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2008

June

• Michigan State University tuition to rise 6.8 percent
• MSU football facility's Hall of History to be named in honor of Demmer family

April

• MSU board votes to increase room-and-board rates
• MSU Board of Trustees recognizes 22 students for academic achievements

January

• MSU taking steps to 'Be Spartan Green'

2007

December

• Michigan State University trustees raise Simon's salary 5 percent; cite performance assessment
• MSU Board of trustees recognizes six students for academic achievements
• MSU board authorizes steps to finalize Pfizer donation

October

• MSU board gives go-ahead for College of Human Medicine Secchia Center

September

• Mark Hollis named MSU Athletics Director-Designate (msuspartans.com)
• MSU preliminary numbers show larger than anticipated enrollment

July

• MSU board votes to raise tuition by 9.6 percent

June

• MSU board approves naming of Lyman Briggs College
• MSU faculty earn University Distinguished Professor title

May

• MSU board gives go-ahead to pursue degree/research programs in Dubai
• MSU board approves naming of ‘Perles Plaza’
• MSU board endorses expansion of osteopathic college to southeast Michigan

April

• MSU Board of Trustees recognizes 23 students for academic achievements
• MSU board votes to boost room-and-board rates

February

• Board approves naming of MSU's School of Music to College of Music

January

• Secchia provides lead gift, Grand Action to help campaign as MSU board launches plan to change the way medicine is taught, delivered
• Ferguson and Foster to lead MSU Board of Trustees

2006

December

• Michigan State University trustees raise Simon's salary; cite performance and market position
• MSU Board of Trustees recognizes six students for academic achievements

October

• New dean appointed at Michigan State University College of Arts and Letters

September

• Michigan State President Simon receives contract extension
• Rappley named dean of Michigan State College of Human Medicine

April

• MSU Board of Trustees recognizes 19 students for academic achievements
• Michigan State board sets housing rates for 2006-07

January

• MSU trustees give president raise; Simons donate back to university
• MSU board approves acting dean of new residential college

2005

October

• MSU Administration and Board of Trustees to move state appropriated funds into student financial aid

September

• MSU preliminary enrollment numbers show slight increase
• MSU lab that studies auto-engine efficiency to expand, increase
• MSU board approves medical college acting dean

July

• MSU board approves budget that includes increases in tuition, financial aid

June

• MSU faculty earn University Distinguished Professor title
• MSU board approves new provost, two dean positions

April

• MSU minority enrollment stable; retention remains above national average
• MSU board sets housing rates for 2005-06
• MSU board okays guidelines for exceptions to alcohol policy
• MSU Board of Trustees recognizes 21 students for academic achievements
• MSU board appoints acting dean of veterinary college

February

• MSU board approves contracts for Sparty project, new parking ramp
• MSU board approves changes to ordinances

January

• MSU Board of Trustees re-elects David Porteous chairman

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2004

December

• Six MSU students recognized for academic achievements

November

• MSU board approves changes to Spartan Stadium project
• MSU board hires firm to build veterinary medicine critical care unit
• MSU board approves appointment of John Hudzik as acting provost

October

• New center will help MSU health care students hone communication skills

July

• Campus leader named research vice president
• Board of Trustees approve the sale of Ludington property

June

• Trustees select Simon as MSU's 20th president
• MSU board approves budget that includes hikes in student aid, tuition
• MSU hires firm to design 'Sparty' intersection; accepts gifts, grants totaling $48.4 million

May

• MSU trustees appoint acting deans, award bids on construction projects

April

• MSU law school name change reflects integration and collaboration
• MSU Board of Trustees recognizes 15 students for academic achievements
• MSU Board of Trustees approves new school, housing rates
• International and Hispanic student enrollment increases, progress made on diversity initiatives

February

• Revitte named new MSU faculty grievance official

January

• Board endorses Gov. Granholm's budget proposal
• Board approves construction manager for Snyder/Phillips Hall renovations
• MSU Board of Trustees approve 3 percent salary increase for President McPherson

