Russ White
I host and produce MSU Today for News/Talk 760 @wjrradio and @MichiganStateU's @NPR affiliate @WKAR News/Talk 102.3 FM and AM 870.
Appears in 424 Episodes
NPR's Scott Horsley inaugurates MSU lecture series covering food and economic policy
David Ortega is Professor and Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics & Policy in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State Unive...
MSU 2030: Excellence for Global Impact unveiled
Michigan State University unveiled a new strategic plan -- MSU 2030 – in September 2021, articulating a shared vision for the university and six bold priorities for co...
MSU Law Immigration Law Clinic wins cases for clients around the country
The Michigan State University College of Law is home to eight law clinics, each specializing in a public service area of the law that provides professional legal couns...
A Conversation with MSU Spartans Gymnastics Coach Mike Rowe
Michigan State University Gymnastics Coach Mike Rowe and All-American Spartan gymnast Sage Kellerman join Russ White on this episode of MSU Today. They say gymnastics ...
Meet the Dean: College of Arts and Letters’ Thomas Stubblefield
Thomas Stubblefield is the new has dean of the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) at Michigan State University, effective July 1, 2025. Dean Stubblefield describes his ...
Meet the Dean: Agriculture and Natural Resources' Matt Daum
Matthew Daum named dean of MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and associate provostFollowing a competitive national search, Matthew Daum has been appro...
Michigan State University announces record fundraising year
Uncommon Will in Action: A Record Year for a Far Better World Michigan StateUniversity has announced it raised a record $380.1 million during the fiscal year that en...
MSU Launches New Technology Engineering Degree Program in Response to Industry Demand
The Michigan State University College of Engineering has launched its new Technology Engineering program. (TechE) [pronounced Tech – “E”]The TechE bachelor of science ...
What to know when choosing a college
“MSU helps students learn to pivot, persevere, and overcome challenges.”Michigan State University Executive Director of Admissions John Ambrose talks about the challen...
MSU IPPSR State of the State podcast focuses on expiring COVID funds for school districts
State of the State is the monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Res...
MSU Research Foundation designates $75M to propel Michigan State’s vision for a far better world
In a bold demonstration of philanthropic leadership and long-standing commitment to Michigan State University, the MSU Research Foundation has designated $75 million o...
J Batt introduced as MSU’s next athletic director
New Michigan State University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics J Batt was introduced to Spartan Nation at an introductory press conference on J...
Meet new MSU Spartans Athletic Director J Batt
J Batt is Michigan State University’s new vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. Batt’s contract and appointment as vice president and director of i...
Education and engagement are pillars of Wharton Center’s mission
Eric Olmscheid is executive director of Michigan State University’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts.Olmscheid reflects on his first three years leading Wharton Cent...
Meet New MSU Provost Laura Lee McIntyre
Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D. has selected Laura Lee McIntyre as MSU’s next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs ...
Spartan Bus Tour highlights MSU’s impact in Detroit
For decades, Michigan State University has been working with partners in Detroit to support the city’s economic development, advance the arts, transform schools, impro...
MSU IPPSR State of the State podcast focuses on trade and tariffs
State of the State is the monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Res...
Shawn Turner on the power of public media, the work WKAR does, and how you can help shape its future
The next few weeks are critical, says WKAR Public Media General Manager Shawn Turner. As Congress prepares to vote on the issue of federal funding for public media, th...
MSU USAID projects terminated by the Trump administration
All MSU USAID programs have been cut as the federal government seeks to reshape higher education and cut what it sees as wasteful spending. At MSU, nine direct and fiv...
Tom Izzo on the “unprecedented crazy times” in college athletics
Michigan State University Spartans Basketball Coach Tom Izzo met with the media on April 16 to discuss the state of the sport he loves and all of college athletics.Con...
