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Information Summary
Ranks 119th overall and 4th in Michigan
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
94.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$18,758 |
| Admission
Success rate |
74% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
27 / 1270 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
90% / 53% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
45,520 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near East Lansing, MI 48824-1046
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,650 (12,649 urban / 1 rural) |
| Households | 37 (1.16 people per house) |
| Median Household Income | N/A |
| Families | N/A (N/A people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,301 |
| Pop. — Asian | 881 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 22 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 88 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 10,440 |
| Pop. — Other | 140 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 402nd overall and 15th in Michigan on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 10 | 0.22 |
| Forcible rape | 8 | 0.17 |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.11 |
| Violent crime | 23 | 0.50 |
| Arson | 2 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 140 | 3.04 |
| Larceny-theft | 881 | 19.13 |
| Vehicle theft | 13 | 0.28 |
| Property crime | 1,034 | 22.46 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Michigan State University?
Ranks 562nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $8,672 | $8,672 | $22,474 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $289 | $289 | $749 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $9,090 | $9,090 | $19,200 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $379 | $379 | $800 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $18,758 | $18,758 | $32,618 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $10,596 | $10,596 | $24,456 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,596 | $10,596 | $24,456 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $17,400 | $39,320 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Osteopathic Medicine Degree — Tuition | $17,400 | $39,320 |
| Osteopathic Medicine Degree — Required Fees | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Tuition | $17,620 | $38,224 |
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Required Fees | $1,240 | $1,240 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $8,172  $9,690 |
$8,172  $9,690 |
$19,925  $23,550 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $854  $906 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,788  $6,726 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,526  $1,436 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $50 |
| Applicants | 24,436 (11,041 male / 13,395 female) |
| Admitted | 18,040 (7,737 male / 10,303 female) |
| Admission rate | 74% |
| First-time Enrollment | 7,541 (3,378 male / 4,163 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 7,408 (3,306 male / 4,102 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 133 (72 male / 61 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 45,520 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Michigan State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Michigan State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Big Ten Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 276th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 89% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 27 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 27 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 27 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 281st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 24% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 620 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 520 / 650 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1000 / 1270 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 18,257 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,756 |
| Board Fee | $4,520 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Michigan State University Ranks 2620th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,276 | 1,292 |  18% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,719 | 5,300 |  73% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,030 | 3,298 |  45% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,046 | 3,158 |  43% |
| Any financial aid type | 6,812 |  93% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Michigan State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,974 | 1,553 | 3,527 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,278 | 2,245 | 3,523 |
Hispanic | 636 | 724 | 1,360 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,160 | 1,228 | 2,388 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 126 | 184 | 310 |
White Non-Hispanic | 15,241 | 18,628 | 33,869 |
Race Unknown | 280 | 263 | 543 |
| Total | 20,695 | 24,825 | 45,520 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Michigan State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 77 | 36 | 113 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 264 | 433 | 697 |
Hispanic | 78 | 91 | 169 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 204 | 185 | 389 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 20 | 23 | 43 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,376 | 2,962 | 5,338 |
Race Unknown | 15 | 26 | 41 |
| Total | 3,034 | 3,756 | 6,790 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Michigan State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 336 | 455 | |
| 219 | 198 | 417 | |
| 127 | 213 | 340 | |
| 100 | 216 | 316 | |
| 218 | 80 | 298 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Michigan State University Ranks 187th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $83,941 ($90,244 male / $72,331 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 2,268 (1,470 male / 798 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 375 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $64,872,962 |
Michigan State University Summary
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Michigan State University (MSU) is a public university in East Lansing, Michigan. Today, MSU is the eighth-largest university in the United States, with 45,166 students and 2,311 members of faculty. Bingham signed a bill establishing the United States’ first agriculture college, the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan. Under the act, a newly-created body, known as the State Board of Agriculture, took over from the State Board of Education in running the institution. The College changed its name to State Agricultural College, and its first class graduated in the same year. However, it was not until 1899 that the State Agricultural College admitted its first African American student, William O. The City of East Lansing was incorporated in that same year, and two years later the college officially changed its name to Michigan Agricultural College (M.A.C.). By 1925, it had expanded enough that it changed its name to Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science (M.S.C.). Five years later, in its Centennial year of 1955, the State of Michigan renamed the College as Michigan State University of Agriculture and Applied Science. Nine years after that, the University governing body changed its name from the State Board of Agriculture to the MSU Board of Trustees. The State of Michigan allowed the University to drop the words “Agriculture and Applied Science” from its name. Since the end of the Hannah era, Michigan State has shifted its focus from increasing the size of its student body to advancing its national and global reputation. In September 2005, current president Lou Anna Simon called for MSU, one of the public ivy institutions, to become the global model leader for Land Grant institutions by the year 2012. While there are over 100 Land Grant universities in the United States, she has stated that she would like Michigan State University to be the leader. MSU has the sixth largest student body in the U.S. There are 45,166 total students, with 35,678 undergraduates and 9,488 graduate and professional students. While 89% of students come from all 83 counties in the State of Michigan, also represented are all 50 states in the U.S. and about 125 other countries. Michigan State ranks 75th in the world, according to a Shanghai Jiao Tong University study, with U.S. News & World Report’s ranking MSU 70th in the U.S. The university has over 200 academic programs, several of them highly-ranked. U.S. News has ranked MSU’s graduate-level elementary and secondary education programs number one for the last eleven years. World Report ranks Michigan State’s Supply Chain Management program in the Eli Broad College of Business number one in the nation, beating out MIT (ranked second). The National Communication Association ranks MSU doctoral programs as the nation’s most effective in educating researchers in health communication and communication technology. MSU also is ranked in the top four in several other communication fields, including international/intercultural communication, mass communication and interpersonal communication. MSU’s study abroad program is the largest of any single-campus university in the United States with 2,461 students studying abroad in 2004–05 in over 60 countries on all continents, including Antarctica. Today Michigan State continues its research with facilities such as the U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory