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 376 Episodes
MSU Alumna and Broadcast Journalist Sheri Jones Entering Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame
MSU alumna Sheri Jones is a broadcasting and journalism icon in the Greater Lansing area. She's been anchoring the news at Lansing's CBS affiliate, WLNS-TV 6 for 35 ye...
Agricultural Innovation at MSU Working to Feed A Growing Population in the Face of Climate Challenges
On this episode of MSU Today, we're talking about agricultural innovation.That's an area in which Michigan State University is a worldwide powerhouse. The world’s popu...
MSU Alliance Dedicated to Using Knowledge to Transform Lives Around the World and in Africa
Tawana Kupe is the vice chancellor of the University of Pretoria in South Africa. In December 2019, Professor Kupe was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Humaniti...
From the Met to MSU: How Mark and Sadie Rucker are inspiring the next generation of diverse singers
By: Alex TekipWhen Mark Rucker’s high school choir teacher told him he’d be performing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York one day, he didn’t believe her. After all,...
'Michigan Model' national pilot program to help curb acts of mass violence
$15 million state grant will support Center for Targeted Violence PreventionMichigan State University’s Department of Psychiatry is launching a pilot program – with a ...
A Conversation on Breast Health with MSU Health Care Breast Surgical Oncologists
Breast health is the topic on this episode of MSU Today. MSU Health Care breast surgery oncologists Jessica Henderson and Harvey Bumpers talk about risk factors and th...
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Get Screened.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed in March to highlight the importance of screening for colorectal cancer, as well as to promote healthy lifestyle habits t...
MSU Multicultural Center construction to commence this spring
Michigan State University is on the cusp of making history, with construction of the university’s first free-standing multicultural center set to begin this spring. Th...
MSU’s partnership with Henry Ford Health and sustainable health theme of MSU Strategic Plan 2030 evolve
A sweeping community development sponsored by Henry Ford Health, Tom Gores and the Detroit Pistons, and Michigan State University intends to invest $2.5 billion over t...
MSU Interim President Woodruff’s January 2023 Spartan Community Letter
With a new semester and calendar year underway, Michigan State University Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff joins Russ White on MSU Today to elaborate on topics and...
MSU scholars analyze the latest in Michigan politics and economics on podcast
MSU Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) Director Matt Grossmann, Professor Emeritus of Economics Charley Ballard, and IPPSR Associate Director Arno...
Alexis Travis setting a culture of health and wellbeing at Michigan State University
Dr. Alexis Travis is assistant provost and executive director overseeing Michigan State University's new University Health and Wellbeing division that brings together ...
Meet New Michigan State University Trustee Dennis Denno
Dennis Denno is a new member of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees.
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas? Not Necessarily
David Stowe is a professor of religious studies in Michigan State University’s College of Arts and Letters.
Inflation and the evolution of holiday shopping
MSU marketing researchers Ayalla Ruvio and Forrest Morgeson join Russ White on MSU Today to discuss how inflation is impacting holiday shopping.
MSU researchers ask: Are you being quiet fired?
MSU marketing researchers Ayalla Ruvio and Forrest Morgeson join Russ White on MSU Today to discuss the concept of quiet firing.
MSU alumnus Cole Cavalieri is the new chief engineer for the Mackinac Bridge Authority
MSU College of Engineering alumnus Cole Cavalieri - Class of 2014 in civil engineering – is the new chief engineer for the Mackinac Bridge Authority.
MSU alumna and renowned journalist Jemele Hill with her new book, Uphill: A Memoir
MSU alumna and renowned journalist Jemele Hill returns to MSU Today to discuss her new book, Uphill: A Memoir.
New MSU dean leading a diverse and welcoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to a sustainable future
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean Kelly Millenbah talks with Kirk Heinze on MSU Today.
Renowned plant scientist to lead MSU’s Plant Resilience Institute
Seung Yon “Sue” Rhee, a researcher with diverse and interdisciplinary experience ranging from plant development to plant metabolism, bioinformatics, genomics, and comp...
MSU scholars analyze results and reflect on the 2022 midterm election results
MSU Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) Director Matt Grossmann, Professor Emeritus of Economics Charley Ballard, and IPPSR associate director Arno...
MSU alumnus and retiring radio executive reflects on influential 47-year career
Steve Schram is an MSU alumnus, an outstanding alumni honoree of MSU’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences, and a member of the Michigan Association of Broadcas...
Schupan leader working to improve and increase recycling in Michigan
Tom Emmerich is chief operating officer for Schupan and president of Schupan Recycling. He joins me on MSU Today to talk about the state and future of recycling in Mic...
Culture, community, communication and “stagility” guide interim Michigan State University president
Michigan State University Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff joins Russ White on MSU today.
Centralized security operations, partnership with East Lansing Police to improve campus safety
As Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. prepares to leave his role as the institution’s 21st president, his legacy will be remembered by his...
MSU STRIDE Center promotes independence, employment and quality of life for people with disabilities
Michigan State University has launched a new center to meet the critical need globally to support individuals with disabilities in life and career transitions.
Pandemic School Performance and Political Predictions
State of the State is a monthly conversation on Michigan politics, policy, and the economy from Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Rese...
Get to know “enthusiastic’ SpartanMag.com Publisher Jim Comparoni
SpartanMag.com Publisher Jim Comparoni joins me on MSU Today.
President Stanley reflects on the “extraordinary opportunity I've had at Michigan State University”
Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. joins me on MSU today to elaborate on topics he covers in his October 2022 Spartan Community Letter, wh...
Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States every September 15 through October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Amer...
