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 328 Episodes
MSU IPPSR State of the State podcast examines recently passed financial disclosure legislation
Matt Grossmann, Charley Ballard, and host Arnold Weinfeld discuss Michigan and national politics, policy, and the economy on the monthly State of the State podcast fro...
Water Alliance amplifying MSU expertise and connecting with the community
The MSU Water Alliance brings together experts across the University to push the boundaries of discovery and find solutions to water-related challenges through researc...
The MSU Museum is “rethinking its strategy and solidifying its place on campus”
MSU alumnus Devon Akmon is the director of the MSU Museum. Topics include the MSU Museum becoming a vital “third space” for students, being a catalyst for interdiscip...
New MSU Football Coach Jonathan Smith introduced to Spartan Nation
Jonathan Smith, who has led Oregon State to new heights during his tenure over the past six seasons, has been named Michigan State University’s 26th head football coac...
Awareness key to avoiding counterfeit products when shopping online
Kari Kammel is the director of MSU’s Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP) in the College of Social Science and an adjunct professor in Michi...
A look inside MSU’s perennial national powerhouse debate team
One of Michigan State University’s most dominant teams is not in the Athletic Department. It’s our perennial national powerhouse debate team. Director of Debate Carly ...
A conversation on artificial intelligence and how it’s impacting our lives
We’re exploring the topic of artificial intelligence on this episode of MSU Today. We are we now? And what’s on the horizon? The panel featured Bill Hart-Davidson, ass...
Selecting, maintaining, and sustainably disposing of a real Michigan Christmas tree
Bert Cregg is a professor of Horticulture and Forestry in Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Cregg talks about the Christmas tre...
Spartan foodies discuss holiday food trends
Three Spartans talk about holiday food trends, the history and evolution of eating, the importance of knowing where our food comes from, the problem of food waste, foo...
Mat Ishbia wants to impact as many lives as possible in a positive way
Michigan State University alumnus and donor Mat Ishbia is the CEO and chairman of United Wholesale Mortgage, majority owner of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoeni...
The UAW strike and its implications for the future of the American labor movement
Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) discuss the latest in Michigan and national...
Tom Izzo previews the 2023/24 Spartans Men’s Basketball team and season
Hall of Fame Michigan State University Spartans Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Izzo previews the 2023/24 season. In his opening comments, Izzo says he’s “excited to be bac...
MSU Interim President Woodruff reflects on MSU's "upward trajectory for the 21st century"
Michigan State University Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff joins Russ White on MSU Today to elaborate on topics she covers in her September 2023 Spartan Community ...
UAW strike, possible government shutdown, internet insecurity topics in latest MSU IPPSR State of the State podcast
This month’s State of the State podcast from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research has Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld from th...
50 years of supporting research and innovation at Michigan State University
The Michigan State University Research Foundation has been enhancing research, encouraging innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, and facilitating economic developme...
50 years of recruiting, supporting, and retaining women in engineering at MSU
Michigan State University’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers is celebrating its 50th anniversary of recruiting, supporting, and retaining women in the enginee...
Spartan Community Letter highlights excellence of MSU and its people
Michigan State University Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff elaborates on topics she covers in her August 2023 Spartan Community Letter, which you can read by click...
Coming Home: Grand marshal seeks to unite students, faculty, alumni at MSU Homecoming 2023
Molly Brennan is 2023 MSU Homecoming Grand Marshal for Michigan State University Molly is a Spartan with both academic and athletic legacies. She was the engineering ...
Alumni help enhance MSU School of Packaging teaching, research, and industry partnerships
Michigan State University has a newly renovated School of Packaging building, following a fundraising campaign that raised more than $10 million. Upgrades to the facil...
Chief Safety Officer Updates Safety and Security Measures at MSU
Throughout the summer months, work on expanding Michigan State University’s safety and security network has continued. MSU stands committed to making sure its campus i...
150 Years of Connecting People, Plants, and Place
Michigan State University’s renowned W. J. Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023. Established in 1873, the W. J. Bea...
MSU hires Judd Herzer for new mobility director role
Michigan State University has named Judd Herzer as the director of MSU Mobility to help amplify and focus the university’s vast research activities in the smart-vehicl...
“Remarkable resilient” national economy, new state budget topics in latest MSU IPPSR State of the State podcast
This month’s State of the State podcast from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research has Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld from th...
A deep dive into college admissions at Michigan State University
John Ambrose is executive director of admissions at MSU. Dani Vincent and Ndi Sibanda are MSU students. Dani and Ndi are also tour guides for MSU Admissions. Ambrose ...
New VP for civil rights and Title IX education starts at MSU
Laura Rugless is Michigan State University’s inaugural vice president for civil rights and Title IX education and compliance.In this newly elevated role, which was tra...
MSU alumnus Frank Tramble is Duke’s inaugural vice president for Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs
Michigan State University alumnus Frank Tramble is Duke University’s inaugural vice president for Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs.Tramble describes his ca...
MSU's Muhammad Rabnawaz inducted into National Academy of Inventors
For creating technologies that have the potential to change the world and providing opportunities for future inventors, Muhammad Rabnawaz, an associate professor and F...
Summer brings more serene aspect to campus, but rhythms of university calendar continue to move toward another exciting academic year
Michigan State University Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff elaborates on topics she covers in her June 2023 Spartan Community Letter, which you can read by clickin...
MSU alumni cover Spartan Athletics for Michigan’s leading newspapers
MSU alumni Chris Solari and Matt Charboneau cover Spartan sports for the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News, respectively. They join me on MSU Today to talk about the...
Recycling advocate encourages Michiganders to “Take ‘Em Back” as bottle return rate drops to 75 percent
Michigan’s bottle and can redemption rate has fallen to around 75 percent since the start of the pandemic, according to state data. Prior to 2020, the Michigan Departm...