and a particle accelerator called the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory . In that same year, Michigan State, in consortium with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the government of Brazil, broke ground on the 4.1-meter Southern Astrophysical Research Telescope (SOAR) in the Andes Mountains of Chile. Since 1999, MSU has been part of another consortium called the Michigan Life Sciences Corridor, which aims to develop biotechnology research in the State of Michigan. The Michigan State University Library is the 26th largest academic library system in North America with over 4.7 million volumes and 6.4 million microforms. MSU has several residential colleges, based on the Oxbridge “living-learning” model. MSU’s first residential college, Justin Morrill College started in 1965 with an interdisciplinary curriculum. MSU closed Morrill College in 1979, but today the university has two remaining residential colleges, with a third scheduled to start in 2007. Started in 1967, James Madison College tries to merge the best attributes of a small public affairs college and a major university. Founded in 1967 as Lyman Briggs College, it was merged into the College of Natural Science in 1981, though the school is now trying to regain full College status. In 2007, MSU will accept its first class of students for the Residential College in Arts & Though all the students will graduate with the same degree, MSU will encourage students in the college to get a second degree or specialization. The university will house the new college in a newly-renovated Snyder-Phillips Hall, the location of MSU’s first residential college, Justin Morrill College. The Michigan State University College of Law is a private law school, even though MSU is a public institution. Founded in Detroit in 1891 as the Detroit College of Law, MSU bought the school in 1995, and moved it to East Lansing. Students attending MSU College of Law come from 42 states and 13 countries. Michigan State University College of Law is the home of the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute, the first trial practice institute in the United States. MSU’s Spartan Marching Band plays the fight song at every university event, and both students and alumni sing along. Michigan State is among only sixteen Division 1A programs to win multiple national titles in football, and the only school to win multiple national titles in both football and basketball. MSU’s traditional archrival is the University of Michigan, against whom they compete for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Michigan State is one of three Big Ten teams to have an annual non-conference football game against Notre Dame. In 1979, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, along with Greg Kelser, Jay Vincent, and Mike Brkovich, led the MSU team to a 75-64 win against the Larry Bird-led Indiana State Sycamores. In recent years, MSU’s successes on the basketball court have been associated with riots that have received heavy press coverage and strained relations between the students and the permanent residents of East Lansing. Since the Big Ten Conference does not include Division I men’s ice hockey, Michigan State competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. Along with the University of Michigan and the Ohio State University, it is one of three Big Ten schools in the CCHA. As with other sports, the hockey rivalry between MSU and U-M is a fierce one, and on October 6, 2001 MSU faced UM in the Cold War, during which a world record crowd of 74,544 packed Spartan Stadium to watch the game end in a 3-3 tie. 16,000 students live in MSU’s 23 undergraduate halls, one graduate hall, and three apartment villages. During the height of the Vietnam War, student protests helped create co-ed residence halls, blocked the routing of Interstate 496 through campus, and led to the resignation of MSU President John A. In the 1980s, Michigan State students convinced the University to divest the stocks of companies doing business in apartheid South Africa from its endowment portfolio, such as Coca-Cola. The student government is the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU). Michigan State also has a variety of partisan groups ranging from liberal to conservative, including the College Republicans, the College Democrats and several third party organizations. Given MSU’s proximity to the Michigan state capital of Lansing, many politically-inclined Spartans do internships for the state representatives. Red Cedar Review, Michigan State University’s premier literary digest for over forty years, is the longest running undergraduate-run literary journal in the United States. MSU’s Public Broadcasting Service affiliate, WKAR-TV, the station is the second-oldest educational television station in the United States, and the oldest east of the Mississippi River. In addition, MSU has three radio stations; Michigan State University’s greek system consists of around fifty Greek lettered student societies. The current president of the University is Lou Anna Simon, who took over on January 1, 2005, after being appointed by MSU’s governing board, the Board of Trustees. The Board receives its mandate from the Michigan Constitution since MSU is a state-owned school. Famous MSU alumni include former Michigan governors James Blanchard and John Engler, Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, billionaire Eli Broad, and Teamsters president James P. figures such as United States House Sergeant at Arms Wilson Livingood and former United States Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham. Also, two of the Little Rock Nine attended Michigan State, including Ernest Green, the first black student to graduate from Little Rock Central High School; Former Michigan State players in the National Hockey League include Rod Brind’Amour, Anson Carter, Adam Hall, John-Michael Liles, brothers Kelly Miller and Kip Miller, as well as their cousin Ryan Miller. Former Michigan State players who formerly played or currently playing in Major League Baseball include Kirk Gibson, Steve Garvey, Robin Roberts, and Mark Mulder.
Michigan State University History
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, Michigan. It was founded in 1855 as the nation’s first land-grant institution (an agricultural college), and received university status in 1955. The University now awards bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degrees.
Michigan State University defines its mission as “to discover practical uses for theoretical knowledge, and to speed the diffusion of information to residents of the State, the nation, and the world.” It has agricultural extension programs and various other outreach networks throughout Michigan.
Michigan State was the nation’s first land grant university. MSU was the “prototype” for the country’s other land grant institutions. Michigan State was also the nation’s first university to offer studies in agricultural science. They maintain that emphasis today, offering thousands of acres on which to study agriculture and resource management.
Michigan State University Academics
The University is composed of a number of different schools and colleges: the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the College of Arts and Letters, the Eli Broad College of Business/The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management, the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Engineering, the College of Human Ecology, the College of Human Medicine, James Madison College, the College of Natural Science, the College of Nursing, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of the Social Science, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Michigan State University College of Law.
Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in a number of different disciplines, including Agriculture, American studies, child development, education, liberal arts, fisheries and wildlife, food processing and technology, hospitality business, interdisciplinary programs, journalism, materials science, music, nursing, packaging, soil science, and preprofessional programs in dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, osteopathic, podiatry, theology, and veterinary medicine. The James Madison College has three majors: international relations, political theory and constitutional democracy, and social relations. Admissions to the Honors College comes for students who are in the top 5% of their high school graduating class and have either an ACT score of 30 or an SAT total score of 1360.
Graduate degrees are offered in all colleges except the James Madison College. There are also interdisciplinary programs. Graduate programs are offered at the master’s level, the MFA level and the Ph.D. There are professional programs for DO, DVM, JD, MBA, and MD degrees. Medical programs operate clinics throughout the state.
Michigan State offers over 200 programs of study and is home to fourteen different degree-granting schools and colleges, including the Eli Broad College of Business, James Madison College, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Human Ecology, and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
The MSU library has an astounding collection of 4.5 million volumes, 28,000 periodicals, 200,000 maps, and 40,000 sound recordings.
Sponsored research is a significant part of the academic experience at Michigan State. In the 2003-2004 academic year, total research projects exceeded $300 million. MSU has led the way in academic and agricultural research since 1870 when they cross-fertilized corn.
