Law & Policy

MSU Texas news stories regarding law and policy.

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Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law General Education

NCURA honors MSU Texas grant specialist

  • Kathy Floyd
  • 31 December 2024
Midwestern State University sign at edge of campus (it notes a part of Texas Tech University System)
General Business and Government Education Student Life Policy and Law

Fall 2024 Honor Roll

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 20 December 2024
Jeffrey T. Spoeri, VP for University Advancement
Business and Government Policy and Law Boundless Opportunities General

New VP honored to join MSU Texas

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 06 December 2024
Dr. Stacia Haynie
Culture and Society Policy and Law General

Building up Wichita Falls

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 04 December 2024
Chris Stovall
General Business and Government Policy and Law

Stovall honored to have opportunity to serve his alma mater as VP

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 27 November 2024
2024 Distinguished Alumni (in maroon and gold text and background)
Science and Technology Student Life Business and Government Arts and Humanities General Education Policy and Law

2024 Distinguished Alumni

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 18 October 2024
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Education Policy and Law General Business and Government

Commitment is strong to FirstGen students

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 10 October 2024
MSU Students show excitement on Fall Move-In Day
Student Life General Business and Government Policy and Law

University surpasses budgeted goals for Fall 2024, eyes future success

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 19 September 2024
Robert Brennan, Tiffany Ziegler, and Zora Carrier
Policy and Law Sports Arts and Humanities General

Leading the way

  • Andy Newberry
  • 10 September 2024
MSU Texas President Stacia Haynie speaks at the Wichita Falls City Council meeting on August 6, 2024. (Photo by Troy Larson/MSU Texas)
Education Policy and Law Student Life General

Serving those who serve

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 06 August 2024
Karen Moriarty
General Policy and Law Health and Wellness

Group to address shortages in health care workforce

  • Kathy Floyd
  • 18 June 2024
MSU Texas Hardin Building from the front in daytime
General Policy and Law Education

Spring 2024 Honor Roll

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 16 May 2024
Terry Patton with gold and maroon bars on each side of photo
General Policy and Law Education Business and Government

Colleges name faculty award recipients

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 11 May 2024
Beverly Stiles with Dr. Stacia Haynie
Policy and Law Culture and Society General Education

Stiles honored with prestigious Texas professor award

  • Kathy Floyd
  • 01 May 2024
Caroline Gomez outside congressional offices in D.C.
Policy and Law Business and Government General

Caroline Gomez eyes career in D.C. after successful internship with congressional office

  • Kathy Floyd
  • 11 April 2024
Steve Hilton with Chancellor Mitchell and President Haynie
General Arts and Humanities Policy and Law Education

2024 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching & Research Awards

  • Kathy Floyd
  • 01 March 2024
Candice Fulton
Education Policy and Law General Science and Technology

2024 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching & Research Awards

  • Andy Newberry
  • 01 March 2024
Groundbreaking ceremony photo with shovels in hand, although it's an indoor photo because of the rain and sleet that day
Policy and Law General Science and Technology Student Life

MSU Texas celebrates occasion with ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 29 February 2024
Karen Box
Education Policy and Law Science and Technology General

A continuing education success story

  • Andy Newberry
  • 05 February 2024
Fall 2023 graduate smiles outside of D.L. Ligon Coliseum
Education Business and Government Student Life Culture and Society General Policy and Law Science and Technology

Fall 2023 Midwestern State University Graduates

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 26 January 2024
Spirit of Mustangs exhibit in daylight hours
Student Life Education General Science and Technology Policy and Law

Fall 2023 Honor Roll

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 02 January 2024
Centennial Hall building from the front, a picture taken in the daylight
Health and Wellness Policy and Law General

MSU Texas grad appointed by Governor

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 15 December 2023
Dr. Margaret “Marcy” Brown Marsden gives a speech
Education Student Life General Policy and Law

Brown Marsden a proven leader with great experience and vision

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 08 December 2023
D.L. Ligon Coliseum
Education General Student Life Policy and Law

Commencement is coming home!

