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Michigan State University said it will use about $300,000 in donations to create a memorial to honor students killed or injured in a mass shooting in February.
The permanent memorial, which should be “planned through a meaningful, respectful and collaborative process,” was announced Friday as the university announced what it will do with the $2 million donated to the Spartan Strong Fund.
Three students died and five were injured when a gunman fired into two campus buildings on Feb. 13. Anthony McRae committed suicide about 4 miles from campus when confronted by police.
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“We are eternally grateful to the thousands of people who have generously helped put our community on a path to healing through the Spartan Strong Fund,” said Interim President Teresa Woodruff.
Flowers left for victims of the Michigan State University shooting at campus landmarks, as seen shortly after the February incident. $300,000 in donations will be directed toward a permanent memorial. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
About $1 million will support people directly affected by the shooting, especially injured students who want to continue their education, MSU said.
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The money will also help 50 people who were not physically injured but were in classrooms at Berkey Hall or the MSU Union food court kitchen, the university said.
“Recognizing that the healing process is different for each person, $500,000 from the fund will reimburse or pay directly for students, faculty, staff and mental health first responders,” MSU said.
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“The remaining $200,000 will support healing and resilience programming through the Office for Resource and Support Coordination” for students, staff and first responders, the school said.
