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Clifton Wharton Jr., 1st Black president of MSU, dies

Clifton Wharton Jr., first Black president of MSU, dies at 98

Wharton guided the opening of 2 colleges and held a 'steadfast commitment to creating a ‘pluralistic university,' said MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz.

The Washington Post on MSN · 5h

Clifton Wharton Jr., barrier-breaking leader in academia and business, dies at 98

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., who shattered racial barriers in a multifaceted career in education, international development and business, serving as the first Black president of a major, predominantly White university and later becoming the first person of color to lead a Fortune 500 company,

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Clifton R. Wharton Jr., former Michigan State University president, dies at 98

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., former Michigan State University president and pioneer, is dead at the age of 98, the school said.

The New York Times · 1d

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., Who Broke Racial Barriers, Is Dead at 98

He was the first African American to become president of a large white university, C.E.O. of a major corporation and deputy secretary of state.

Detroit Free Press · 1d

Clifton Wharton Jr., former Michigan State president, dies at 98

Clifton Wharton Jr., a former Michigan State University president whose name and memory are tied to MSU's Wharton Center, died Saturday. He was 98, MSU’s president from 1970-1978, and a man of many firsts.

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Keys to an MSU Victory Against Stanford

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MSU looks to take back Great Divide Trophy

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MSU volleyball close out season with senior night

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BREAKING: MSU Hockey Lands Commitment From Russian Forward

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MSU Extension teaches farmers about cleaning and sanitation amid E. Coli outbreak

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Fmr. MSU president and pioneer Clifton R. Wharton Jr. has died

Clifton and Dolores Wharton (Photo taken by Fred Richardson, permission by Adolph Burton) Clifton and Dolores Wharton (Photo ...

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Prediction and betting odds for MSU vs. Purdue in Week 13

Michigan State comes into this game looking to snap a three-game losing streak and keep its bowl hopes alive. The Spartans ...

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SMSU defeats reigning DII champion MSU

When the Southwest Minnesota State University mens basketball team hosted Minnesota State for a non-conference matchup on ...

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MSU Billings cultural showcase events bring India to Montana

Each year, MSU Billings chooses a different country to focus on during the fall semesters and host events to showcase that ...

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Billings student nabs competitive national internship through MSU's environmental health program

During his last year in the Marines, Tolstedt worked on the safe handling of hazardous waste and materials for his battalion.

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MSU's Albert Reese wins 2024 Kent Hull Trophy

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MSU Football reportedly could end Ryan Walters' tenure at Purdue

If Michigan State takes care of business and beats Purdue on Friday night, then it could be curtains for Boilermakers head ...

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