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 01 November 2023
Graduates smile as they receive diplomas
Culture and Society Education Policy and Law Business and Government General Student Life

Midwestern State University Spring 2023 Graduation

  • 06 June 2023
Dr. Kirsten Lodge with Dr. Keith Lamb, Interim President
Education Policy and Law General

Colleges name faculty award recipients

  • 15 May 2023
Shelley Sweat at the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents meeting
Policy and Law General Business and Government

Texas Tech University System Board of Regents

  • 04 May 2023
Bridwell Hall entrance from outside
Policy and Law General Student Life Education

Five-year grant to benefit graduate students, Burkburnett ISD

  • MSU Texas Public Information
  • 18 April 2023
Leah Gose
Arts and Humanities General Policy and Law

Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts

  • Julie Gaynor
  • 13 April 2023
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law General

Texas Tech University System Board of Regents

  • 13 March 2023
Hardin Tower
General Education Policy and Law Student Life

Midwestern State University Presidential Search

  • 09 March 2023
Dr. John Martinez in his classroom
Policy and Law Education Business and Government General

2023 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching & Research Awards

  • Andy Newberry
  • 13 February 2023
Dr. Christina Janise Wickard with her class at the West College of Education
General Policy and Law Education

2023 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching & Research Awards

  • Kathy Floyd
  • 13 February 2023
Midwestern State University sign
Policy and Law Education General Student Life

Change in leadership at MSU Texas

  • 11 January 2023
Tassels signifying graduation
Policy and Law General Education Student Life

MSU Texas Fall 2022 Graduation

  • 05 December 2022
JuliAnn Mazachek
General Policy and Law Culture and Society

Ceremony for 12th president set

  • 02 November 2022
Tim Bearman speaks to crowd
Student Life Policy and Law General

MSUReady national preparedness month

  • Colin Stevenson
  • 26 October 2022
Tim Bearman gives MSU Texas a message about being MSUReady
Student Life General Policy and Law

Initiative prepares students, faculty, and staff for emergencies

  • Colin Stevenson
  • 06 October 2022
MSU Texas banner with century celebration
Policy and Law General Education Student Life

Spring 2022 Honor Rolls

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 16 May 2022
Dr. Robert Forrester
Education General Student Life Policy and Law

Colleges name faculty award recipients

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 09 May 2022
JuliAnn Mazachek
Policy and Law Student Life Education General

New president set to take office in May

  • 28 March 2022
Midwestern State University front entrance.
General Policy and Law

Kabell appointed to OneStar Foundation

  • 23 March 2022
JuliAnn Mazachek
Student Life Policy and Law General

MSU Texas Presidential Search Update

  • 07 March 2022
Officer John Butler
General Policy and Law

Police Department excited about new team members

  • 15 December 2021
MSU Texas graduate displays President's Medal for Excellence
Policy and Law General

President's Medal for Excellence announced

  • 15 December 2021
Marcos Lopez
Student Life General Policy and Law

Lopez receives MSU Texas Faculty Award

  • Kathy Floyd
  • 11 December 2021
Texas Tech University System Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell
Student Life Education General Policy and Law

Approximately 430 degree candidates to graduate

  • 30 November 2021
Charlye O. Farris
Culture and Society Policy and Law

Engaging the community

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 26 October 2021
Bolin Science Hall
Policy and Law General Science and Technology

MSU Texas receives $44.9 million for capital projects

  • Julie Gaynor
  • 26 October 2021
Sharome Burton, Mechanical Engineering
Student Life Policy and Law General

Building on three decades of student success

  • 21 October 2021
Hardin Building
General Policy and Law Education

A 12-member committee will help identify candidates to be the next president of MSU Texas

  • 16 September 2021
MSU Texas and Texas Tech University System seal
General Policy and Law

Regents to convene at Clark Student Center

  • 30 August 2021
Sikes Lake tree and gazebo
Student Life General Policy and Law Education Business and Government

Provost James Johnston named Interim President effective Sept. 1

  • Julie Gaynor
  • 05 August 2021
Hardin Building
Education Policy and Law Science and Technology General Student Life Health and Wellness

Many MSU programs rank among the best values

  • Kathy Floyd
  • 12 July 2021
Hardin Building
Business and Government Education Health and Wellness Student Life General Policy and Law

University leadership full of optimism for Fall 2021

  • 12 July 2021
Legacy Hall courtyard
Policy and Law General Business and Government Student Life

University offering $1,000 housing grants for Fall 2021

  • Julie Gaynor
  • 08 July 2021
MSU Texas police logo on car
Education General Policy and Law

MSU Texas Police Department honored

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 14 June 2021
Hardin tower
Policy and Law Business and Government Education Student Life Culture and Society

Gov. Abbott signs HB 1522 designating membership effective Sept. 1.