MSU also offers an extensive study abroad program, ranked third in the nation. The program offers study abroad experiences in 60 different countries on every continent in the world. More than 2,400 students participated in the study abroad program in the 2003-2004 academic year.
Michigan State University Unique Programs
Michigan State University is home to the one-of-a-kind National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, which is the premier facility for research regarding rare isotopes.
Michigan State University Financial Aid
In-state tuition for undergraduate students was $229.75 per credit hour in 2004-2005. Students applying from out of state and graduate students will have different costs.
Financial aid is available with a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.
Michigan State awards some scholarships and grants based solely on admissions criteria; there are no other necessary forms or requirements. MSU will notify applicants directly if they receive such aid. It is always advisable to fill out the FAFSA paperwork for other aid opportunities. MSU begins accepting the FAFSA every January 1 for the following Fall semester.
Michigan State also offers some unique aid opportunities, including the Michigan Education Savings Program and the Michigan Education Trust.
Michigan State accepts the federal Perkins Loan, Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), and Stafford Loans. MSU also provides short term loans through the office of Financial Aid for currently enrolled students between $450 and $800. They also offer a special short-term loan program for graduate students.
Michigan State University Students
In addition to the numerous classroom, dormitory, and administration buildings, Michigan State University has several museums and specialized collections, a planetarium, several performing arts facilities, an herbarium, an arboretum, and entomology museum, and several other gardens.
The Michigan State University Library offers electronic catalogs and on-line databases, in additional to physical volumes stored on site. It has rare books and manuscripts, and its special collections covers areas such as popular culture, radicalism, the men’s movement, ethnic studies, and lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgendered materials.
Michigan State has the largest student residence system of any university in the country. They offer 23 different undergraduate residence halls, one graduate residence, and three different apartment communities.
The Wharton Center for the Performing Arts and the Breslin Student Events Center host countless entertainment events throughout the year, including concerts, graduation ceremonies, ice shows, conventions, banquets, and even circuses. The MSU Museum and the Kresge Art Museum together house thousands of works of arts spanning millennia, and are both accessible to students and visitors alike.
The MSU campus is home to over 500 registered student organizations, 53 Greek letter organizations, The State News, and an FM radio station.
Michigan State University Traditions
The Spartan Fight Song is perhaps one of the best-known fight songs in the Big Ten Conference, if not the country. The same can be said of the green-clad mascot, Sparty. Some traditions are held in various events on and off campus, including the annual Golf Tournament and Spring Picnic.
One of the more unusual traditions is the annual BroomBall Tournament, held in Munn Ice Arena. The game usually follows a Spartan hockey game and often results in lost teeth and bruised bodies.
Michigan State University Local Community
Michigan State is located in south central Michigan in Lansing, Michigan, the state’s capitol. By most respects it is a fairly young city, with the median age being just 31.4 years. Residents are predominantly White Non-Hispanic, and a good portion are German in ancestry. Located almost exactly in the center of the state, Lansing is only 100 miles from Toledo, Ohio and 223 miles from Chicago, Illinois, where many of Michigan State’s students hail from.
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22 days ago
Bettye Williams
Thank God for Professor Wichman for having the courage to tell it like it is. It's about time somebody did. Americans should applaud him to the the absolute max!!!!! Kudos to the University for supporting him. I'm so sick of this so-called political correctness, I could scream. What a "crock" it is.
about 1 month ago
Herbert C. Reschke hreschke ((at)) sbcglobal dot net
Thank you for supporting Prof. Wichman. Muslims in America do not want to assimulate, only to critize and change America. A close look at their beliefs will show how dangerous they are. We musst wake up.
about 1 month ago
Joyce Mullikin
I just read Professor Wichmans comments about the muslems and I completely agree with him. He speaks for many of us here in the USA who feel that if they don't like it here then leave. If you choose to stay then quite complaining when someone else has an opinion that is different from theirs. My thanks to him.
about 1 month ago
Marenann Dolivier
Thank you, Professor Wichman. I see no hate in your letter, only the truth. It is wonderful to see the University is at least not taking action against you. I pray they will come out in 100% full support of the letter you wrote. We need more voices like yours. Take courage, there are many who support your position.
about 1 month ago
Raquel Maynes raquelfm4 ((at)) hughes dot net
I just received a copy of the "letter" written by Professor Wichman. I cannot tell you how happy I am that someone has finally had the nerve to take these people on and how equally happy I am to see you backing him! People really do forget that this is America, they are guests here or if residents, then they came here because our way of life was better to them in the first place. If it's not to their liking, then they should go home. Could you imagine the audacity of an American going over to a foreign country and trying to make them conform to "our" way of life? It would never be tolerated and that person would be arrested, deported or at the very least, not given a platform on which to condemn that country! We need to start being proud of our country and show it by standing up for OUR values. If they feel theirs are so much better, Then they can GO HOME! Professor Wichman is a hero in my eyes!
2 months ago
Sgt. Willis, US Army
I served a year in Iraq and am soon to return to Afghanistan. I have a wonderful, supportive family at home whom I love dearly and have lost and will have lost years,(plural) of valuable time with because of this "conflict/ war". I have wondered several times if any of this is even worth it. Thank you Professor for reminding me who and why I fight. It is for you and everyone like you. It is for Americans of all types. It is for everyone who believes that freedom is something worth fighting for. It is for you that I am willing to give freely of myself and if need be, my life. Thank you for your stand.
2 months ago
Buddy Autry bald007 ((at)) triad dot rr dot com
I am so glad to see that a college professor is standing up for the rights of the people. Thank you Michigan State for backing him!! Most professors stand with the liberals or at least that is my understanding. It is a shame that such people as these liberal professors are teaching our kids. Keep up the good work Prof Wichman!! Buddy Autry
2 months ago
Carol Mills
I wish to commend Professor Wichman for his courageous stand for his beliefs and for the university's support for Professor Wichman. How sad to see our country's decline in support of basic moral standards. Our country was founded on Christian beliefs with certain "rights" bestowed on all of our citizen's. I find it amazing that there are groups of people who have come to live and partake of the freedoms of our great country, while demanding that our citizens give up their freedom. Sharia law does not apply in this country and if that is how they wish to live.... Then they can go back to their country. Or..... could it be that the bottom line is they want to convert this country to an Islamic state?????
