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
My Spartan Story Helps Spartans Codify Their Out-of-Classroom Experiences
“My Spartan Story is Michigan State University's new co-curricular record, formally recognizing and supporting student learning beyond the classroom,” says program dir...
Legendary MSU President’s Great Granddaughter Following in His Footsteps
Hannah Zimmerman is a Stanford undergraduate who balances time between serving as New York's youngest elected official and the founder and director of TICO, The Instit...
Schupan COO Tom Emmerich Looks to the Future of Recycling in Michigan
Tom Emmerich is the chief operating officer of Schupan and the president of Schupan Recycling. Schupan is a supporter of Spartan Athletics and MSU Today.
A Conversation on Student Success at MSU with Associate Provost and Dean Mark Largent
Spartans Athletic Director Bill Beekman welcomes Mark Largent to this edition of MSU Today. Largent is the associate provost for undergraduate education, dean of under...
A Conversation with MSU College of Nursing Dean Randy Rasch
Spartans Athletic Director Bill Beekman welcomes Michigan State University College of Nursing Dean Randy Rasch to this edition of the MSU Today podcast.
Apple and MSU collaborating to launch first U.S. Developer Academy in Detroit
Apple and Michigan State University are partnering on the tech giant's first United States-based developer academy, and it's in Detroit. Sarah Gretter is associate dir...
MSU Scholars Reflect on the Sustained Significance and Impact of Juneteenth
On Saturday, June 19, 2021, Michigan State University will host a university wide and in person celebration of Juneteenth to commemorate the freeing of African America...
Celebrating Global Acclaim and Progress Amidst Challenges during Leadership Transition in MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) was recently named, yet again, as one of the top 10 colleges of agriculture and forestr...
MSU Music Therapist Spreads Music’s Healing Power to Patients Throughout Michigan
With the power to soothe and excite, it should come as no surprise that music also has the power to heal. Touted since the days of Aristotle in ancient Greece, an ever...
Spartan Fund leader connects alumni with their passions for helping MSU succeed and thrive
Rebecca Surian will lead the Spartan Fund as senior director of development within MSU Athletics.
A Conversation with George Johnson, new director of alumni engagement and community outreach for Spartan Athletics
George Johnson is the new director of alumni engagement and community outreach for Spartan Athletics. He joins Spartans Athletic Director Bill Beekman on this edition ...
A Conversation with MSU J-School Alumnus and Detroit Free Press Automotive Columnist Mark Phelan
Michigan State University School of Journalism alumnus Mark Phelan is the widely respected automotive columnist and critic at the Detroit Free Press. He joins me on MS...
New MSU College of Law Dean Linda Greene Wants Graduates to “Make a Difference”
Linda Greene is the inaugural dean of the MSU College of Law following its transition from an affiliate to a Michigan State University constituent college in the summe...
Michigan's redistricting process seeks to draw maps fairly in citizen-led, transparent process
On this month’s State of the State podcast from Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR), institute director Matt Grossmann ...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and “it’s completely normal to feel completely abnormal right now”
Dr. Claudia Finkelstein is Director of Wellness, Resilience and Vulnerable Populations at Michigan State University's renowned College of Human Medicine. May is Mental...
MSU Alumna Suzanne Sena is Championing Confidence and Inspiring Self-Belief with “Confidence Connection” podcast
Suzanne Sena is an Emmy-nominated television personality, former Fox News channel anchor, and the founder of Sena-Series Media Training. She also played Brook Alvarez ...
Spartans Athletic Director “making every possible effort for Spartan Nation to be in the stands this fall”
Spartans Athletic Director Bill Beekman joins Russ White for an update on all things MSU Athletics on this edition of the MSU Today podcast.
MSU’s Student-Athlete Support Services proactively enhances academic and personal development
Bill Beekman, MSU vice-president and director of Athletics at Michigan State University is joined by Todd Edwards on this edition of the MSU Today podcast. Edwards is ...
MSU releases strategic plan to address sexual assault prevention
After several years of research and analysis, Michigan State University has released an institution-wide strategic plan to address sexual assault, sexual harassment, r...
State of the State podcast explores social media impact on spread of misinformation
On this month’s State of the State podcast from MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, hosts Arnold Weinfeld, Charley Ballard, and Matt Grossmann welco...
Former Malawi President Joyce Banda Discusses Female Political Leadership with MSU Researcher
Malawi’s first female president, Joyce Banda, came to power under peculiar circumstances. She was never elected as president, but as the country’s vice president she a...
Expert panel reflects on sustained power and impact of Earth Day—as we celebrate Year 51
It was 51 years ago we celebrated the inaugural Earth Day. That was April 22, 1970. An estimated 20 million people participated back in 1970 and the observance has sin...
MSU alumna encourages shopping from women-owned brands, supports underrepresented communities
Erica Kangas, MSU class of 2010, is the vice president of engineering and a founding team member at Dough, a mission-backed startup with more than $1million dollars in...
MSU center renamed to be more reflective of LGBTQA+ community
Beginning July 1, the Lesbian Bisexual Gay and Transgender Resource Center or LBGTRC within the Division of Student Affairs and Services at Michigan State University w...
MSU Men’s Tennis Coach Gene Orlando is Growing the Game in Michigan and the Midwest
Men’s Tennis Coach Gene Orlando talks with Spartans Athletic Director Bill Beekman on this edition of the MSU Today podcast.
Spartans Women’s Tennis “on the cusp of being a consistent NCAA qualifier”
Spartans Athletic Director Bill Beekman is joined by Kim Bruno, the head tennis coach of the Michigan State University Women's Tennis Team, and student athlete, Sammie...
Nationally Recognized Gynecologic Oncologist Brings His Expertise to MSU “to take excellent care of patients”
Michigan State University Health Care and Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing have welcomed their newest physician, Jayson B. Field, MD.
Michigan State University and Lansing Community College form partnership to improve access to higher education, strengthen transfer process
Michigan State University and Lansing Community College have formalized a partnership that improves access to a four-year degree, increases student success and helps b...
MSU Alumnus, White House Deputy Press Secretary says his work “is all about the people”
Livonia Michigan native and Michigan State University School of Journalism alumnus Chris Meagher is the White House Deputy Press Secretary.
“I consider the vaccine the dose of hope,” says MSU public health authority
Debra Furr-Holden is an epidemiologist and C.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health Integration at Michigan State University and associate dean for public health. ...
