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
President Stanley sees better days ahead as MSU confronts the evolving coronavirus
This is MSU Today. I'm Russ White. Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. joins me to talk about the latest on the evolving coronavirus and ho...
MSU University-Wide Strategic Plan Focuses on Empowering Excellence, Advancing Equity, Expanding Impact
Michigan State University recently unveiled its new strategic plan that articulates a shared vision for the university through the end of the decade. The MSU Strategic...
Michigan State University President Reflects on 2021, Looks Ahead to 2022
Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. discusses topics he covered in his December 2021, Spartan community letter.
MSU Health Care Urology Clinic an Innovative and Collaborative Home to Urologic Care and Research
The MSU Health Care Urology Clinic exists to cure or reduce suffering from urologic disease and disability within an innovative and collaborative setting of urologic c...
University Mission, Community Engagement Guide Restructuring of Public Safety at MSU
This is episode two of Chopping It Up with the Chief, the chief being Marlon Lynch, MSU's vice president for public safety and chief of police. With Chief Lynch today ...
MSU President Stanley’s November 2021 Spartan Community Letter
I'm Russ White. This is MSU Today. I’m back in the company of Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. to talk about some of the topics he cover...
Food Justice and Sustainability Activist Advocates Food Sovereignty and Urban Farming in Detroit
Shakara Tyler earned her PhD from MSU from the Department of Community Sustainability in 2019. She’s currently the board president of the Detroit Black Community Food ...
MSU Health Care Gastroenterology Clinic Opens to Serve Greater Lansing
After practicing medicine together for over two decades, Dr. Catherine Kerschen, Dr. Lisa Oliveri-LePain and Maria Reed, PA-C, have formed the MSU Health Care Gastroen...
MSU Student Veterans Resource Center Helps Military Veterans and Their Families Achieve Academic and Personal Success
On this edition of MSU today, we're going to talk about Michigan State University's Student Veterans Resource Center. We're going to do that with three individuals.
MSU President Stanley’s October 26, 2021, Spartan Community Letter
Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. talks about topics he covered in his October 26th, 2021, Spartan Community Letter.
Retention and Recruitment Drive Advocate for Michigan Broadcasters
Sam Klemet is a Michigan State University alumnus, and he's the President and CEO-Elect of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB).
Renowned MSU Health Care “Plumber for the Body” Treats Vascular Disease in the Lansing Area
Judith C. Lin M.D. is Professor of Surgery and Chief of Vascular Surgery at MSU Health Care.
Technology's impact on our daily lives subject of new podcast from WKAR at Michigan State University
WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University has launched Life, Meet Tech, a new weekly podcast exploring the ways in which our daily lives intersect with technology...
Focus, Structure of MSU Department of Police and Public Safety Adjusts to Better Represent Priorities of Spartan Community
Under the direction of Marlon Lynch, Michigan State University Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police, and with approval of MSU President Samuel L. Stanl...
A Conversation on Climate Change with MSU Geographer Jeff Andresen
Jeff Andresen is a professor in MSU’s Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences. And he is the state climatologist for Michigan. He studies climate ch...
Michigan State University President Stanley’s September 30, 2021 Letter to the MSU Community
Well, it's always a pleasure to catch up with Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., and particularly today on a beautiful fall day where we'...
Michigan State University officially unveils its new STEM Teaching and Learning Facility
Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., and other university leaders officially introduced the new STEM Teaching and Learning Facility on the ...
Michigan State University Athletic Director Alan Haller’s Introductory Press Conference
Michigan State University introduced its new athletic director Alan Haller at an event at MSU's Breslin Center on September 7, 2021.
Covid Vaccination Town Hall for MSU Faculty and Staff
Leaders from Michigan State University gathered together for a podcast to help answer questions about MSU’s vaccination requirements for the fall semester and to share...
Michigan Higher Education Funding 101
How much do you know about how Michigan funds its public universities and institutions of higher education and about how much it funds those institutions? David Bertra...
How can I make a smooth return to in-person work?
As COVID-19 restrictions lift, many people are finding themselves getting called back to in-person work environments after several months in remote settings. To help t...
New Director Wants to Take a “Truly Relevant” MSU Museum to the Campus and Community
MSU alumnus Devon Akmon is the new director of the MSU Museum. He’s also the director of Science Gallery Detroit. Devon has come full circle as he’s an alumnus of MSU ...
Space and Grace: Mitigating Bias as Spartans Return to Campus
As more and more Spartan faculty, staff, and students return to campus for what we hope will be a more traditional in-person experience, let's discuss mitigating bias ...
MSU releases diversity, equity, and inclusion framework to inform strategic planning efforts
Michigan State University has released its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee Plan, culminating 18 months of review, stakeholder input, and development...
Cancer Survivor and MSU Alumna Judith Pearson Shares Stories That Inspire
Judy Pearson's career began in a tree, a wonderful old maple in her parents’ backyard with a perfect branch on which to sit and write. Now, hundreds of thousands of wo...
Packaging leader Amcor makes transformative gift to Michigan State University School of Packaging
A $10 million gift from Switzerland-based packaging innovator Amcor to the Michigan State University School of Packaging will establish an endowed faculty position foc...
President Stanley Reflects on Two Years in Office and Looks Ahead to MSU’s Vibrant Future
August 1, 2021, is the second anniversary of Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. taking office as president of America's premier land grant...
A Conversation with Spartan Football Director of Player Engagement Darien Harris
Darien Harris is director of player engagement for Spartan Football. Harris is a former Michigan State student athlete and football player. He talks about his role wit...
A Conversation with Spartan Athletics’ Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Dr. Ashley Baker is chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer for Spartan Athletics. She joins Spartans Athletic Director Bill Beekman on this edition of MSU Toda...
Dignity and Respect Drive Alumnus’ Desire for Corporate America to ‘See and Hear’ Everyone
Michigan State University College of Social Science and School of Criminal Justice alumnus Carlos Cubia is senior vice president and global chief diversity officer for...