2 months ago
Lee Blakmore
As a Navy veteran and a flag-waving American, I wholeheartedly thank Dr. Wichman for his stand against the Muslim protesters as well as the MSU administration for supporting him. And thank you Professor Wichman for your courage. You're a great American! Lee Blakemore
3 months ago
nancie mitchell
Thank you for supporting Professor Wichmans right to have his point of view. I see from the posting that this did come out awhile ago, but its never to late to thank both MSU and Prof. Wichman for doing the right thing.
3 months ago
Dennis Nissen
I would like to congratulate the University for,so far, standing by Prof. Wichman. I tried to find a link so as that I might contact the Muslim Students Union but was unable to do so. If you have that link would you please give it to me. I do have a few comments for them.
3 months ago
Jeffrey Barstow barstowjc ((at)) aol dot com
Dear University Administration I am in complete agreement with Professor Wichman and the e-mail that he sent. Hope that you will continue to support his right to free speach.
3 months ago
Andrew Harvey par8hdman ((at)) yahoo dot com
I'm sure that the e-mail from Dr. Wichman regarding the Muslim group protesting is a few years old, but I just received it and would like to congratulate him on his willingness to take a stand for his beliefs. I also would like to commend MSU for standing by their professor and allowing him the ability to exercise his 1st Ammendment rights. Keep up the good work Dr. Wichman and MSU. God Bless the USA.
4 months ago
Leslie Hoffmann idbnfla ((at)) aol dot com
Dear University Administration: I hope you will continue to support Professor Wichman's 1st amendment rights. I am tired of any religious or ethnic group emmigrating to this country to take advantage of our freedoms for themselves & then trying to supress those same freedoms for others use- to deny those freedoms from other people or groups- most of whose anscestors where here long before they arrived. We were founded on the bill of rights- which guarantees our ability to speak our minds no matter how offensive it might be to some one else. Please do not admit any more foreign students from Muslim Countries- We have enough right now already right here!
5 months ago
Noelle Jansen
I Just had a email sent to me about the stand that Professor Wichman took. While others feel they can use freedom of speech to Silence US? I served my country for four years at the tale end of the Vietnam War. I served another 25 years in the Active Reserves. I raised four sons and one daughter to be tolerant of others. To value anothers principles and values and be accepting of another separate religious beliefs OR convictions...even if not for them. IF they do not like who or what some of us are...then GO Back..Please Please PLEASE...to your beloved ancestrial lands. I would never go to another country to live or visit..and tear down their country..... No country is perfect...some less then others...but we at least do not have beheadings, self suicide to take out inocent others....etc... We try to have some form of equality.... Bless Professor Wichman for taking a risk of being attacked...by speaking a Truth...not just his truth...But THE truth...and for those of us here on the other side of the country....that are tired of Political "Correctness."
5 months ago
noelle Jansen freedomlady08 ((at)) yahoo dot com
Blessings to the engineering professor named Indrek Wichman. I served my country for four years active duty and another 25 years of Reserves. I retired for six years before coming back in recently. As a mother of five ages 16-31, four boys and one daughter...I have tried to instill a spirit of tolerance and listening to others regards of their difference of religion, values or principles. If those who want to use their "freedom of Speech," to try to supress anothers...do not like what MY birth country stands for....then they can go back to the ancestrial lands. We know that with proper translations, their "readings" are full of violence towards those of us not of their faith. I accept their culture....why can they not accept mine? I do not want to harm them...why do many of their faith feel we are less then the dirt we all walk on? I totally agree with the professor...and I would stand beside him in any situation where someone like he..can point out double standards and distortions in their way of thinking. With a President who puts down his own country...and says he is "sorry" for the Country he was elected to represent overseas...it is refreshing to see a HIGHLY educated person with the courage to not only talk the talk...but walk the walk......in peace...but still telling it like it is....
7 months ago
cfperry perrycarol73703 ((at)) suddenlink dot net
Michigan State should place Prfessor Wichman on a pedistal. Americans are sick of all the political correctness that is robbing us of the freedom of speech. If we must have all the Muslims belief stuffed down our throats then the Muslims had better accept all the other beliefs that make up America. America is great because of our freedoms and the Muslims are trying to take those very freedoms they want to enjoy away from us. cfp from Oklahoma
7 months ago
Casey
Thank you Professor Wickman, We've have stood by long enough and waited for those in charge of out Country to use their common sense, yet common sense is no where to be found and we are no longer a Democracy, as such, We have let too many come to our Country and tell us what to do with Our Freedoms. Thank you for telling the truth and may be all Stand Up for Our Rights to say and practice what we know is True and Right. God bless America and help us to stand strong.
8 months ago
P A Sower
I applaud the response of Professor Wichman and the University's support of him. Thank you for courageously speaking against Islamic injustice. You spoke for many in the country.
8 months ago
Lonnie Jones S/Sgt USMC ljones ((at)) hal-pc dot org
I just received an e-mail about Indreck Wichman from a Navy friend of mine. I called him about it. We agreed that it is for people like this Professor that make this country worth fighting for. I am especially glad to see that some faculty members support the USA and are not bleeding heart liberals. He would fit in very nicely at at Texas A @ M which graduated from. This episode is a real credit to both Indrek Wichman and MSU. Yes, I am both a redneck and a Leatherneck and proud of it. Professor Wichman - Hang in there. You are a great American.
8 months ago
J. Treanor mcjprop ((at)) comcast dot net
Unbelievable! A university that is willing to stand up for the truth and not roll over like weasels. Prof Wichman says it like it is and gets backed up! I am proud to see this. I have sent 4 kids through this university. 2 are lawyers and another a RN. 1 still in the making. Someone named Mr. McPherson comes to mind that represented MSU on the day we went to the first kids orientation. A Stand-Up Guy! The guy said it like it was and we were sold on MSU. Go Green and Prof Wichman!
8 months ago
MAXWELL DANIEL
I strongly support Dr. Wichman and MSU for their stance. Keep up the good work!
9 months ago
R.B. Barnby Pullnfool ((at)) comcast dot net
I am totally in support of Professor Wichman and MSU for supporting him. There is too much of this crap where we bow down to these people that come to America for a better life and then complain about things such as this. Hang in there.. R.B. Barnby USMC 1970-1974 Viet Nam Vet.