  • Julie Gaynor
  • 08 June 2021
Dr. Suzanne Shipley
General Education Policy and Law Student Life

A Message from the President

  • Suzanne Shipley, President
  • 02 June 2021
Amanda Threlkeld
Business and Government Policy and Law Student Life

Midwestern State Student Regent 2021-22

  • Andy Newberry
  • 01 June 2021
Charlye Farris, Robert Grays, and Noel Johnson
Culture and Society Business and Government Sports Policy and Law

Students initiate naming opportunities for Robert Grays and Noel Johnson

  • Julie Gaynor
  • 06 May 2021
MSU Texas logo
Student Life General Policy and Law

A Message from the President

  • Suzanne Shipley, President
  • 22 March 2021
Ty Criss at McCoy College of Science, Mathematics & Engineering
Student Life Policy and Law General Science and Technology

Priddy Scholars Program

  • Andy Newberry
  • 22 March 2021
MSU Texas flagpole
Policy and Law Student Life General

Governor's Emergency Educational Relief Fund

  • Kathy Floyd
  • 01 March 2021
MSU Texas entrance
Student Life Business and Government Policy and Law

MSU Texas official update

  • Suzanne Shipley, President
  • 14 January 2021
Hardin Building
Policy and Law Education General Arts and Humanities Student Life Business and Government

Midwestern State University Fall 2020 graduates

  • 13 January 2021
U.S. News 2021 ranking logo
Student Life Boundless Opportunities Policy and Law

MSU Texas lauded for success in social mobility

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 20 October 2020
Bridwell Hall
Education Policy and Law

West College program earns national accreditation

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 20 August 2020
Rendering of Bridwell Activities Center
Student Life Policy and Law Culture and Society

MSU Texas renovation

  • Samuel Frederick
  • 15 August 2020
Midwestern State University maroon seal
Student Life Policy and Law General

MSU Texas Board of Regents update

  • Julie Gaynor
  • 06 August 2020
Bridwell Hall science classroom
Policy and Law Education

Great changes for West College in 2020

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 16 July 2020
Montes Martinez
Student Life Policy and Law

MSU Texas student regent 2020-21

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 11 June 2020
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Student Life Policy and Law Education

MSU Texas honors Threlkeld, Martinez

  • Julie Gaynor
  • 22 May 2020
Hardin Building
Education Policy and Law

Building a more marketable professional

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 22 May 2020
Mustangs food pantry
Policy and Law Boundless Opportunities Education Student Life

COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund

  • Kathy Floyd
  • 30 April 2020
Dillard College of Business Administration
Education Policy and Law

Sharing knowledge

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 22 April 2020
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Education Student Life Policy and Law

MSU Texas receives COVID-19 grant funding

  • Julie Gaynor
  • 15 April 2020
Darrin French, Director of Respiratory Care Services at United Regional, and Jennifer Anderson, Department of Respiratory Care Chair at MSU Texas, stand with two ventilators on loan to URHCS and personal protective equipment which was donated.
Health and Wellness Policy and Law

Respiratory Care ready to share

  • Andy Newberry
  • 26 March 2020
COVID-19 photo
Student Life Policy and Law Health and Wellness

MSU Texas news on COVID-19

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 10 March 2020
Leslie B. McLemore
Arts and Humanities Culture and Society Policy and Law Education Business and Government

Speakers & Issues

  • Kathy Floyd
  • 05 March 2020
Hardin Building
Policy and Law Education Student Life

MSU Texas announcement

  • Julie Gaynor
  • 14 February 2020
Dillard College of Business Administration
Business and Government Policy and Law

Dillard College earns 5 more years of AACSB accreditation

  • Andy Newberry
  • 30 January 2020
new MSU Texas building on corner of Maplewood and Midwestern Parkway
Policy and Law Student Life

