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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kim Kozlowski

Michigan State University's new ethics policy: Gag order or commonsense loyalty guide for trustees?

Michigan State Ethics Policy - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Michigan State University trustees have until this weekend to sign an updated board ethics policy with new additions that some say reinforce obligations but others portray as an effort to silence dissenters.

Board members approved the changes 5-3 during a special Sunday night board meeting while also approving a near doubling of President Kevin Guskiewicz’s salary to $2 million amid concerns he may depart.

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