9 months ago
Ron Kokernak ydservice ((at)) aol dot com
A friend just emailed Dr. Wichmans statements to me. He is the type of individual I would want MY children to be taught by. I certainly hope that MSU is still standing by this outstanding gentleman.
9 months ago
William H. Allen III
If the letter by Prof. Wichman is true I commend him as well as the University for not bowing down to special interest groups. Hurrah for an institution which defends the Patriotism of the United States. We tried to fire Ward Churchill here at Colorado University for plagiarism after he embarrased the whole state and were successful but our liberal court system got his job back for him. I hope you have continued to back Prof. Wichman and he still has a job. I hope you are more steadfast in your convictions and your court system upholds you.
9 months ago
FLORENCE FRANCIS flofrancis ((at)) qwestoffice dot net
Thank you Professor Wichman!! You are saying what I believe most of us Americans would say if we had the nerve and ability to express ourselves as well as you do. Thank you so much for setting the record straight! Hopefully we can rid our country of such abusive people who don't want to be Americans at all. Florence Francis, Mpls.MN
10 months ago
Judith Kaminsky LivingairJudy ((at)) aol dot com
I have just learned about Professor Wichman's email to the Muslim Students' Association and I want to commend both the Professor and the University for standing up for what is right. We need more citizens and educational institutions to have the courage to do the right thing and not be intimidated by those who are trying so desperately to take away our freedoms, and especially our freedom of speech. It is heartwarming to know that you have stood behind the good Professor, and that the Professor had the good sense to say what so many of us feel. Please continue to fight for our rights and and freedoms.
10 months ago
Bari Freeman
I've just learned of Dr Wichman's email. KUDOS to Dr Wichman and to you for standing behind him. If only the politicians would take note of this and hear the will of the people. Thanks to Dr. Wichman for saying what so many of us feel.
11 months ago
John Evans jevans9 ((at)) neb dot rr dot com
Next week will mark the 3rd anniversary of Dr. Wichman’s e-mail. Though I just became aware of it this week, someday I’d like to drive over to the University and shake his hand. I’d also like to thank the University for standing by him. I agree with all of the favorable comments about Dr. Wichman’s e-mail that preceded my comments here and want to assure him and the University that in my neck of the woods here in Nebraska, we love ya. John Evans 02/20/2009
11 months ago
Shay rog2shay ((at)) sbcglobal dot net
Though it has been 2 years, I've just learned about Prof. Wichman's letter. I am so proud of MSU and Professor Wichman for defending our country. I only wish that more professors, high school teachers, all admin. faculty and the main stream media would stand up for what is right. We should start demanding that the American Culture is taught in all schools. This is AMERICA, if you choose not to live as an American, than leave. It is apalling how many "Non-Resident Aliens" are attending any given school! I would guess that's where the majority of these demonstrator's are coming from---it's time they shape up or ship out as we say here in AMERICA! I only hope that as my grandchildren start to choose their college, they consider MSU. Shay A. 2/19/09
11 months ago
BDewberry bdewberry ((at)) aol dot com
Thanks to the University for standing behind Dr. Wichman. We still live in a country that advocates freedom of speech. Muslims who do not want to abide by our laws should be requested to leave our America. I'm tired of Political Correctness that only works for minorities--those of us that are legal Americans are having to deprive ourselves of our priviledges to accomodate some perceived insult to people who do not work, pay taxes and have no right to complain.
about 1 year ago
Donna Gus grgus ((at)) aol dot com
I applaud Dr. wichman and the University for backing him. We have become a nation bogged down by political correctness and have lost our rights in the process. I would gladly help the muslim fanatics all pack up and joyfully wave as they left our country.
about 1 year ago
Col.R.S.Abernathy abby54 ((at)) bellsouth dot net
As an executive in law enforcement with 42 years experience I salute Professor Wichman for standing up and saying what we all think and know. We have all had enough. I stand behind Professor Whichman and applaud Michigan State University for having the testicular fortitude to stand behind the truth and the right to speak the truth. God Bless The USA Col R.S.Abernathy Chief of Police Henry County Georgia
about 1 year ago
Robert Lightbourn Rlightb240 ((at)) aol dot com
Give them hell. I applaud you .
about 1 year ago
Ann Wooldridge mswool1204 ((at)) aol dot com
Thank for standing by Professor Wichman. We need more people to stand up for America against the Muslins. Tell the Professor that America is proud of him
about 1 year ago
VPPatterson tnvictoria ((at)) aol dot com
Having just been made aware of Professor Wichman's stand with respect to his comments on militant Islam, we salute him and urge Michigan State University to continue to support him. These people have declared publicly and repeatedly that their intention is to force THE ENTIRE WORLD to convert to Islam or die. They are taught this from infancy. You (non Muslim) are not allowed a dissenting viewpoint. Is that clear enough for any of you who scoff?
about 1 year ago
Robin Stevens MojaveByrd ((at)) AOL dot com
I came here looking for a place to let the University know that I appreciate its support of Professor Wichman. I see that there are other comments saying the same and am very glad to see that. Political Correctness has gone too far and will destroy us if we do not stand up for our rights and our lives. We need more people with the courage that Wichman has.
about 1 year ago
Wanda southernwdb ((at)) aol dot com
Thank God for Mr. Indrek Wichman! He is a true American with a love for this country. I wish every true American would have the guts and good sense to take a stand for this country before it is too late. I pray to God that Michigan State University stands firmly behind this wonderful American. Efforts to take a stand and Save the Country begins right here! Look at what cowering down and being 'politically correct' has done to England! England no longer exists . It's a muslim country now.
about 1 year ago
Judith G. Kaminsky LivingairJudy ((at)) aol dot com
Thank you for supporting Professor Indrek Wichman. He was courageous and correct. You were the same for not backing down in the face of his opponents. A stand must be taken against this kind of disgusting strong-armed pressure, and you took it.
about 1 year ago
JD Hamilton wmdahlgren ((at)) yahoo dot com
All religion should be treated as a chronic mental illness... and should be shunned. Once people throw off the yoke of the religious oppressors, and free their minds up to learn about how the world really works, then things will change for the better for ALL people.
about 1 year ago
Bob Thomas bobt3130 ((at)) aol dot com
For standing behind Professor Wichman, I would urge my grand children to attend Michigan State University. I have paid for their college education through the Texas Tomorrow plan. I would gladly pay the additional fees of the out of state fees to know they will learn from these kind of instructors who you stand behind. Bob Thomas Fort Worth, Texas
about 1 year ago
Dave RockerDave69 ((at)) aol dot com
Professor Wichman should be commended for his letter to the Muslim community,and so should the university for standing behind him (in saying that the letter was personal)I agree....THIS MAN SHOULD RUN FOR PRESIDENT! Kudos Professor Wichman!
