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MSU Today with Russ White

MSU Today is a lively look at Michigan State University-related people, places, events and attitudes put into focus by Russ White. The show airs Saturdays at 5 P.M. and Sundays at 5 A.M. on 102.3 FM and AM 870 WKAR, and 8 P.M. on AM 760 WJR.

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Update frequency
every 4 days
Average duration
23 minutes
Episodes
426
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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How can I make a smooth return to in-person work?

How can I make a smooth return to in-person work?

What are some tips for adjusting from working from home back to a nine-to five-schedule in the office?

First of all, be easy on yourself,” advises Hall. “We've been living in a weird state of reality …

00:28:03  |   Thu 19 Aug 2021
New Director Wants to Take a “Truly Relevant” MSU Museum to the Campus and Community

New Director Wants to Take a “Truly Relevant” MSU Museum to the Campus and Community

“It's great to be back,” Akmon says. “I did work here at the MSU Museum as an undergrad. I did what I like to affectionately refer to as grunt work, painting a lot of walls, helping with a lot of exh…

00:15:29  |   Wed 18 Aug 2021
Space and Grace: Mitigating Bias as Spartans Return to Campus

Space and Grace: Mitigating Bias as Spartans Return to Campus

Christine So (she/her) is ASMSU's Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer and Senior Advisor to APASO, that's the Asian Pacific American Student Organization.  Kelly High McCord (she/her) is D…

00:45:14  |   Mon 16 Aug 2021
MSU releases diversity, equity, and inclusion framework to inform strategic planning efforts

MSU releases diversity, equity, and inclusion framework to inform strategic planning efforts

The DEI Steering Committee was formed by MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. in December 2019 and is co-chaired by Wanda D Lipscomb PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and College of Human M…

00:41:48  |   Sun 15 Aug 2021
Cancer Survivor and MSU Alumna Judith Pearson Shares Stories That Inspire

Cancer Survivor and MSU Alumna Judith Pearson Shares Stories That Inspire

A diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer interrupted Judy's career as an author.

“Like for everyone else, it came at the worst possible time. But cancer really doesn't have a great time,” says Pea…

00:22:52  |   Wed 11 Aug 2021
Packaging leader Amcor makes transformative gift to Michigan State University School of Packaging

Packaging leader Amcor makes transformative gift to Michigan State University School of Packaging

“We're investing $10.8 million in the partnership,” says Fred Stephan, president of Amcor Flexibles North America. “The partnership will create an endowed chair of sustainability professorship. The c…

00:28:30  |   Tue 03 Aug 2021
President Stanley Reflects on Two Years in Office and Looks Ahead to MSU’s Vibrant Future

President Stanley Reflects on Two Years in Office and Looks Ahead to MSU’s Vibrant Future

“It's been a remarkable two years, Russ, and I'm so glad that as we look towards the fall to be a part of MSU and the important work that's going on here,” he says. “I think what still stands out the…

00:12:50  |   Fri 30 Jul 2021
A Conversation with Spartan Football Director of Player Engagement Darien Harris

A Conversation with Spartan Football Director of Player Engagement Darien Harris

Harris talks about what attracted him to MSU and about some his favorite moments on the football field. And he describes his role as the first director of player engagement for Spartan Football.

“It's…

00:26:11  |   Wed 28 Jul 2021
A Conversation with Spartan Athletics’ Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

A Conversation with Spartan Athletics’ Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

“I've worked in college athletics ever since I was an undergraduate student,” Baker says. “And much of my experience has been working directly with student athletes and coaches and being with the aca…

00:28:47  |   Wed 28 Jul 2021
Dignity and Respect Drive Alumnus’ Desire for Corporate America to ‘See and Hear’ Everyone

Dignity and Respect Drive Alumnus’ Desire for Corporate America to ‘See and Hear’ Everyone

Upon graduation, the Pontiac, Michigan native applied for a position in the Secret Service. While waiting to hear back. He began a career in insurance, which gradually led him into human resources wo…

