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 390 Episodes
MSU scholars on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Management and Psychology Quinetta Roberson and Assistant Professor of Communication Stephen Spates share their thoughts on t...
Meet the co-chairs of MSU’s Green and White Council
Welcome to another episode of Kevin’s Conversations on MSU Today. Kevin is Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz, who joins me occasionally to elaborate...
“Jazz Royalty” Carmen Bradford brings her passion to MSU Jazz Studies
Carmen Bradford is jazz royalty and a 2024 Grammy Award winner for “Basie Swings the Blues – the Count Basie Orchestra.” She’s been nominated five times for Grammy Awa...
MSU Law tax clinic provides legal counsel to vulnerable members of society
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...
Colorful painting by MSU artist commemorates inaugural Spartan Bus Tour
Teresa Dunn is a Mexican American artist raised in rural Southern Illinois. Her identity, life, and art are influenced by her racial and cultural heritages and the com...
State of the State podcast examines potential impact of tariffs on Canada
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...
Family and Food: A lifetime of family meals together eventually led Eli Sussman, ’07, back to his first love of cooking
Eli Sussman grew up in the Detroit suburb of Huntington Woods. After graduating from Berkley High School, MSU’s James Madison College felt like a natural next step. “...
MSU alumna Heidi Przybyla is championing new approaches to reporting and delivering news
Michigan State University alumna Heidi Przybyla is an award-winning investigative and television correspondent who is championing new approaches to reporting and deliv...
National Medal of Science awarded to oncofertility innovator, MSU Foundation Professor Teresa Woodruff
Teresa K. Woodruff joined an elite group of Americans who have received two national medals of honor when President Joe Biden announced the latest recipients of the Na...
State of the State podcast examines potential impact of Trump agenda on Michigan
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...
Alan Prather appointed director of Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum
Michigan State University has announced the appointment of Alan Prather as director of the Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum. Prather has served as interim di...
Porteous siblings honor their parents with transformative gift to MSU Honors College
Three Spartan alumni siblings – Dave Porteous, Bill Porteous, and Ruth Porteous Hamilton – had often thought of ways they could honor their parents, who had attended M...
Meet MSU’s Vice President for Government Relations Rebecca DeVooght
Rebecca DeVooght is the vice president for Government Relations at MSU. She describes the professional journey that led her back to her alma mater. She talks about th...
MSU dean brings back resilient ethos from volunteer work
Joyce deJong is the dean of the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. An alumna of the college, she began her appointment on Feb. 5, 2024. Earlie...
MSU outreach helps Michigan communities thrive
MSU serves all 83 counties across Michigan with programs and partnerships that support the state’s residents, bolster the economy and advance the common good. MSU’s o...
MSU research powers Michigan’s economy and future
As a leading global public research university, MSU generates knowledge and innovation that is crucial to grow Michigan's economy in automotive, engineering, health ca...
MSU political scientists analyze the presidential outcome and Michigan’s statewide election results
The presidential election is now behind us and Michigan played a crucial role in the election results. For MSU Today’s 2024 Election Spotlight Series, I’m talking with...
Reimagining solid waste as a sustainable source for bendable, self-healing concrete
Concrete is the second largest consumed material in the U.S., and its production is responsible for 8% to 10% of carbon dioxide emissions. Professor Qingxu “Bill” Jin ...
MSU’s talent pipeline contributes to a stronger Michigan
Dedicated to improving lives today and tomorrow, Michigan State University delivers extraordinary impact to individuals and communities across the state of Michigan th...
MSU neurologist shares perspective of football from a team neurologist in new book
If you are one of the tens of millions of Americans who loves football—and who simultaneously worries if it can be safely played—then Dr. David Kaufman’s book is must-...
Passionate Spartan Alumnus Leading Evolution of Detroit Auto Show
Michigan native and Michigan State University alumnus Sam Klemet is co-executive director of the Detroit Automobile Dealers Association (DADA). The DADA represents nea...
Michael Sant’Ambrogio is the new dean of MSU College of Law
Michael Sant’Ambrogio is the new dean of MSU College of Law, effective October 25, 2024. The new dean talks about his and the college’s teaching and scholarship streng...
Inaugural Spartan Bus Tour highlights MSU’s statewide impact
Following his Sept. 29 investiture, Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., announced one of his first initiatives was to bring “MSU to Michiga...
MSU researchers call for an end to daylight saving time to protect people who have diabetes
Katie Sullivan has type 1 diabetes and uses an insulin pump. She is also a health care professional. During the last daylight saving time, or DST, change, she accident...
State of the State podcast assesses the homestretch for the general election
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...
Tom Izzo previews the 24/25 Spartan Basketball season
Tom Izzo is entering his 30th year as head coach of the Spartans men’s basketball team. On October 17, he addressed the media and student journalists to preview the 20...
WKAR is a City of East Lansing Early Voting Center for the 2024 General Election
The presidential election is right around the corner and Michigan is going to play a crucial role in the election results.For MSU Today’s 2024 Election Spotlight Serie...
MSU expert on how anger affects voting behavior
The presidential election is right around the corner and Michigan is going to play a crucial role in the election results.For MSU Today’s 2024 Election Spotlight Serie...
Meet the Dean: Eric Hegg leads the MSU College of Natural Science
Eric Hegg is the new dean of Michigan State University’s College of Natural Science. Hegg talks about his background and career at MSU, and he describes research and c...
MSU theatre professor receives national award for excellence in teaching and mentorship
As the 2024 recipient of the Betty Jean Jones Award, Ann Folino White, associate professor of theatre studies at Michigan State University, joins the ranks of a select...