about 1 year ago
M Adams nubie ((at)) adelphia dot com
I commend you on speaking freely, for that is what this country is all about. It isn’t about only the Muslims or other minorities getting to say their peace; it’s about all Americans having the freedom to say what they wish to say without fear of retaliation or some form of punishment. I feel your university has handled the case well. You are within your rights, your freedom of speech specified in our constitution, to express your opinions. I feel as you do. The United States is a wonderful country. People come to partake from it and immediately want to turn it into the nightmare from which they came. These Muslim students should go back to their countries of origin and settle the problems there, instead of expecting the Americans to do it for them, pay for it and then have to stand their abuse. Perhaps, if our President told all the discontented people who come to this country to trash it to go home if they don’t like it here because we’re not changing our ways for them, things would be better here. Enough with this loud mouths which have much to say and little to do. Why don’t they work on improving America rather than their old countries of origin? What about finding the gems in America and being thankful to have been given the opportunity to reside among us. I like what the Australian Prime Minister said to foreigners who were not happy in Australia,to go home, not to come and try to change us and our values. Enough to catering to minorities and allowing them to say and so whatever they want to say and do. I'm Mexican and I'm proud to be a naturalized American. I love this country and what it stands for. It's about time more Americans stopped turning the other cheek to minority abuse or their trashing our country simply so that no one thinks that they are racist. One does not have to work hard to show one is not a racist. Racist stand up quite clearly because of their defined agendas. Again to all foreigner coming to this country, if you don't like it here, how we are and act, our values, our religious believes, then go back where you came from. More than likely, the moment you open your mouth to protest, you'll be arrested, perhaps beheaded, because only in American do we have the protected right to say what we please without retaliation or punishment. M. Adams
about 1 year ago
Wendy-California connole12 ((at)) msn dot com
With regards to Indrek Wichman this man should run for President. Personally I am impressed with the professor and the UNIVERSITY for standing behind him. This has gotten absolutely out of hand and personally I would love to beable to deport those who are nopt content and appreciative of our version of the world. How have they gotten so many rights in our country when we have none in theirs?
about 1 year ago
Faith Safier hisseraphim ((at)) aol dot com
Arrogance and ignorance always go hand-in-hand. It's easy to see from your blah-blah-blah email what both of your hands are filled with. Isn't it nice that American ideals allow even you to spout off with trashy, childish rhetoric? You wouldn't be so lucky in a Muslim-dominated country. BTW - no misspelling here, no use of spell-check ... just good, old American teaching taught me to spell correctly. Get a life, dearie.
about 1 year ago
Faith Safierf hisseraphim ((at)) aol dot com
Thank heavens that Prof. Wichman had the courage and tenacity to speak out about the idiocy of "political correctness" ... even if it was meant for only one person. It is abundantly POLITICALLY CORRECT for Prof. Wichman to state simple facts that compare the REAL concerns of the things he spoke of in comparison to a CARTOON! How many Muslim media of all kinds have mocked our country, our leaders, our beliefs, our women, our soldiers, our religions, etc., etc., etc.? It is my sincere hope that MSU will continue to allow people like Prof. Wichman to state THEIR opinions and concerns while you continue to allow Muslims, Jews, Christians, agnostics, atheists, etc. to state theirs also. I applaud MSU's support of Prof. Wichman's right to free speech. GOOD JOB!!!
about 1 year ago
L Reynolds advocate50 ((at)) bellsouth dot net
I want professor to know i back him 100%, and if anyone is not happy with the way things are run, then by all means leave, go back to where ever you came from, if you ccnt speak our language, either learn or go home, where ever that may be, if you cant abide by our rules, support america then leave. I dont care who you are, it doesnt matter, what race, religion, just leave, and stop having your babies over here to get our benefits, come legally, or dont come at all. You come over here to live and dont have pay social security but yet you want to get it when you reach the age when we have worked hard to get it and you havent worked at all, you get medicaide, etc., then you terroize, murder, and then expect to say that it is illegal and protest. try to legalize marraige between 2 men, 2 women. What the heck are you all thinking. I no longer care because I cnt do nothing about the soddam and gomorrah but eventually its goind to happen, and then you will bow your heads before God and call out for Him to save you, but then it will be too little too late. I have read the Bible and as Paul Harvey says, I already know the rest of the story and how it ends. Beware, God will not tolerate this for much longer, and let me suggest, be ready, because no one but God knows when He will return, there will be two in the fields and suddenly there will be one, watch thee therefore when the time will come when God will return, be ready or be left behind. I am not perfect, but I praise God that I finally got to a point in my life that I agreed to let God be the ruler of my life. I didnt tell you that now everything is just hunky dory in my life or that it is perfect, but I know now He is handling everything for me and I dont control nothing and dont want to. advocate50
about 1 year ago
D. Green dgreen325 ((at)) gmail dot com
I just want to stand up and applaud Dr. Wichman for having the guts to say what every proud American wants to say to those who come here only to complain about America and her citizens! Just go back to your own country then! Thank you so much for saying it all for us! And I'm so proud of Michigan State University for standing behind this great Proffessor! When I heard about this stand he took I just had to write and say "Thank You"
about 1 year ago
J W from VIRGINIA VT2HOKIES ((at)) WMCONNECT dot COM
Dear Professor Wichman: I, too, am am American. I live in the great United States and am very proud of it. I believe your comments are very true of a true American. I do not believe in burning my American flag, and in my opinion, if you want to burn my flag, LEAVE MY COUNTRY! I just thought I'd add that about the flag. I'm very proud of you, Professor Wichman, and I will send your email to everyone I know. I THANK YOU!!! Mountain Man from Virginia
about 1 year ago
RJ from Alabama rjukes ((at)) charter dot net
Dr. Wichman is a gentleman and a patriot of our great country. I applaud him for standing up for America. If Americans would just come together and boldly stand for American traditions and culture, we would not only win the respect of the world community, but the Muslim Islamic Terrorists would find no place to call home. Bravo, Dr. Wichman, I salute you and stand with you. You are a great American who stands for America! God bless America, our troops and our Allies.