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2003

December

• MSU pledges not to raise tuition mid-year
• MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences names acting dean
• MSU trustees approve amendment to anti-discrimination policy
• MSU board approves appointment of new youth sports institute director; accepts $43 million in grants, contracts
• Six MSU students recognized for academic achievement

November

• Board approves amendment to MSU alcohol ordinance
• MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources re-organizes, combines three departments
• GM donation enables MSU to further develop soil cleanup technology

October

• MSU board set state funding request guidelines; approves endowed chair; accepts $22 million in grants, gifts

September

• MSU board accepts $74 million in gifts; awards contracts for various projects
• Preliminary figures near planned drop in MSU enrollment
• Board approves major addition, expansion of MSU's Spartan Stadium
• MSU veterinary critical care unit to be named in honor of Matilda Wilson

August

• MSU board approves extension of McPherson's leave, continues Simon's appointment as interim president

June

• MSU board approves new journalism school director; awards contracts for various projects
• Adelaja named Hannah Professor in Land Use Policy
• MSU appoints director of Veterinary Oncology Center
• Mary Nettleman named chairperson of MSU Department of Medicine
• Internationally known epidemiologist to join MSU faculty
• Despite budget cuts, MSU strives to remain affordable; Simon vows to maintain 'character and quality' of university

May

• MSU Board of Trustees sets housing rates for 2003-04
• 'Pain and progress' theme at MSU
• Two MSU departments undergo name changes

April

• Trustees grant leave to MSU President, appoint provost as interim president
• Minority enrollment up at MSU; progress made on diversity goals
• 16 MSU students honored for academic achievements
• MSU names Paul B. Thompson to W.K. Kellogg Endowed Chair in Food, Agricultural and Community Ethics

February

• MSU board approves restructuring of Department of Romance and Classical Languages
• MSU Board of Trustees approves director of new environmental program

January

• MSU Board of Trustees elects David Porteous as chairperson

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2002

December

• MSU Board of Trustees approves Smith's appointment as football coach
• Six MSU students recognized for academic achievement

October

• MSU board adopts appropriation request, calls on state government leaders to narrow funding gap

September

• MSU board approves $1.2 billion goal for history-making capital campaign
• MSU trustee, spouse pledge $1 million gift for new music building
• Trustee, spouse commit $6 million gift to honor former MSU president
• MSU releases preliminary enrollment figures for 2002-03 academic year
• MSU Board of Trustees resolution "Healthy Michigan" ballot proposal

June

• MSU trustees set general fund operating budget for 2002-03

May

• MSU trustees establish policy recognizing link between state support, tuition rates

April

• Minority enrollment up at MSU; progress made on diversity goals
• MSU Board of Trustees sets housing rates for 2002-03
• 10 MSU students honored for academic achievements
• William Strampel named dean of MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
• MSU board approves Comley's appointment as head hockey coach
• World-renowned spine expert to join MSU faculty
• MSU Board of Trustees accepts patent donations from GM, Delphi Technologies Inc.

February

• MSU Board of Trustees approves addition to Clinical Center and Radiology Building
• Ron Mason, one of nation's top coaches, named director of athletics at MSU

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2001

December

• MSU Board of Trustees approves next phase of 20/20 Vision Master Plan
• Robert Hall named head of MSU hematology/oncology, director of Great Lakes Cancer Institute
• MSU board accepts Life Science Corridor grant to fund Structural Biology Center
• MSU Board of Trustees approves naming gyms after Akers, Heathcote

October

• MSU hires construction firm for stadium turfgrass project

September

• MSU Board of Trustees names Carter to administrative post
• MSU scholarship program to benefit children of those killed in terrorist attacks
• Robert B. Duncan named dean of MSU's Eli Broad College of Business
• MSU approves Cuellar as director of Julian Samora Research Institute
• Trustees accept gift of land in Jackson County

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