Tag: Larry Nassar

Leadership & Policy

Ex-Michigan State President Gets Millions in Payout

The former Michigan State University president accused of lying about her knowledge of allegations against sports doctor Larry Nassar is getting about $2.5 million as part of a retirement package, according to an Associated Press report. Michigan State announced Tuesday that Dr. Lou Anna Simon’s retirement will be effective Aug. 31. She resigned as president […]

July 31, 2019

Michigan State Applications Decline After Larry Nassar Scandal

The number of undergraduate applications to Michigan State University (MSU) has declined by 8.3 percent in the past year as a result of the Larry Nassar sexual assault scandal and its handling of sexual assault allegations involving student athletes. Before the public heard about the sexual assault allegations involving Nassar in 2016, undergraduate applications to […]

December 5, 2018

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Former MSU President Charged with Lying to Police About Larry Nassar Investigation

Dr. Lou Anna Simon, former president of Michigan State University (MSU), has been criminally charged with lying to police about the sexual abuse investigation involving former MSU and USA Gymnastics trainer Larry Nassar. She is the third person who has been charged with making false statements in connection to the investigation. Simon was charged with two felony counts and two […]

November 20, 2018

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123 Nassar Victims Urge Michigan State Board to Fire Engler

A letter signed by 123 sexual abuse victims of former sports doctor Larry Nassar on Tuesday urged Michigan State University’s governing board to oust interim president John Engler, saying he has reinforced a “culture of abuse” at the school. The women and girls issued their joint statement three days before the board of trustees’ next […]

June 19, 2018

Ex-Medical School Dean Sent to Trial in Nassar Fallout

EAST LANSING, Mich.— A former medical school dean at Michigan State University was ordered to trial Tuesday on criminal charges that grew from the investigation of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. Two women, including a current medical student, told a judge about sexual harassment by William Strampel, including bawdy talk about sex and nude photos and […]

June 6, 2018

Faculty & Staff

Doctor Accused by 2 Gymnasts Cleared in Previous Complaint

EAST LANSING, Mich. ― A doctor accused of sexual abuse by two gymnasts ― including a former U.S. Olympian ― was investigated by Michigan State University authorities in 2014 over a another allegation of misconduct, but the school found no violation of its policy. School spokesman Kent Cassella said Tuesday that local prosecutors did not […]

September 14, 2016

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