about 1 year ago
Jillian jilliesshere ((at)) yahoo dot com
Dear Professor Wichman, as a law abiding, patriotic citizen of the United States and a descendent of a signor of our great constitution (Henry Clay), I congratulate you for standing up and protesting against this Muslim faction. This country is in dire need of more patriots, such as you. Again, thank you Professor Wichman; and bravo for having the courage to say/do what is right. Lastly, I want to reiterate the loyal professor again by saying.. I HOPE FOR GOD'S SAKE THAT ALL OF YOU RETURN TO YOUR ANCESTRAL HOMELANDS AND LEAVE US ALONE, YOU ARE A POISON TO YOURSELVES AND ALL THAT SURROUNDS YOU!!!!!!!!
about 1 year ago
Joe barsa jsbarsa ((at)) aol dot com
I totally agree with Professor Wichman's e-mail to the Muslim Students Association. How dare they complain when they are enjoying a U.s. education in our country. Let them instead bring pressure on their radical Muslims creating the mayhem around the world.
about 1 year ago
Mary P mesp96 ((at)) aol dot com
How fortunate Michigan State is to have such a noble professor with the courage to speak out. Long live Professor Wichman.
about 1 year ago
JOHNNY SELF GIANNIRAE ((at)) aol dot com
Ron T. You are an idiot. Go wave your peace signs in the sixties coward. The middle East is attempting to spread it's terrorism worldwide. Someone had to show enough guts to try and stop it. You're a loser. How many people got killed in your home state this month?
about 1 year ago
JOHNNY SELF GIANNIRAE ((at)) aol dot com
I AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY WITH PROFESSOR WICHMAN. I WILL GLADLY AND PROUDLY ADD MY VOICE AND NAME TO HIS SENTIMENTS EXPRESSED IN HIS EMAIL. THIS IS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. IF YOU DESIRE YOUR HOME STYLE WAY OF LIFE GET YOUR SORRY BUTT BACK HOME. MURDER AND KILL YOUR OWN. THESE CRIMINALS IN THIS COUNTRY THAT ASSUME WE WILL COWER TO THEIR THREATS AND ADHERE TO THEIR WAY OF LIFE WOULD BE KILLED IN THEIR HOMELAND. AND THAT'S JUST FINE WITH ME.
about 1 year ago
Ron T land3-nospam- ((at)) frii dot com
Hard to believe that a full two years after the Wichman free speech issue that the controversy still lives via those idiotic email chain letters. But hey, it seems to get the jingoistic troglodytes up off the couches of their double-wides so they can be outraged by this non-issue. Now, how many died in the Iraq today, and what's the plan for peace? Spell-check, people! If you're going to post idiotic rantings and brag about foolishly forwarding nonsense e-mails, at least 'try' to look like you graduated grammar school.
about 1 year ago
Diane dafbaker ((at)) yahoo dot com
I,thank Dr.Wichman for his courage,and love for our Country.I know more people support his stand than alot of the Muslims may think..God Bless Dr.Wichman
about 1 year ago
Bill Watson bill_watson ((at)) bellsouth dot net
Dr. Wichman should receive at least an honorary degree from the political science department. I'm sure he wouldn't want one form the politically correct department. Why do people continue to come to the US whe nafter they get here they want to change it? Smacks of domination, doesn't it.
about 1 year ago
Gordon Williamson fsp2a ((at)) aol dot com
I want to thank Dr. Wichman for his perspective and his couirage to express it. We need more like him and I hope the educational community will continue to back him. The only way I can help is to pass these commeents along the email stream. Something I will do with great enhtusiasm.
about 1 year ago
Don Franklin stourm ((at)) charter dot net
Hooray for professor Indrek Wichman. If the muslims don't like it here let them go home .
about 1 year ago
Marty martin dot slann ((at)) maconstate dot edu
Professor Wichman has written remarks I wish I had authored. Many Muslims seek to establish (and in some cases have already experienced success) a parallel society that excludes democracy, modernity, individual freedom and rights, and basic human decency. They want to drag us kicking and screaming into a new dark age that reduces non-Muslims to dhimmitude status or worse. These are people who only want to destroy, not produce civilization.
about 1 year ago
A Walker richardandann ((at)) bellsouth dot net
I hope you continue to back Prof. Wichman about the Muslim protest. If they don't like it in the U.S. GO HOME,we don't want you here. As the Georgia humorist and columnist, Lewis Grizzard, said, "DELTA IS READY WHEN YOU ARE.' I DONT CARE ABOUT YOUR BELIEFS SO GO HOME!!!!!!!!!
about 1 year ago
Ginger Dreger c dot c dot cookies ((at)) juno dot com
God Bless you Professor Wichman. You said it all and you said it well. I certainly hope MSU will stand with you on all you said and stand for, thank you!
about 1 year ago
Lance skydiver37 ((at)) hotmail dot com
I only just saw the e-mail Professor Wichman sent regarding his thoughts on Islam and the conduct of Muslims. I have been in the military for 25 years and have been fighting Islamic extremists since 1990 in Iraq, Somalia, Bosnia, and since 9/11 five times, three in Afghanistan and twice back in Iraq. I cannot add anything to what the professor stated, he's 100% correct. His "opinion" in my experience is "fact." I truly hope the university administration, faculty and student body still backs him.
about 1 year ago
Phyllis pmsonapanhandle ((at)) aol dot com
Yay (!!) for Professor Wichman and the University. Please stand your ground and stand up for the American right to express an opinion without fear of beheadings, rape, brutalization, or even death (as we saw in Holland of a talk show host...sorry that I have forgotten his name) Americans are so great and yet we cower when a minority expresses any sort of displeasure, leaping hurdles to try and "correct" an imagined "wrong." "No" to hateful and angry Muslims who want to change me or my bretheren. NO, NO, NO. Go back to the caves and goats of your "homeland" - have a blast beating yourselves with chains and ripping the sex organs out of prepubescent girls. This is America...you are free to do anything you want as long as it does not infringe on my rights, thank you. I'll worship my GOD,the One True God, Jehovah Elyon! The God of Love, Goodness and Holiness. Leave me alone.
about 1 year ago
don dhead1 ((at)) juno dot com
Please add my name to the growing list of Professor Wichman supporters. Political correctness will be the death of us if we allow this foolishness to continue. I was very surprised to see a public university stand behind a professor whose views are not deemed "politically correct". Kudos, Michigan State.