00:27:36  |   Thu 15 Jul 2021
My Spartan Story Helps Spartans Codify Their Out-of-Classroom Experiences

My Spartan Story Helps Spartans Codify Their Out-of-Classroom Experiences

“Historically at MSU students have had a formal record of their credit bearing and learning through the academic transcript. And we at MSU know students are engaging in thousands of opportunities tha…

00:06:57  |   Tue 13 Jul 2021
Legendary MSU President’s Great Granddaughter Following in His Footsteps

Legendary MSU President’s Great Granddaughter Following in His Footsteps

And if that first name sounds familiar, Hannah Zimmerman is the great granddaughter of renowned MSU president John Hannah. She's on campus exploring her great grandfather's archives in the MSU librar…

00:15:05  |   Tue 13 Jul 2021
Schupan COO Tom Emmerich Looks to the Future of Recycling in Michigan

Schupan COO Tom Emmerich Looks to the Future of Recycling in Michigan

“It's been a great partnership over the years,” Emmerich says. “Not only are we at Schupan big Michigan State fans, we're fans of what you do and what your radio station puts out to the greater publi…

00:12:41  |   Tue 29 Jun 2021
A Conversation on Student Success at MSU with Associate Provost and Dean Mark Largent

A Conversation on Student Success at MSU with Associate Provost and Dean Mark Largent

“You can tell two things from the length of my title,“ says Largent. “The associate provost and dean of undergraduate education's responsibility is to coordinate the undergraduate experience, especia…

00:23:13  |   Tue 29 Jun 2021
A Conversation with MSU College of Nursing Dean Randy Rasch

A Conversation with MSU College of Nursing Dean Randy Rasch

“The basics are pretty much the same, but I think one of the things that's happened in the pandemic is that more people are much more aware of what nursing is about.” Rasch says in response to Beekma…

00:37:06  |   Tue 29 Jun 2021
Apple and MSU collaborating to launch first U.S. Developer Academy in Detroit

Apple and MSU collaborating to launch first U.S. Developer Academy in Detroit

“The work we do in the Hub is around designing for change in higher education,” says Gretter. “What that means is we focus specifically on learning experience design. Our work can range from helping …

00:10:27  |   Thu 17 Jun 2021
MSU Scholars Reflect on the Sustained Significance and Impact of Juneteenth

MSU Scholars Reflect on the Sustained Significance and Impact of Juneteenth

In this edition of the MSU Today podcast, four MSU scholars discuss the sustained significance and impact of Juneteenth.

“I am not one who grew up participating in or knowing about Juneteenth,” says D…

00:32:11  |   Mon 14 Jun 2021
Celebrating Global Acclaim and Progress Amidst Challenges during Leadership Transition in MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Celebrating Global Acclaim and Progress Amidst Challenges during Leadership Transition in MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Regarding CANR’s rankings in the 2021 Quacquarelli Symonds World Research Rankings, Hendrick is justifiably proud.  “It’s an honor for us to be in the top 10,” says Hendrick. “If you look at where we…

00:28:00  |   Fri 11 Jun 2021
MSU Music Therapist Spreads Music’s Healing Power to Patients Throughout Michigan

MSU Music Therapist Spreads Music’s Healing Power to Patients Throughout Michigan

Jody Conradi Stark, Ph.D, is a board-certified music therapist with over 35 years of experience. Her work and research have contributed to that growing body and has impacted numerous populations incl…

00:20:30  |   Tue 08 Jun 2021
Spartan Fund leader connects alumni with their passions for helping MSU succeed and thrive

Spartan Fund leader connects alumni with their passions for helping MSU succeed and thrive

“She has a long and storied career at Michigan State, both as a student and for many years in our central advancement office,” says Spartans Athletic Director Bill Beekman. “And most recently within …

00:27:36  |   Wed 02 Jun 2021
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