Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Strategic Plan
      • April 28, 2021: Graduation and other MSU milestones
      • May 4, 2021: You helped make this year a success
      • May 4, 2021: Best wishes and thank you!
      • May 10, 2021: MSU removes outdoor mask requirement
      • May 17, 2021: Bringing more employees back to campus
      • May 19, 2021: Update on financial situation
      • May 26, 2021: May MSU update
      • June 4, 2021: MSU sustainability update
      • June 8, 2021: Vaccinated Spartans can go without masks indoors and out
      • June 10, 2021: Vice President Heil to Retire
      • June 17, 2021: Appointment of vice president for research and innovation
      • June 28, 2021: Update on COVID-19 rules for summer, fall
      • July 2, 2021: Spartan Community Letter
      • July 22, 2021: Mandatory student COVID-19 vaccine survey
      • July 30, 2021: Updated COVID-19 requirements for the fall semester
      • Aug. 5, 2021: COVID-19 vaccination verification, exemption process
      • Aug. 10, 2021: Barr accepts new position with Princeton University
      • Aug. 16, 2021: Looking back and looking forward
      • Aug. 26, 2021: Byelich Announces Retirement Plans
      • Aug. 31, 2021: August Community Letter
      • Sept. 9, 2021: Remembering 9/11 twenty years later
      • Sept. 14, 2021: MSU strategic plan released
      • Sept. 15, 2021: Henry Ford - MSU Health Sciences Unveils Its New Brand
      • Sept. 27, 2021: University financial update
      • Sept. 30, 2021: Spartan Community Letter
      • Oct. 1, 2021: Notices to Students and Employees
      • Oct. 1, 2021: Notification of Title IX Coordinator contact information
      • Oct. 5, 2021: DEI Foundations online education program
      • Oct. 8, 2021: New structure for student services
      • Oct. 26, 2021: Spartan Community Letter
      • Nov. 8, 2021: COVID-19 requirements for the spring 2022 semester
      • Nov. 12, 2021: Addressing campus safety concerns
      • Nov. 12, 2021: Pay raise for faculty and academic staff
      • Nov. 19, 2021: Extended employee holiday break
      • Nov. 23, 2021: Spartan Community Letter
      • Nov. 29, 2021: Federal order requires employees to provide proof of vaccination
      • Dec. 13, 2021: Employee recognition bonus
      • Dec. 14, 2021: Update on new COVID-19 testing, next semester
      • Dec. 17, 2021: MSU to require COVID-19 boosters
      • Dec. 20, 2021: Spartan Community Letter
      • Dec. 29, 2021: Preparing for January return to campus
      • Dec. 31, 2021: Most classes to start remotely Jan. 10, stay virtual for three weeks
    • 2022 Community Letters
      • 2022 Community Letters
      • Jan. 6, 2022: Taking action to support survivors
      • Jan. 10, 2022: Deadline to submit booster information is Feb. 1
      • Jan. 12, 2022: MSU financial update
      • Jan. 21, 2022: In-person classes resume Jan. 31; at-home COVID test kits now available
      • Jan. 21, 2022: Update on search for Brendan Santo 
      • Jan. 26, 2022: Booster verification process is now live
      • Jan. 31, 2022: Spartan Community Letter
    • 2022 Statements
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  • News and Multimedia
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      • Webcast for current students (May 29, 2020)
      • Webcast for MSU faculty and staff (July 7, 2020)
      • Webcast for admitted students and parents (July 7, 2020)
      • COVID-19 Vaccination Podcast for MSU Faculty and Staff
    • News and Multimedia
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    • Oct. 18, 2021: ACE Fellow elected to National Academy of Medicine
  • Speeches and Op-eds
    • 2021 speeches
      • Feb. 12, 2021: President’s remarks to the MSU Board of Trustees
      • March 18, 2021: Appropriations testimony
      • April 16, 2021: President's remarks to the MSU Board of Trustees
      • June 18, 2021: President's remarks to the MSU Board of Trustees
      • Sept. 10, 2021: President's remarks to the MSU Board of Trustees
      • Oct. 29, 2021: President's remarks to the MSU Board of Trustees
      • Dec. 17, 2021: President's remarks to the MSU Board of Trustees
      • 2021 Speeches
    • 2021 articles
      • COVID vaccine a game-changer
      • 2021 Articles
    • 2020 Speeches
      • Feb. 14, 2020 Remarks to the MSU Board of Trustees
      • 2020 Speeches
      • 2020 Speeches
      • May 15, 2020 Remarks to the MSU Board of Trustees
      • June 26, 2020 Remarks to the MSU Board of Trustees
      • Sept. 11, 2020 Remarks to the MSU Board of Trustees
      • Oct. 30, 2020: Remarks to Board of Trustees
      • Dec. 18, 2020: Remarks to the Board of Trustees
    • 2020 Articles
      • Michigan's three research universities fight the opioid crisis
      • Michigan's three research universities fight the opioid crisis
      • 2020 Articles
      • To fight coronavirus, keep keeping your distance
      • Michigan’s three URC universities deeply involved in fighting COVID-19 crisis
      • Preparing for fall semester at MSU
    • Speeches and Op-eds
    • 2019 Articles
      • It's On Us Week supports campus culture change
      • 2019 Articles
    • 2019 Speeches
      • May 28, 2019: Remarks to the MSU Board of Trustees
      • 2019 Articles
      • Dec. 13, 2019: Remarks to the MSU Board of Trustees
      • Oct. 25, 2019 report to the MSU Board of Trustees
    • 2022 articles
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      • Jan. 4, 2022: Looking ahead to 2022, MSU has ambitious and innovative plans for the future
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      • May 26, 2020: DEI Steering Committee leadership transition
      • July 17, 2020: An update from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee
      • Aug. 4, 2020: Task Force on Racial Equity Announcement
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