about 1 year ago
JK jlk0107 ((at)) comcast dot net
I completely agree with the other comments posted supporting Professor Wichman and the University. BRAVO to the University for standing behind their colleague. Looks like you have the support of many others as well. You can add me to that long list.
about 1 year ago
Bill Jones billbjone ((at)) usalives dot net
I am appalled at such a group of closed minded folk! Wicham is a racist pig. What a bunch a fools in this forum.
about 1 year ago
Pam cofield5 ((at)) aol dot com
I salute you Professor Wichman! Too many people are afraid to stand for what is right. I commend the university for allowing you to express your view. I agree!
about 1 year ago
R. Hutchinson ntrybobdfc ((at)) aol dot com
I stand with Professor Wichman. Tell the "students" to go complain to the victims and their familys of 911; another option,emmigration; i.e.,"Hit the Road, Jack".
about 1 year ago
Wilma Crawford Charma99 ((at)) aol dot com
Stay strong, Michigan State and Professor Wichman! Stay strong. Don't buckle. I agree with an earlier comment....we need the good professor in congress...or in the White House!
about 1 year ago
Helen Hutchison carefreesh ((at)) aol dot com
Bravo, Bravo for the Mr. Wichman and Michigan State for holding their ground. We Americans are behind you 100%!!!!!
over 2 years ago
wbraun wbraun8949 ((at)) aol dot com
It is about time that another view is expressed concerning Muslim ideology. Peace loving Muslims should be okay and support these views. It isn't an attack on Muslims who support freedom of Religion and the freedoms this Nation defends. May God Bless this Professor and may MSU support true freedom of speech.
over 2 years ago
Jerry jhelck ((at)) optonline dot net
Please consider granting the good Professor a sabbatical so he can run for Congress!
over 2 years ago
William Denney denneybill ((at)) bellsouth dot net
Three cheers for Professor Wichman of your facility/faculty for protesting Muslim murders, rapes and other acts of degeradation in response to Muslims' petty protest of a cartoon. The Muslim community is infested with infidels and the fact that they have the nerve to throw stones at anyone else is laughable. I hope your school and administration stands firmly behind Professor Wichman!!!
over 2 years ago
R.E. Wilson REWilson2 ((at)) aol dot com
Thank You Professor Wichman for speaking out. Too bad MSU does not recognise AMERICA as you do. This IS America and peopel who come to America should learn to live as an American or get out! A country of Multi cultures cannot survive!! That is proven and this is what Professor Wichman is trying to show the school. Wake up MSU. THIS IS AMERICA!
over 2 years ago
M. B. Montgomery montyone ((at)) cci-29palms dot com
Well put Professor Wichman and congratulation to Michigan State for their willingness to stand firm. We need more people in the Academics willing to standup for the ideals upon which this country was founded. The "silent majority" have few means of having their voices heard until they declare in ONE VOICE....Enough is enough!
over 2 years ago
An AMERICAN! wrdldy ((at)) aol dot com
Thank you to MSU for standing for something and kudos to Professor Wichman on your courageous, honest response to the incessant whining we apparently all are expected to accept in the name of cultural diversity in this country (especially rampant on our college campuses where "tolerance" tends to lean to the extreme). I am proud to have you as a member of our educational system and only wish there were more of you--Any interest Bush's position?
over 2 years ago
Mariah and danielle phat_farm_frk11 ((at)) yahoo dot com
When i graduate high school i would really love to attend this college m.s.u my best friend who has been with me for years is alo going to go to school here with me and when we graduate in 2012 this is were we are going if we can get exepted !!!!!
over 2 years ago
Linda stinnel ((at)) mcsi dot net
Thank You Professor Wichman. Well done and I hope the University will continue to hold firm on their decision not to punish him.
over 2 years ago
Caryn Carynjoyb ((at)) aol dot com
Bravo Professor Wichman
over 2 years ago
Barbara Peterson lizbeth259 ((at)) aol dot com
I hope the University continues it's right decision to not punish Professor Wichman for speaking the truth that all of us believe but have no way to make our opinion heard. He should NOT make any apologies, he spoke from his heart and spoke the truth. If the people who are protesting were to try to do that in their own countries they would be tortured, raped and killed. They are here because they know it is the best place to receive an education. They should be grateful they were allowed entrance into this "Land of the Free because of the Brave". To feel otherwise is their right, because we have freedom of speech, a precious, protected freedom. To not respect and appreciate the opportunity granted by this great nation they should be invited to leave and protest about the ugly Americans where it is welcomed, in their home country. Stay and be grateful, or leave and stay as bitter, unimformed or just ingnorant or at the very least ungrateful and stupid. If you are not happy, run for election, it's honest in this country or have the brains to just be grateful and appreciative of the gift you have been granted. God Bless Professor Wichman and God Bless the USA!
over 2 years ago
Karen Woith ksw422 ((at)) aol dot com
I commend the university for its support of Professor Wichman. Good for you for not caving to "political correctness". Also-the professor has every bit as much right to free speech as the "students" who complained. I am a card-carrying member of Amnesty International and I find the acts of terrorism by the muslims to be appalling and hideous human rights violations. I would say the beheadings the professor referenced are results of hatred. So-why is it OK for them to hate and be hateful-but any disagreeing with them is not allowed! Good for you for doing what is right and supporting the professor!!!!!
over 2 years ago
Barron sfgiants ((at)) charter dot net
I just wanted to say I loved the letter from Mr. Wichman. I wish more people would stand up and speak their minds. They all think we owe them something. I don't owe them a damn thing. My forefathers built this country and all the alliens are destroying it.
over 2 years ago
Al Heidenreich alanheidenreich ((at)) aol dot com
I would like to disagree with comment by Tim Heinritz. I think the percentage would be over 90 easily. viva Prof Wichman
over 2 years ago
Tim Heinritz redforktim ((at)) yahoo dot com
You guys hang in there with professor Indrek Wichman. Eighty percent of Americans agree with him and I for one would hurry the departure of the muslums that complain. Say you've got 24 hours to get out of the country with no return privaliges.
over 2 years ago
Jessica mz_princ3ss92 ((at)) yahoo dot com
I would like to attend michigan state university when I graduate form high school which will be in 3 years I would appreciate if you would e-mail me more information about M.S.U I want to become a medical assistant, or a Paralegal, and I think that I could accompolish that goal at M.S.U