Regents approve purchase of Midwestern Parkway property

  • Julie Gaynor
  • 16 January 2020
new MSU Texas building on corner of Maplewood and Midwestern Parkway
Policy and Law Science and Technology

MSU Texas PD excited about upgrades

  • Andy Newberry
  • 19 September 2019
Rachael Fornof acts on stage in 'Sister Act' at the Wichita Theatre.
Arts and Humanities Policy and Law

MSU Title IX director loves chance to connect on stage

  • Andy Newberry
  • 08 July 2019
Title IX director Rachael Fornof answering questions
Policy and Law

MSU Texas Title IX program focused on awareness, prevention

  • Andy Newberry
  • 08 July 2019
Leia De La Garza
Education Student Life Policy and Law

De La Garza appointed Student Regent for 2018-2019

  • 10 June 2018
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

MSU Texas police department

  • 09 May 2017
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law Education

Johnston named MSU provost

  • 19 April 2017
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law Culture and Society

Historical marker to recognize MSU's desegregation

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 14 February 2017
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Education Policy and Law

Three MSU Programs Ranked for Value in Nationwide Lists

  • 30 November 2016
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law Education

MSU Announces New Faculty

  • 12 September 2016
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

MSU Names VP for University Advancement and Public Affairs

  • 23 May 2016
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law Business and Government

Lindsey Shelley Appointed Student Regent for 2016-2017

  • 10 May 2016
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

Campus Crime Alert

  • 26 April 2016
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Business and Government Policy and Law

MSU Students Learn Global Politics at Model UN Conference

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 19 April 2016
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Education Policy and Law

Three Appointed by Abbott to MSU Board of Regents

  • 06 March 2016
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

Coggins Named MSU Police Chief

  • MSU Texas Marketing and Public Information
  • 12 January 2016
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Education Policy and Law

Important information for Fall Final Examinations

  • 07 December 2014
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Student Life Policy and Law

Threat Cleared: Campus Reopened at 12:15 p.m.

  • 06 December 2014
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

Campus Evacuation 10:07 a.m. Update

  • 06 December 2014
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Student Life Policy and Law

Evacuation Update at 10:20 a.m.: South Campus Clear

  • 06 December 2014
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

Criminal Justice Listed in Top 30 Most Affordable Programs

  • 29 September 2014
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

Twelve Members of Presidential Search Advisory Committee Announced

  • 21 July 2014
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

Jesse Brown Appointed MSU Student Regent for 2014-2015

  • 26 April 2014
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

Governor appoints regents to MSU Board

  • 25 February 2014
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Education Policy and Law

Henrietta Native, MSU Alumna to Deliver Commencement Address

  • 21 November 2013
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Education Policy and Law

Noted Environmental Historian to Speak at MSU History Series

  • 16 November 2013
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

Phone Service Outage on Friday, June 21

  • 19 June 2013
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

Shelby Davis Appointed Student Regent for 2013-2014

  • 07 May 2013
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law Business and Government

German Economics Professor to Speak at Streich Family Lecture

  • 25 February 2013
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Business and Government Policy and Law

MSU Professor to Sign Farris Biography at Marker Dedication

  • 18 February 2013
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

Applications for 2013-14 Student Regent Now Being Accepted

  • 05 November 2012
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law Business and Government

Students and Credit: MSU Part of National Study

  • 04 November 2012
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Business and Government Policy and Law

Thornberry to speak at MSU's Prof Edwards Series

  • 17 October 2012
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Health and Wellness Policy and Law

'Switch' film explores energy choices

  • 19 September 2012
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

FowlÚ Named VP for Business Affairs & Finance

  • 06 August 2012
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law Student Life

Texas Attorney General Abbott to speak at MSU commencement

  • 18 April 2012
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Student Life Policy and Law

Gov. Perry Appoints Regents to Midwestern Board

  • 23 February 2012
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Education Policy and Law

MSU names President's Medal of Excellence winners

  • 14 May 2011
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law Student Life

Board Increases Tuition and Fees to Help Offset $6.4 Million Shortfall

  • 27 March 2011
Midwestern State University front entrance.
Policy and Law

Robert Forrester to Speak about GM Bailout

  • 23 February 2011